Create A Custom Windows 10 or 11 ISO
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2023
- Today we are going to make a custom Windows 11 ISO using a program called NTLite. This guide will work on both Windows 10 and 11. With NTLite you can decide what parts of Windows you want to keep or remove and you can also add 3rd party software to the ISO. You can also make many changes to the look of Windows as well. This is a long video because NTLite has a lot of options.
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This dude is the Gandalf of computers, he even has the wizard beard.
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Not really, I've been using NTLite since launch back in 2014. He's 9 years behind!
And the wisdom!
Lol 😂
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3:00 download
4:20 Windows ISO Download
5:30 First look inside NT Lite
6:30 Windows edition selection
8:00 Updates to windows
9:07 Drivers
9:50 Registry
10:30 Removing Components
11:40 System Apps
13:00 Scheduelded Tasks
13:20 Features
14:20 Settings (Personalization)
18:00 remove sponsored apps
20:11 Unattended setup
25:00 Adding external apps (use silent)
30:00 Apply
33:00 Virtual box to test iso
So does a windows update break the custom install?
@@JB-tz9pi You asked a valid question, I was also thinking about it.
Is it really necessary to run the iso in VM? Can we install the iso on our main machine?
@@asifali462 no you don't need to, but it's just to check if eveything is working as aspect
So where is his Custom Windows 10 for us to test the results?
One year later..... I'm still churning out fully functional ISO mod's. This video was GOLD !!! Thanks man :)
Doing this tonight
@CyberCPU
Excellent video! Well done. EDIT: Kudos for including FireFox! That was very cool of you.
I've followed step by step and I managed to make it work. I really NEEDED a bloat free windows and its working INSANELY well. Thank you for your videos!
Just wanted to mention something important:
When it comes to disabling Windows Defender, you'll want to keep the window open, just minimized. Or else it will turn itself back on and it may happen before you're ready for it. But keeping the window open and minimized somehow keeps it disabled until you either close the window, or re-enable it.
But when the install finishes. Can i turn back on the windows defender feature?
@@martinlarra1530 Yes, just unplug the usb first.
@@jayrosgameboymodz5438 Ok thanks
Debloating windows has been my standard since several years.
So thanks for this video! I'll be starting to make my "own" iso's from this point onward.
JUST WHAT I NEED!!!
I am CONSTANTLY having to install the individual apps when I setup a new computer; VLC, Adobe Reader, Chrome, Firefox... sooo many.
Using this method, I can create a custom ISO so I don't have to install all these apps later!
Thank you so much for this.
Which parameter did you use for Adobe Reader DC?
Followed this. Used a copy of LTSC 2021 and some activation stuff. Threw in the apps I normally install and ran into a few issues with the order of the setcomplete cmd. Figured out it was deleting the scripts folder before 1) it installed the apps or 2) it would activate. Moved all the deleting lines of the cmd to the bottom and boom ... Activated lite windows 10. Thanks for the great tutorial.
This video brought back fond memories of 20 years ago when I was using Nlite and NTlite for the first time.
When removing components a good starting point is the templates (not shown in the video). Essentially the “privacy” template unchecks ALL of the components marked green.
From there you can untick more (or less) but it’ll save you a lot of trouble going through all the menus.
A lot of yrs wanting something like this. and didn't have the time to search and by chance recommended video I found your video. Excellent video Thank you for sharing I will follow you.
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I like that you actually mention the risk of doing a 'lite' windows install. I've ran into issues and it's good advice.
Same
Thanks so much! Keep up the great work! Thanks for taking my suggestion. Love these videos!
Any time. I get many of my ideas from the comments. Keep them coming. 😉
Thank you for this video tutorial. Man I followed this to a tee and NO ISSUES. Love it! I previously installed Hyper V and had Windows issues. So I removed and was skeptical about Virtual Box but man this app brings back the old days when you could test things out. In fact, I remember installing vMware back in the day and had all the windows installed from Windows 3.0b, Of course all the DOS and some Linus distros too. Anyhow, thank you for this and all the stuff you do. Way cool
Excellent. I'm going to have fun playing with this program. Reminds me of MSMG Tool Kit, except with a GUI.
I am happy because you are my teacher. I learned a lot from you, because I enjoy every lesson you teach. As a role model, you are a source of inspiration for me.
Thank you very much
Always informative, I often learn or relearn from your video's..
