Create A Custom Windows 10 or 11 ISO

[@R3TR0--93]

This dude is the Gandalf of computers, he even has the wizard beard.

[@Ffinity]

Not really, I've been using NTLite since launch back in 2014. He's 9 years behind!

[@Juliodax]

And the wisdom!

[@kdee1428]

Lol 😂

[@saravanamuruganandam9951]

😅

[@mediocreape]

Lmao

[@ayoubthegreat]

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

[@JB-tz9pi]

So does a windows update break the custom install?

[@asifali462]

@@JB-tz9pi You asked a valid question, I was also thinking about it.

[@asifali462]

Is it really necessary to run the iso in VM? Can we install the iso on our main machine?

[@ayoubthegreat]

@@asifali462 no you don't need to, but it's just to check if eveything is working as aspect

[@smarthalayla6397]

So where is his Custom Windows 10 for us to test the results?

[@belvederebaileycambodia]

One year later..... I'm still churning out fully functional ISO mod's. This video was GOLD !!! Thanks man :)

[@rynesherman9099]

Doing this tonight

[@lexluthermiester]

@CyberCPU Excellent video! Well done. EDIT: Kudos for including FireFox! That was very cool of you.

[@dtsoltero]

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!

[@DanielLorey]

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.

[@emulationemperor8924]

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.

[@VapuR8]

no one cares. kids have better life, they don't have to fast forward ancient low quality stuff like VHS.

[@long1name]

Possibly the best tutorial I've ever seen after 24 years on the net, I think that is a compliment!

[@rameshrao2930]

Thanks!

[@CyberCPU]

Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@Nulimitz]

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.

[@vilin8r]

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.

[@ruanschafer6877]

Which parameter did you use for Adobe Reader DC?

[@manfredriedelsheimer8927]

@@ruanschafer6877 huhu ::: WHY do you not install a full cracked version from adobe acrobat - my little kids 10 year old-who train in circus their acrobats have with this crop-tools no probs sorry i mean my script-kiddys

[@hex1934]

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😀

[@JayrosModShop]

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.

[@martinl1523]

But when the install finishes. Can i turn back on the windows defender feature?

[@JayrosModShop]

@@martinl1523 Yes, just unplug the usb first.

[@martinl1523]

@@JayrosModShop Ok thanks

[@zackzeed]

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.

[@nikolatesla169]

This video brought back fond memories of 20 years ago when I was using Nlite and NTlite for the first time.

[@bill14scott]

im confused !!!!! HOW this video didn’t hit 1M views ??? GOOD JOB Man 👍

[@JamesRichardsPlays]

These videos remind me of the days when using nLite for Windows XP and 7 unattended and custom installs. Used to slip stream in driver packs and replace Microsoft apps with other apps, even changed the default desktop wallpaper and themes. It was fun. I used to use them when building customer computers.

[@QuantumKurator]

Having an article to refer to would be a nice value add

[@CocalicoPCTech]

This program is amazing! Especially with the online account creation. It would be great if I could create an ISO just skipping that and the wi-fi setup alone for our computer build class. Excellent video, very informative.

[@TheWolfster001]

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..

[@claycassin8437]

I've done that for many years. I just named it "Shortcuts", but "Programs I Use" does the job quite well.

[@davinhunt7558]

I like that you actually mention the risk of doing a 'lite' windows install. I've ran into issues and it's good advice.

[@Obi1KB]

Same

[@AdrenalineJunkiesLive]

Great vid. Ill definitely be using this to help friends that want a de-bloated install. One thing Id like to mention: I run Windows 10 LTSC 2019 on my two primary PCs, which does not have the Microsoft Store installed (along with just about every other piece of pre-installed software), and I had no issue installing the NVIDIA Control Panel.

[@psevastopoulos]

DUDE!! Classic context menu! this video is awesome

[@machdaddy6451]

Excellent. I'm going to have fun playing with this program. Reminds me of MSMG Tool Kit, except with a GUI.

[@kenrock2]

Thanks for the tutorial. Your tutorials are like a breath of fresh air - easy to understand and learn from!

[@itsupport3053]

right on point!

[@ulrichtobben2003]

Thanks so much! Keep up the great work! Thanks for taking my suggestion. Love these videos!

