Dism++ (Windows configuration and update utility)

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Dism++ (Windows configuration and update utility)

#1 Post by Magibon »

[2018-07-06 Moderator note: topic original subject was "Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks (Dism++)"]

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Here's the content of the package:

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I hate context menu entries, it causes problems like Windows Explorer crashes, load time,etc.
I have a set routine that i do after every clean install to remove useless/unneeded context menu entries.

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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks

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I have tweaked my copy of Windows 7 before install, by using RT Se7en Lite (not portable).

It's a very powerful tweaking tool, able to remove e.g. the winsxs directory. :o On the other hand, it's very easy to break something by mistake: for example, Windows Firewall was unable to start in my first custom build of Windows 7.
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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks

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What theme are you using on Windows 7 Magibon? It looks like the Start Button is similar to the Opera Menu Button.

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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks

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SYSTEM wrote:I have tweaked my copy of Windows 7 before install, by using RT Se7en Lite (not portable).

It's a very powerful tweaking tool, able to remove e.g. the winsxs directory. :o On the other hand, it's very easy to break something by mistake: for example, Windows Firewall was unable to start in my first custom build of Windows 7.
yea.. i used it but it causes unforeseen corruption .. which is a pain to fix/undo after i have already installed Windows 7 ..
Some say try in VMware first, but it still takes a lot of time and some corruption is not discovered until long usage.

I have also tried Mr. Jin's DISM Tool which allow tweaking of a live Windows Image, then save it.
I had more success with that tool but does not provide enough tweaks.

So i just install with a clean untouched image, then do what i need.
I use Windows 7 Backup and Restore after i have fully tweaked to my liking.
It works very well, saved my behind a few times already, and best of all comes with Windows so no 3rd party software ! :)

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guinness wrote:What theme are you using on Windows 7 Magibon? It looks like the Start Button is similar to the Opera Menu Button.
I found it on deviantART.

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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks

#5 Post by guinness »

I found it on deviantART.
Thanks for that ;)

I would also like to say another Thank You for being active in the past couple of weeks, especially in the Opera discussion.

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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks

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guinness wrote:
I found it on deviantART.
Thanks for that ;)

I would also like to say another Thank You for being active in the past couple of weeks, especially in the Opera discussion.

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for so many years, i have neglected to see the purpose/benefits of freeware especially portable software.
i regarded them as cheap imitation/useless.

but after running into this site and PortableApps, you guys have completely changed my views.

i now see the many benefits of free and portable software.
i have gone from one extreme to the other.

My software collection was full of warez, but slowly have turned into free and portable software :)

the only software i actually install is my AV, Sandboxie, and VMware.
Everything else is portable and if it requires installation, i try to make it portable, and if not possible it goes on my Virtual Machine.

Im especially fond of Stealth software, or software that is close to it.

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Re: DISM++ Windows tweaking utility

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@ https://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=34606#p34606, SYSTEM wrote:It's a very powerful tweaking tool, able to remove e.g. the winsxs directory. :o
@ http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=34622#p34622, Magibon wrote:I have also tried Mr. Jin's DISM Tool which allow tweaking of a live Windows Image, then save it. I had more success with that tool but does not provide enough tweaks.
Topic update: having been rebranded DISM++, the program is still in development (currently at v10.1.11.1?) and it's the only tool that I have came across that attempts to significantly prune the winsxs cancer that lurks inside every live Windows newer than XP -- mine is currently reaching 15GB!

Although the program will have an English interface when started, the entirely Chinese homepage is located at https://www.chuyu.me/ (Google translation), but there's a recent Ghacks review at www.ghacks.net /2016/09/19/dism-windows-optimizer/.

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Re: Dism++

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Topic update: Dism++ is currently v10.1.15.1, dated 2016-11-17 (changelog is a the home page, but Google was unable to translate).

In this day and age where Windows updates are getting ever more lengthy, problematic and even not happening at all, Dism++ is proving to be an invaluable tool, despite the clunkyness of its interface.

More to the point, where a freshly installed and activated 8.1 system ran Windows Update without getting anywhere (stuck at downloading 0% for hours), Dism++ rapidly found an extensive list of a 100+ updates and is slowly (as in like molasses) proceeding to install them. Who's a happy camper? :wink:

Word of advice, if you take this route, just don't select everything and click go -- that will get you nowhere (really slow :)). Select sensible batches from the categories presented (don't forget to reboot after each one of them) and all will be well...