I have a good tip for people who have a lot of different programs they use, but don't want to clutter up their desktop, Just open a folder and put it on you desktop and name it "Programs I Use" Then stash all those you use a lot.. Thank you for sharing..
I've done that for many years. I just named it "Shortcuts", but "Programs I Use" does the job quite well.
Thanks for the tutorial. Your tutorials are like a breath of fresh air - easy to understand and learn from!
right on point!
Great information. I’m an old guy who was pretty good from the start of computers through retirement in 2008, but wow, so much easier to learn with videos from experts. Thank you😀
Possibly the best tutorial I've ever seen after 24 years on the net, I think that is a compliment!
Brilliant tutorial. I had no issues because I did this using Revi-os on my old HP Z440.
I appreciate you this is first video that I am watching, I understand that you described this topic like the Inventor of Windows could.
Great video, I followed along and made a custom version of Windows 11 Pro because that is what I installed on my laptop. Now I can have Windows 11 the way I want to. Thank you for being able to do a custom install of Windows. Note: I also follow CareyHolzman's channel and watch it regularly. Take care
Can you tell the system requirements for your win11 after customization
Having an article to refer to would be a nice value add
im confused !!!!! HOW this video didn’t hit 1M views ??? GOOD JOB Man 👍
I finally made my own customer iso. Thank you for your service.
Looks like you just got back from a sunny vacation!!😁
This video is exactly what I needed. I want to make a custom version of windows with preinstalled apps for work .
Not to feel old, but I wonder how many kids watching this video don't understand the fast forwarding noise edit at 11:30. Sort of like how the original meaning of "roll down the window" has been lost, or that the save icon is a floppy disk. I bet a bunch of kids have never fast forwarded a cassette or VHS tape this day in age.
Fantastic video. Extremely informative and immensely useful.
This is really cool! Thanks for making this video!
Glad you liked it!
Immediately starting installing once I saw you can disable the new context menu. Definitely agree!
Good ol' days... 20-25 years ago, I made similar things with Windows 98, then 2k and XP. In reality, only the 98lite worked as expected (I have used it to remove Internet Explorer integration from the shell, so it was much stable and faster - and it was still possible to install it separately as a browser). None of the others worked well as the mentioned glitches continuously appeared, so I gave this up after the 98 times - but anyway, it's nice to see that someone else is continuing this road...
Just one recommendation for 3rd party installations: if possible, always use MSI packages (FF and VLC also has it), so you don't need to research for the silent install option - it's always the same for all MSI packages. Otherwise, I don't recommend any other customization - there are still chances that some apps or games will not kick off (for example: if secure boot is not enabled, FIFA 23 will not start on Windows 11).
The best context menu to use for windows 11 is indeed the one from nilesoft as it blends in well with the modern ui of 11 and is way more superior than the classic menu by far and ofcourse the default one in Windows 11.
it would be nice to have a full step by step on the use and execution of NTLite i assume it would be long but bloody useful :) keep up the goodwork
Such a good video and helpful! Thank you!
I never heard about this, great tutorial 👍
Very interesting one, NTlite seem the way to go so you avoid messing up with so many windows settings upon new installation, wow
I'm sure someone has already mentioned this but you could potentially test whether or not installers can run silently by testing it in batch code first, I end up having to do that a good bit for work
Thank you for this guide, everything was so crystal clear! My only doubt is on how can I update my custom installation if keep a template and generate a new build. Will I have to reinstall the OS from scratch or there is another way?
very good content! I learned so much from this video and subscribed!
Excellent tutorial. Clearly and simply explained, as usual. I was considering doing this months ago...probably when your previous video came out. But after trying Windows 11, I realized that it is a dog of Vista and Win8 level proportion...and I'm tired of "fixing" Windows at this point. Ripping out the telemetry, only to have Microsoft break my efforts with new updates has been exhausting, and they will do it to this as well. Learning Linux is my new goal. It will be work, but I think my efforts will be more rewarding. I will have to learn this ISO building method to include my programs with it instead...maybe you could do a tutorial on that, too? That would be truly awesome, although I'm sure it won't get enough views to make it worth your while...yet!
I suggest Zorin OS for Linux if you are switching from Windows. It looks like windows but operates like Linux. I think it is an excellent test or usable product.