[@CyberCPU]

Any time. I get many of my ideas from the comments. Keep them coming. 😉

[@MattDaryos]

Man you're so awesome explaining this tool. Saved me a ton of time!! Cheers!!!

[@LaNfinity]

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).

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Watching this Strongly Re enforced my Switch to Linux. I got Work to Do..... No time for Windows.... Thanks for the Tech Bro. I hope you can make us some great Linux Cross over content.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I finally made my own customer iso. Thank you for your service.

[@mohamedahmed-jj3ln]

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

[@osirislives369]

very good content! I learned so much from this video and subscribed!

[@MarkWariner]

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

[@brianberthold3118]

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 !

[@timolaf2798]

Wow. Explained really, really, really, really, really well!!! 🎉

[@ojdiazh]

I've been looiking at this app for a while. This video helped me decide to even get the paid home version for a single feature. "Not installing one drive"

[@sadafafridi759]

I appreciate you this is first video that I am watching, I understand that you described this topic like the Inventor of Windows could.

[@hostoscuro]

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. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@michaeljavert4635]

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.

[@CyberCPU]

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.

[@michaeljavert4635]

@@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.

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

@@CyberCPU Brave is so good. Faster than Chrome and more secure than Firefox, best of both worlds!

[@StefanGamerYT]

Huge comments be like:

[@michaeljavert4635]

@@StefanGamerYT ???

[@charlie_chiu]

This is really cool! Thanks for making this video!

[@CyberCPU]

Glad you liked it!

[@StenIsaksson]

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.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

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.

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

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

[@rohalmaibam]

Can you tell the system requirements for your win11 after customization

[@shaffu78]

Fab work bro....wonderful! KIU!!🤩

[@FatCatFanatic]

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?

[@CyberCPU]

There's another way to do that in the program. I believe I mentioned it.

[@FatCatFanatic]

@@CyberCPU Oh, sorry - I must have missed it. Will re-watch. Thanks! 🙂

[@Jean-Naimar]

I never heard about this, great tutorial 👍

[@zangin]

Looks like you just got back from a sunny vacation!!😁

[@BrianMartin2007]

Fun fact, this application creator has been around since the windows 98 days, I’ve used it all, super fantastic software! Buy a license ! 😊

[@ManInTheAttic57]

Another Brilliant video! Thanks so much!!

[@HARRIER13]

This video is gold, even year later. I managed to reanimate older PC from the GTX era and from almost dying on windows 11 now on debloated version it works as smooth as new.

[@rodquilter1137]

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

[@Neelfy01]

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. 😁👍🤛

[@CyberCPU]

Glad it helped. There's a link to my shirt in the description below the video. 😉

[@michaelcooper5490]

Very Nice, I have always wondered how to do that. Thank you for the video, Great job on you sir. I may start liking Windows now that I can get rid of all the bloatware.

[@peterhaas93]

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

[@kondehyirah292]

Wow, thank you so much, sir.

[@CousinMarvin]

very helpful and thorough. Thanks.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Brilliant tutorial. I had no issues because I did this using Revi-os on my old HP Z440.

[@helloigo]

Immediately starting installing once I saw you can disable the new context menu. Definitely agree!

[@claycassin8437]

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!

[@RonDoyleVA]

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. 😉

[@finalmakerr1]

Very interesting one, NTlite seem the way to go so you avoid messing up with so many windows settings upon new installation, wow

[@a.g8517]

POST-INSTALL can be just a BAT file with batch code, its very easy to change or add something

[@markmcdede124]

This video is exactly what I needed. I want to make a custom version of windows with preinstalled apps for work .

[@TEJAJANO]

this guy is hilarious. Its like watching This Old House or Bob Vela explaining home diy lol good stuff

[@Laniz001]

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 ^^

[@repairman2be250]

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?

[@Laniz001]

@@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.

[@repairman2be250]

@@Laniz001 OK, yes you are right I misunderstood.

[@aiCore_YT]

If hardwares are similar, You can simply clone SSD

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@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.

[@kayd_808]

Such a good video and helpful! Thank you!

