GamerOS Windows 10 & 11 DIY Preset

I used GamerOS W10 22H2.xml, which is supposed to keep the Microsoft Store and accounts working by not removing related components. The Store opens, but signing in doesn't do anything, no errors. Same with the Xbox app, the sign-in window just closes with no message. Any idea how to fix that?
 
garlin said:
What version of NTLite are you using?

There was an earlier bug fix for a problem where removing a Wi-Fi component prevented the Store app from opening.
https://www.ntlite.com/community/index.php?threads/gameros-windows-10-11-diy-preset.2350/post-50760
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I'm using the latest version 2025.05.10429. I don't think this is related, as I mentioned the Microsoft Store opens and I can download and install apps just fine. It's just that when I press sign-in, nothing happens.
 
Guys do you know what components do i need to enable to have spotlight wallpaper?
Also im having this minor annoying bug where every reboot, if i open "This PC" for example, then go to c drive, the back button doesnt work, and clicking "This PC" would open it in another window, it only happens once every reboot and then works as intended.. didnt happened on vanilla iso..
 
Sharon1122 said:
Guys do you know what components do i need to enable to have spotlight wallpaper?
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Remove this line from the preset:
Code: 
                <c>microsoft.windows.contentdeliverymanager 'Content Delivery Manager'</c>

Sharon1122 said:
Also im having this minor annoying bug where every reboot, if i open "This PC" for example, then go to c drive, the back button doesnt work, and clicking "This PC" would open it in another window, it only happens once every reboot and then works as intended.. didnt happened on vanilla iso..
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And this line:
Code: 
                                <Tweak name="Advanced\SeparateProcess">0</Tweak>
 
garlin said:
Remove this line from the preset:
Code: 
                <c>microsoft.windows.contentdeliverymanager 'Content Delivery Manager'</c>


And this line:
Code: 
                                <Tweak name="Advanced\SeparateProcess">0</Tweak>
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Thanks, unfortunately both suggestions didn't work for me
 
OK, there was one extra line blocking Spotlight:
Code: 
<Tweak name="CloudContent\DisableWindowsSpotlightFeatures">1</Tweak>

Do this and the previous removal of <c>microsoft.windows.contentdeliverymanager</c>.
 
garlin said:
OK, there was one extra line blocking Spotlight:
Code: 
<Tweak name="CloudContent\DisableWindowsSpotlightFeatures">1</Tweak>

Do this and the previous removal of <c>microsoft.windows.contentdeliverymanager</c>.
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I guess thats the same as going to the registry and removing that value,
cause i tried that and also tried adding EnableWindowsSpotlightFeatures which didnt work too
 
In my experience, it takes a while before CDM resumes downloading content. It's not checking that often for new images (like once a day).
 
garlin said:
In my experience, it takes a while before CDM resumes downloading content. It's not checking that often for new images (like once a day).
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent

changing "DisableCloudOptimizedContent"

fixed it for me!

how about the file explorer bug?

im not sure i explained it right...
it happens only once after a reboot,
let say ive done a reboot then opened "This PC" then clicked C: drive, when i hit the back arrow button it should go back to "This PC" but it does nothing... if i click "This PC" on the address bar it just opens it in a new window instead of just opening it in the same window that is already opened...
after this happens once, everything "goes back to normal" and stuff behave like it should...
meaning if i closed the windows and go to "This PC" again then to C: drive and click the back button it works all of a sudden and goes back to "This PC" without opening a new window...
 
If you're confident it's caused by removals, here's some possibilities:
Code: 
                <c>c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515 'File Explorer (Legacy)'</c>
                <c>desktopactivitymoderator 'Desktop Activity Moderator (DAM)'</c>
                <c>explorer32 'File Explorer - 32 bit'</c>
                <c>filehistory 'File History'</c>

Assuming it works (or doesn't), you can use the divide and conquer strategy. Divide the list in two halves. Delete half of the removals, and test the new image. Now you have an idea if the problem is included in the first or second group. Now split the bad group into two new halves, and keep going until you narrow it down.

Hopefully this reduces the number of total tries before you arrive at the answer.
 
All the time, I was trying to create an ultra-light build without any extra components (Store, Cortana, various services that load at idle, updates, Defender). However, I constantly break everything and cannot normally pass the installation, getting stuck at some stage. I need it for a laptop, which is not very strong. The main activities on the laptop will be playing games, as well as programming. Connected via wifi (often packet loss...), and I also connect an external monitor. Someone can suggest a preset for these tasks, because I'm tired of digging in ntlite(
 
Hi there,
A fellow gamer here.

Got to know about NTLite from Chris Titus's channel and followed the method he showed.
I took the GamerOS 10 Final Preset from Chris's channel and followed this entire 66 page thread for ironing out common issues.

I am technically a novice and do not have a computer background hence my skill is next to none when it comes to creating script or other things.
I followed the gaps posted by other users and customized the initial xml to my liking and did everything as was shown or told (at least to my knowledge).

I used the NT Lite free version
Loaded the standard Windows 24H2 iso from Microsoft, loaded preset, made the adhoc changes on the NTLite tool to my needs.
Created final image and installed Windows but faced few hiccups.