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Great video. Thank you for taking time to make these. It is greatly appreciated. Per your request, I do like the Windows Wallpapers, so I would keep that. However, when I install Windows, I generally don't have my computer connected to the Internet when installing, and I usually install something called WinAero Tweaker with the setting adjusted to "Disable Auto Update of Store Apps" and I find it keeps a LOT of that garbage off my system. Only after I got a local account pretty much the way I want it, and to block store apps update, then I connect the Ethernet cord and watch Windows update first tell me my computer is up to date, then actually come up with a scrolling list of updates.
I will also likely remove all the bloat except for CDM for that lockscreen wallpapers and I will finally be able to banish Edge. I will be trying it on my "Break Me" machine first if it allows me to bypass the EUFI (or whatever) TPM, CPU, nonsense requirements. I have an ISO for that, but obviously I'll be blowing that one away in favor of this particular customized incarnation. My favorite browser by far is Mozilla Firefox, and then my go to when Mozilla blocks too much that it breaks things, "Brave", Opera, and Vivaldi. But for the most part, Firefox trumps everything and that's what I use if I can get to do what I need to get done.
WinAero has a silent install so I might play with that and see if I can make it do that. I ALWAYS use the program. If I had my way it would come with Windows.
I could have SWORN you told it not to install Edge, but maybe just wishful thinking on my part.
Luckily, I have what I call a "Break Me" computer which is not my every day use computer. I use it to practice setting up what I want to do. As better as it is, there is still sometimes the need to blow away the computer and start from scratch again. Back in XP days I was doing it twice a year. Back in Windows 7 and 8.1, every other month, 10, once a year and 11... Maybe once every 3 years or so, give or take a year.
$96.00 does seem a bit unreasonable. If the price was around $20.00 or $30.00 it would be worth it to pay and help the person out. I've always had the philosophy to keep prices low. For example, if I see something for $5.00. Keep the price there. If you raise it to $10.00 and no body can nor wants to pay it, then you'll end up with ZERO. $5.00 is more than nothing... This plays out in my head differently and I am not able to get it out the way I want it, so I hope the point came across.
You're really awesome. The information you provide here is invaluable. It helps SO many people, and we need more people like you in the world, that takes the time to teach others. The information is valuable to those that know how and like to manipulate their computers. It's unfortunate we have to jump through so many seemingly impossible hoops to make OUR computers do what WE want them to do and that's another reason this information is so valuable.
Thanks for the kind words.
Winaero Tweaker essentially just installs registry patches. You could do all the mods that program does manually when you create the ISO so that they will just apply automatically without having to have the program. In each mod from the program it has a link to a page showing you how to do the same thing manually. Use those instructions to apply to your ISO and you're done.
I have used chrome for years. At this point it's just habit. I stopped using Firefox years ago when it was an absolute memory hog. I think it's gotten better now but I haven't used it for so long I just use Chrome now. However, I have been considering switching to brave.
@@CyberCPU The best thing I do with WinAero is it makes everything convenient. It also grabs all the wall papers fro the desktop and lock screens so I don't have to find the files and change the names and extensions. It's free and there are no ads, or nags. I've been using it for a very long time. I have countless wall papers. Not sure how many duplicates I have, but even without duplicates, countless.
@@CyberCPU Brave is so good. Faster than Chrome and more secure than Firefox, best of both worlds!
Huge comments be like:
@@StefanGamerYT ???
I only used Nlite (for Windows XP) and NTLite (Windows 7 and up) to add drivers for hardware, like network, RAID controllers and such.
But you can do so much more.
For XP, I used to create the Golden Master and use Linux to copy the partitions to flat files. To install, I booted Linux off the network and recreated the target system's disk. Everything happened automatically including joining the domain. I retired before upgraded to Windows 7, I think that would have worked the same. Later Windows, I don't know.
The Golden Master always had the full software set installed, there was no third party software and Office etc was managed by Group Policy.
Fab work bro....wonderful! KIU!!🤩
Another Brilliant video! Thanks so much!!
Nicely done! Thank you.. 😊
That's awesome utility. Thank you very much for this knowledge! I made my own custom image of 11 23H2 and significantly reduced emount of manual stuff required for a clean installation. The "Post-Setup" isn't the best approach in my opinion, as far it doesn't display a progress. So I put custom files and scripts embedded into the image to run on manual demand. The script runs installation of such apps like Chrome or VLC via winget (as far as it's available in Win 11 out of the box) - so it can bring always the latest available version.
Greetings. I like your comment and am particularly interested in " So I put custom files and scripts embedded into the image to run on manual demand." Would you be able to share those files/scripts, or at least share what you did? Thanks.
