Can someone explain these two
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Print to PDF should be self-explanatory, it's a feature for Windows where it creates a Printer emulation which instead of actually printing, saves a document into a PDF file.
XPS Document writer is a bit more vague, see here, it's not needed.
For printer to work you don't need to do anything except install your printer drivers.
Not sure what you're asking about VPN, should not need special features either.
On the other hand if you're removing components, that's another story.
XPS Document writer is a bit more vague, see here, it's not needed.
For printer to work you don't need to do anything except install your printer drivers.
Not sure what you're asking about VPN, should not need special features either.
On the other hand if you're removing components, that's another story.
Hi, thanks for the reply, Nuhi.
I was referring to this one.
I loaded it with the GamerOS 22H2 preset.
I need the printer, microphone, webcam, and Defender to work on my main laptop since I work remotely. I set Defender to "Default" in the settings section; is that correct?
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Feel free to use search in the upper right corner of the site - ie:
www.ntlite.com
Search results for query: deployed
www.ntlite.com
i see, is it safe if i remove it?Feel free to use search in the upper right corner of the site - ie:
Search results for query: deployed
ust in case I want to re-enable it, I just go here, right
ok last question bro why are there 2 internet explorer,
first under Components>Network
second under Features
is it safe to disable both
"Keep Recommended in Compatibility tab before using Template Preset"
which one?
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I also suggest to use NTLite Templates from the scratch, no presets to begin with while getting to know the tool.
You can pick Gaming or Lite, I use Printing compatibility enabled with the Lite template and Printing works.
Of course don't disable extra services or add external tweaks while preparing the initial test.
Once you have it working, remove further only if some component annoys you, for example I also add Defender to the removals, which is not in the templates as it can be considered as a free good enough antivirus - still thinking should it be added to the Lite preset.
- Compatibilities
Very important to go through Compatibilities and enable those you need, and as francis11 stated, Recommended (red) components is the one to lock for sure.
Host refresh compatibility is another must to enable, because it gives you a method to easily return components without reinstalling all, in most cases.
Start with all (or at least don't uncheck the default) compatibilities enabled if unsure, there is VPN one etc. Since NTLite can remove live as well (from C:\Windows), you can trim more later, use backups or test in a virtual machine when exploring.
- Remove more later
Once you learn what you (or your apps) need, you might reach crazy tistou77 levels of ~1500 removed components, I am around a 1000 as I have a lot of development apps and need to test updating which requires more to keep. I bet our biggest difference is in driver removals, where I don't have patience to filter INF by INF
1500 removed components? What a crazy number rofl I'm around 150 at most. For daily life and stable gaming, what’s the maximum it can handle?- Templates
I also suggest to use NTLite Templates from the scratch, no presets to begin with while getting to know the tool.
You can pick Gaming or Lite, I use Printing compatibility enabled with the Lite template and Printing works.
Of course don't disable extra services or add external tweaks while preparing the initial test.
Once you have it working, remove further only if some component annoys you, for example I also add Defender to the removals, which is not in the templates as it can be considered as a free good enough antivirus - still thinking should it be added to the Lite preset.
- Compatibilities
Very important to go through Compatibilities and enable those you need, and as francis11 stated, Recommended (red) components is the one to lock for sure.
Host refresh compatibility is another must to enable, because it gives you a method to easily return components without reinstalling all, in most cases.
Start with all (or at least don't uncheck the default) compatibilities enabled if unsure, there is VPN one etc. Since NTLite can remove live as well (from C:\Windows), you can trim more later, use backups or test in a virtual machine when exploring.
- Remove more later
Once you learn what you (or your apps) need, you might reach crazy tistou77 levels of ~1500 removed components, I am around a 1000 as I have a lot of development apps and need to test updating which requires more to keep. I bet our biggest difference is in driver removals, where I don't have patience to filter INF by INF
you dont reccomend to disable copilot and recall right?- Templates
I also suggest to use NTLite Templates from the scratch, no presets to begin with while getting to know the tool.
You can pick Gaming or Lite, I use Printing compatibility enabled with the Lite template and Printing works.
Of course don't disable extra services or add external tweaks while preparing the initial test.
Once you have it working, remove further only if some component annoys you, for example I also add Defender to the removals, which is not in the templates as it can be considered as a free good enough antivirus - still thinking should it be added to the Lite preset.
- Compatibilities
Very important to go through Compatibilities and enable those you need, and as francis11 stated, Recommended (red) components is the one to lock for sure.
Host refresh compatibility is another must to enable, because it gives you a method to easily return components without reinstalling all, in most cases.
Start with all (or at least don't uncheck the default) compatibilities enabled if unsure, there is VPN one etc. Since NTLite can remove live as well (from C:\Windows), you can trim more later, use backups or test in a virtual machine when exploring.
- Remove more later
Once you learn what you (or your apps) need, you might reach crazy tistou77 levels of ~1500 removed components, I am around a 1000 as I have a lot of development apps and need to test updating which requires more to keep. I bet our biggest difference is in driver removals, where I don't have patience to filter INF by INF
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There is no limit, it just depends on the apps/games you use and are willing to filter through the components.
I save time and use Lite template + Defender and be done with it.
But every removal is designed so it can be removed, or otherwise there is no point to it. Some are only eligible after Windows setup, thus the Windows Setup compatibility option etc.
You probably allude to the fact disabling the feature messes up the Explorer tabs/new look?
Apparently Microsoft fixed that in the latest Windows beta versions.
But in the meantime I use NTLite to remove Copilot, then it does not have that issue, just don't disable the feature.
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Indeed, it's a lot
I delete all the drivers that I don't need for example (it took a bit of time to test at the beginning)
All languages and keyboards too
Etc...
What is the difference between "system" and "automatic"? Which one will be set to "on" automatically after boot ?- Templates
I also suggest to use NTLite Templates from the scratch, no presets to begin with while getting to know the tool.
You can pick Gaming or Lite, I use Printing compatibility enabled with the Lite template and Printing works.
Of course don't disable extra services or add external tweaks while preparing the initial test.
Once you have it working, remove further only if some component annoys you, for example I also add Defender to the removals, which is not in the templates as it can be considered as a free good enough antivirus - still thinking should it be added to the Lite preset.
- Compatibilities
Very important to go through Compatibilities and enable those you need, and as francis11 stated, Recommended (red) components is the one to lock for sure.
Host refresh compatibility is another must to enable, because it gives you a method to easily return components without reinstalling all, in most cases.
Start with all (or at least don't uncheck the default) compatibilities enabled if unsure, there is VPN one etc. Since NTLite can remove live as well (from C:\Windows), you can trim more later, use backups or test in a virtual machine when exploring.
- Remove more later
Once you learn what you (or your apps) need, you might reach crazy tistou77 levels of ~1500 removed components, I am around a 1000 as I have a lot of development apps and need to test updating which requires more to keep. I bet our biggest difference is in driver removals, where I don't have patience to filter INF by INF