I thought I would reach out here to get help from garlin or nuhi or anyone for that matter as many people in community are smarter than I am.


Stating the issues I faced below:

1. Few apps slipped through (as pre installs)

Cimpchamp
Microsoft Edge Update
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
OneDrive
Outlook

I added the entries for them, so next iso will not have them.

But in Control Panel, Remote Desktop Connection popped up.

The issue is that I want remote desktop sharing to work.
But apps like TeamViewer and other apps are there.

But I do not want the component to get installed.
I checked other .xml files to figure out the miss and they had too many similar entries.
I am not sure which one to include for removal.

<c>driver_remoteposdrv.inf</c>
<c>rasauto 'Remote Access Auto Connection Manager'</c>
<c>rdc 'Remote Differential Compression (RDC)'</c>
<c>rdmaping 'Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) ping tool'</c>
<c>rdpclient 'Remote Desktop Client'</c>
<c>rdpclient32 'Remote Desktop Client - 32 bit'</c>
<c>rdpserver 'Remote Desktop Server'</c>
<c>rdpserverlic 'Remote Desktop Licensing'</c>
<c>remoteactivex 'Remote Desktop Services ActiveX Client'</c>
<c>remoteactivex32 'Remote Desktop Services ActiveX Client - 32 bit'</c>
<c>remoteassistance 'Remote Assistance'</c>
<c>remotefx</c>
<c>remoteportredirector 'Remote Desktop Services Port Redirector'</c>
<c>remoteregistry 'Remote Registry'</c>


2.Task View was still showing in Taskbar.
Please let me know what I need to edit or add any lnes in the preset so that this gets removed.

3. Control Panel did not show small icons even though was specified in NTLite.
Let me know what I am missing out on.

4.Store was not pinned by default and option to pin it was not there. Had to open GPE and resolved it from there.
Would prefer to have it pinned by default.

5. I added Bitsum Highest Performance powerplan in NTlite but did not get added at all.
Had to later import it manually via command.

6. Recommended apps are showing in Start even though was opted out in NTLite.
Please guide.

7. Lock screen power options like Shut Down and restart is not showing.
I think this can be fixed with manual GPE changes, but would prefer this to be available by default.
Please guide.

8. The old context menu did not work.

9. In the NTLite tool, the UAC config was set to default, so I had to override them to make sure prompts are not popping up.

Want to ensure once the preset loads, the UAC changes reflect there as below:

Elevate signed only - Disabled
Enable UAC - Filter all administrators (EnableLUA) - Enabled
Filter built-in administrator - Default
Installer Detection - Disabled
Secure Desktop on prompt - Disabled
UAC Admin prompt - Elevate without prompting
UAC User prompt - Prompt for credentials
UIAccess secure location required - Enabled
UIAccess toggle - Enabled
Virtualize, redirect write failures - Enabled


I would prefer to make changes to the xml file alone and avoid any scripts or registry changes as something I can go back to in future without needing to scratch my head.

NTLite V: 2025.8.10552
Windows: 24H2 (OS Build 26100.6584)
Attached the updated file, it has a generic key.

Let me know where I am doing it wrong.
 

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The free edition is limited to which components can be removed, it's why Chris Titus mentions that you need a licensed edition to get a full stripped image. There are many public scripts to remove the pre-installed Windows apps, but they don't represent most of the "bloat" that GamerOS strips away.

Here is an updated GamerOS 24H2 preset:
https://www.ntlite.com/community/index.php?threads/gameros-windows-10-11-preset-locked.4721/

If you're not motivated to purchase a license, most of these tweaks can be done as Post-Setup tasks by applying the correct reg files (or their scripted equivalents).

The focus of this thread is to support Txmmy's preset, which assumes you're using licensed NTLite to make this process much less work.
 
arkahimself said:
I took the GamerOS 10 Final Preset from Chris's channel and followed this entire 66 page thread for ironing out common issues.
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are you -by chance- applying a windows 10 preset on windows 11 ? couldn't help but notice that your attached preset name contain "W11"....if so, you should instead apply GamerOS W11 24H2 which you can find by following the link above provided by Garlin.
 
Yeah AsadAlrafidain
Seems like a rookie mistake at my end.

garlin I have downloaded the W11 24H2 preset and would give it a shot again!

Appreciate the quick response :)

I have considered purchasing the license, but I am a bit confused about what they say in the purchase page.

The 40€ license says License never expires, includes 1 year of upcoming features.

So after 1 year of License tenure, I would still have the license but NT Lite's premium features would be not accessible for me, right?

So if I have to again access Premium features, I would have to again renew the license?
 
NTLite licenses do expire, but they are permanent for the activated PC's. What that means is all new premium (non-free) features are unlocked until the expiration date. After the expiration date, NTLite continues working as before but you're restricted into the previous feature set which you enjoyed before the expiration. Those unlocked features are perpetual for your licensed PC's.

Newer premium features added after your expiration date will not be available to you.

If you don't need to support the next Windows release, then you can continue making images for older Windows. You can continue using the Updates Downloader to check for monthly updates, regardless of expiration.

Renewals are priced 50% of the normal purchase price. Renewals can be added any time after your last license has expired.
 
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