LOL great T Shirt. Thank you sir for this video its about the best, easiest to follow for this subject. (like all your videos). Which is why I subscribed in the first place. 😁👍🤛
Glad it helped.
There's a link to my shirt in the description below the video. 😉
Always a joy to learn new things from you!
My company installs new computers almost daily, mostly laptops, so this might come in very handy!
Too bad all the third-party apps has to have silent installers.. We do have some software which do not support silent installs..
I was wondering, have you ever tried creating a custom windows installation by copying an existing computer with tools like Clonezilla? I'm currently working on a bare-bone system to use as a template right now to see if it's possible ^^
Here I thought laptops come pre-installed by the OEM. Are you seriously want to install a cut down version of Windows to your customers laptop?
@@repairman2be250 There seems to be a slight misunderstanding. My company installs laptops, but not for customers. We install computers/laptops for our ever growing staffs (Mostly on-site photographers). We could make a cut-down version for them but I'm more interested in creating a version which comes pre-installed with all the programs and tools they need instead of having to manually install them every single time a new computer/laptop needs to be sent/replaced.
@@Laniz001 OK, yes you are right I misunderstood.
If hardwares are similar, You can simply clone SSD
@@aiCore_YT Or over the network as I mentioned in another comment. Possibly, there could be an activation issue. I was talking to Bing/ChatGPT yesterday and that's something the bot mentioned.
At one point it also recommended e2fsck for repairing an NTFS filesystem. e2fsck is good on Linux, not so much on Windows.
Thanks for the infos Bro !
Well done. Thank you
Thanks for your tutorial.
Thanks for the tutorial, wanted to setup a custom iso for my steam deck.
Wonderful video, very professional. Would love it if you could chapter this video for future navigation.
POST-INSTALL can be just a BAT file with batch code, its very easy to change or add something
Wow. That's more than then i ever thought
love you and your work
Great video!!!!!👏
Thank you for this awesome video. I have a question: Can I make a bootable ISO installation from my currently installed Windows? I need it with the installed apps and drivers.
32:00 - 32:40 I think you could set up a Autohotkey script to click at the position of the Ok button every few seconds. But the problem for most people will propably be writing that script, I guess
Thanks for the video. Very instructive. I have one question. How do you burn it into a pen drive..Is Rufus good enough..
Nice Work 👌
I bought a win 11 pro key using your code - since i had 7 Ultimate key i got 10 Pro for free. so 11 Pro ... i get 12 Pro for free i hope ... works great activated also - i rolled it into a custom 11 ISO ... best windows install i have ever done !
Bravo sir. Realy good job
Hello! Loved this video. One question - Can I build a custom Windows 11 ISO using NTLite on a Windows 10 computer and then use Virtual Box on the Windows 10 machine to test my Windows 11 ISO I just built? My Windows 10 machine will not update to 11. I have built new a new desktop computer that will support Windows 11 but no OS is running on it. Thank you for all your great advice!
thank you for this awesome video. I've been waiting for something like this. I do have a question. Is there any place that has explanations what each of the apps or packages do so we know whether or not to remove them? I basically started googling each item to get an explanation, it kind of worked, but was wondering if there is a place that has more explanation or even suggests which ones are recommended to be removed as you've explained for some apps in this clip.
exactly what i wanted to ask
Want to know this as well....
I Upvote this. Tooltips would be great for short explanations of what the apps/packages do and perhaps their corresponding website to visit.
Fantastic video, I wish I would have found it months ago. I do have a question, if I load drivers for multiple laptop models will the applicable drivers be added to the recovery files? The base Windows 11 doesn't always have Wi-Fi drivers for certain models. My hope is load all Wi-Fi drivers for all models to the ISO then image laptops. If the laptop needs wiped/recovered back to OOBE, will the applicable Wi-Fi drivers be there?
Very helpful tutorial. Would have liked to see how you add a driver.
Thanks!
Thank you for this absolutely good video. I have a question. Is there a way to create an custom folder with some documentation in it? Thank you for your reply
Great video!! I got a lot of questions but I will only ask this one. Lets say you click create ISO and then you try the ISO. Everything is good except you find out you missed one app to disable. I want to go back to edit and just change that one item. Can you save the previous edits and reopen all of them and continue with adding just that one "disable" app?
So So Exellent , thanks a lot !
Great tutorial :)
Sheesh wish I'd watched this earlier!!! Great info!
Simple Lang Pero Rock!