@webfork: can we add Dism++ to OP subject line for easier retrieval? It's portable, BTW, although I haven't checked for stealth...

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Midas wrote:@webfork: can we add Dism++ to OP subject line for easier retrieval? It's portable, BTW, although I haven't checked for stealth...
A few other tools are mentioned in the thread, but Dism++ is clearly the focus so I don't think it'll confuse anyone.

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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks (Dism++)

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Thanks. 8)

For the sake of completeness, here's several worthy Windows updating alternatives that have been mentioned around TPFC:

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Re: Windows 7 SP1 Tweaks (Dism++)

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Dism++ v10.1.1000.70C released, dated 2018-05-31 (Chinese changelog at github.com /Chuyu-Team/Dism-Multi-language/blob/master/UpdateHistory.md*).

*) Google couldn't translate this. English program download at https://www.chuyu.me/en/.

Dism++ has been an invaluable resource in keeping my Windows 7 updated, considering how it will overcome most Windows Update errors... 8)

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Re: Dism++ (Windows configuration and update utility)

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"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning." - Rick Cook.

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Re: Dism++ (Windows configuration and update utility)

#13 Post by Midas »

FTR, Google translated Dism++ v10.1.1000.100 changelog:

  • Solve the bug that the ISO function cannot create an ISO that exceeds 7.9GB (thanks to the walking world, all monsters).
  • Solve the problem that bugs 14393 and other old versions of Windows 10 cannot work properly.
  • Fix the bug that some network environments cannot update automatically.
  • Solve the bug and solve the crash problem of 1903 platform NCleaner delivery optimization cache.
  • Improved experience, adjusted backup and restore privileges to optional, enhanced Dism ++ usability.
  • Otherwise, wimgapi.dll is updated to Windows 10 17763.
  • Otherwise, switch to VS2019 compilation.

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Re: Dism++ (Windows configuration and update utility)

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Tutorials from "TenForums"

Converting an ESD file to WIM using DISM --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/953 ... s-10-a.htm

Use DISM to Repair Windows 10 Image --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/780 ... image.html

How to add or remove hardware device drives on an Offline Image with DISM --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/950 ... image.html

How to use DISM to Edit Registry in Offline Windows 10 WIM (Image) File --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/950 ... image.html

How to Create a Bootable ISO file Containing Multiple Windows 10 Images --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/133 ... mages.html

How to split a custom install.wim file --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/103 ... -file.html

How to use DISM to clone and deploy or restore a Full Flash Update image --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/133 ... image.html

How to Apply Windows Image using DISM Instead of Clean Install to Reduce Time --> https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/843 ... stall.html

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Re: Dism++ (Windows configuration and update utility)

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Dism++ v10.1.1001.10 released at 2020-01-18
- web site: http://www.chuyu.me/en/index.html
- Direct Download: http://cdn.chuyu.me/Dism++10.1.1001.10_ ... ea7018.zip
- Documentation: http://www.chuyu.me/Document/index.html
- Dism++ at GitHub: https://github.com/Chuyu-Team/Dism-Multi-language
- Changelog: https://github.com/Chuyu-Team/Dism-Mult ... History.md
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Changelog translated in english (with ImTranslator https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... fbkokogabh )
Dism ++ update history
prompt
● Using the new architecture of Dism ++, you can enter the official website: www.chuyu.me for help information
● If you need special services, you can add groups: 200783396
● Compact Special Research Group: 136241462
● Windows Update test group: 203425333
● Feedback email: mingkuang@live.com
● NCleaner Readme: https://github.com/Chuyu-Team/Dism-Mult ... rReadMe.md

Update history
Dism ++ 10.1.1000.100 Summer Update 14:18 2019/6/7
● Solve the bug that the ISO function cannot create an ISO that exceeds 7.9GB (thanks to the walking world for all monsters).
● Solve the problem that bugs, 14393 and other old versions of Windows 10 cannot work properly without removing InfusedApps.
● Solve the problem that some network environments cannot update automatically.
● Solve the bug and solve the problem of NCleaner delivery optimization cache crash on the 1903 platform.
● Improved experience, adjusted backup and restore privileges to optional, enhanced Dism ++ usability.
● Otherwise, wimgapi.dll is updated to Windows 10 17763.
● Otherwise, switch to VS2019 compilation.

Dism ++ 10.1.1000.90 Annual Update 13:21 2019/1/26
(not reported..)
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