Thanks bro you did explanation in very good
Thank you for the video, Rich. Seems to me that, until W11 gets its sea legs, there will be a lot of recovery being done with ISOs. It'd be a good idea to have a customized ISO on hand and €40 ($1.07 x 40 or $42.80) ain't to bad.
But hiw big of a USB drive for the ISO? 32GB?
Thanks!
You need min 8 gb usb for a bootable windows iso but many people recommend 16 gb.
this video is very informative. thank you verymuch. i have a question, i am planning to create an iso for different cpu models (and brands) any way to have drivers loaded for every model on the iso?
Going to try and install w10 on an older pc. thanks for the video.
Great content. Thank you. I'd like to change the disk layout before windows installation, i.e. set EFI partition of 1GB rather than the built-in sizing that comes with the PC. Is it possible to do it with NTlite? haven't found the option. Thanks again.
Great Video
Thanks for the video
Very Nice
Fun fact, this application creator has been around since the windows 98 days, I’ve used it all, super fantastic software! Buy a license ! 😊
on the Legion7 RTX3080 i had to disable secure boot in the bios (F1 or F2 keys to get into it) and i use the Ventoy usb to have this windows installed. Use F12 to get the BootMenu show up. Great tips on NTLite. Was a great fan of NLite/VLite too on windows 7
use the print screen button to open screen snipping tool is very slick
Great video, you do an amazing job with this tutorial but I do have a question if you don't mind.
I was able to create a custom ISO of Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2 with a few windows apps removed, drivers for several HP EliteBook standard laptop models using HP driver packs. I also have a few apps installing like 7-zip, VLC Player, FireFox, Chrome and Office 365 Enterprise. It worked beautifully. I used Rufus to create a bootable USB with the new ISO from NTLite.
When i inserted the USB in one of our HP laptops and booted to USB to install the new custom ISO, I didn't have a mouse pointer during the Windows install screens. Couldn't use the touchpad. I had to use the keyboard to navigate through the install questions. Once Windows was installed the drivers from the driver packs were injected and all was well. It was just during the install wizard I didn't have a pointer.
Strange thing is, if i use the Microsoft OEM Win11 install iso, the touchpad works fine during the install wizard.
Any idea how I can get the system to load a mouse driver for the laptop touchpad for the Windows install wizard screens?
Also, I'm still struggling with trying to get Office 365 to install during the post-setup part. I have to use the Office Customization file 'customize.xml', along with the Office Deployment Tool so it's not the typical method of adding an exe and putting in the silent switch parameter. So if anyone has any ideas how to do that, I'm all ears.
Thanks again. Your tutorials are great!!
Please, what silent switch do you use to install Office 365. Thank you
I like this video just fine. Very informative and very easy to understand. However the Post Setup feature did not work following your instructions to the letter. Have you ever done an update to this video regarding NTLite.
great tutorial, I see you can make one for free, neat 👌🏻
I started using nLite-1.4.9.3 and nlaom21 years ago for Windows XP installs...HUGE assets.
Is there a virtual usb dongle to use to test and make windows installs.
also can you do a video on using rufs or other tools to make a none tpm win11 and win 10 usb install with a option to select what os to install
Is there any way to extract just Win 10 pro in order to make a smaller ISO to be able to burn to DVD?
Would appreciate an updated for 2024 vid! Been looking to try ntlite out
Presumably one of the registry changes you can add is the one to prevent the OOBE from checking for UEFI/secure boot/TPM support, to allow seamless setup on non-supported devices?
There's another way to do that in the program. I believe I mentioned it.
@@CyberCPU Oh, sorry - I must have missed it. Will re-watch. Thanks! 🙂
Hi Rich,
Like your stuff...
Is there a way to create a debloated ISO file for a Windows TO GO ?
i love your shirt design so much
Upgrading from AsRock Z690 PG Riptide to Asus Prime Z790-A for the DDR5, I really hate installing Windows because I hate going through the process of debloating it every time 😭
Hopefully this will make it easier if I can keep a debloated ISO, thanks! 💯
I've always wanted to be able to create an iso image, full custom, of windows 10 with all my 2D/3D applications already installed. Every time I build a PC, it takes me hours to install all my software. I can very well create a backup point, but it will only be valid for the PC on which I'm creating the backup.
Cheers for this reminder, I used this software to cut XP down many years ago I couldnt remember its name. Im now going to Subscribe, 👍then watch the vid. Cheers