[@savagefist1029]

Being able to capture the drivers is worth the cost to me right there. I was just thinking of how many people reload Windows on the newest popular machines, the mini PC. There are some security issues with some manufacturers but when reloading the OS and you assume the manufacturer has a support page like the major companies, you will be in for some disappointment when trying to find drivers for the product you just bought. This eliminates that worry. Great for older machines too where it can become difficult to locate drivers.

[@enribeg3154]

I was searching a tutorial in italian for a firend of mine that dosen't understand english... What I have found its that in that tutorial was explained some other little steps taht im trying to see if work: -Use the way to add a command to install other program via winget... seems easier, im trying it (there are many site that allow you to search the right command for the desired program). -Before complete the setup for the ISO, deselect all the other windows install selection (will make the ISO lighter)

[@CyberCPU]

Great tip. Yes, Winget is a great program. I used it recently in another video. I should have thought of that for this video too but the built-in function works pretty good. However, you're correct it does make a bigger ISO. But the plus side is it can be installed offline too. Winget would require internet access.

[@enribeg3154]

@@CyberCPU oh, internet connection... That was the issue probably... My ISO was able to install windows with my selected settings (barely no boated programs), but I wasn't able to install the extra apps (discord, steam, everything tool)... You have probably tell me what was the issue, internet connection! I should try the way you have showed... I'm scared to don't find the correct prompt for the silent installation...

[@thePeakyDuck]

finally a good tutorial, thx 👍

[@jimbobcheezeburger2020]

Would appreciate an updated for 2024 vid! Been looking to try ntlite out

[@chrisjlocke]

27:58 - I wonder if you can install the portableApps versions of the applications? These are portable versions (well,duh) but to install them you simply unzip them. No installation required. You may just need to add a shortcut after the event, but that should be easy.

[@saihherner9718]

Good videos.

[@PoliteChihuahua]

very cool. this is handy if I was putting my hands on a machine which i dont do much anymore. I am finding that my clients are buying the workstation they want, then they call once its powered on and at the desktop. I then use my custom powershell script to unbloat and do the same things you did above.

[@dallasgrful]

Thanks for the tutorial, wanted to setup a custom iso for my steam deck.

[@hillsrus4]

SMB 1.0 is a big security risk ... but GREAT video... thank you!

[@danielhildebrand7684]

Wow. That's more than then i ever thought

[@cmdrpain_]

fantastic video!

[@KeronBullock]

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.

[@JackBaerl-l4k]

That shirt.......you are the man! I LIKE IT!!!

[@t3mp0_732]

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.

[@wharkkyryhniann8023]

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.

[@DanHotz]

It would have been very helpful if you gave an example of HOW to incorporate a driver into the iso build.

[@Ensue85A]

I started using nLite-1.4.9.3 and nlaom21 years ago for Windows XP installs...HUGE assets.

[@pharmdiddy5120]

Sheesh wish I'd watched this earlier!!! Great info!

[@cheejun7719]

Thanks for the infos Bro !

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Nicely done! Thank you.. 😊

[@MridulTyagi-pu5ub]

Thanks now I will make bootable usb from my ISO

[@pauldelfont]

Great video!!!!!👏

[@pinroshan020]

Simple Lang Pero Rock!

[@stevesummerlin2604]

Is there any way to extract just Win 10 pro in order to make a smaller ISO to be able to burn to DVD?

[@VladLOnFIRE]

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.

[@America_1st_the.rest.r_last]

exactly what i wanted to ask

[@nitewing7442]

Want to know this as well....

[@wharkkyryhniann8023]

I Upvote this. Tooltips would be great for short explanations of what the apps/packages do and perhaps their corresponding website to visit.

[@roninmantis7584]

Very helpful tutorial. Would have liked to see how you add a driver.

[@avlidastore3969]

Bravo sir. Realy good job

[@The_Hammaa]

i love your shirt design so much

[@chetanmehra2801]

We see your video from India which we like very much that you tell it about Windows

[@panosst6325]

find it!!!!! i watch it 2 times!!! great job man!!! thanks!!

[@glennclever3640]

CyberCPU Tech, Just purchased the license from them VIA your Video. Great program one note they rejected your Coupon as invalid so had to go full price, still a great program even at full price. Just thought yu may want to remove the discount code. Thanks for the great info.. A follower

[@CyberCPU]

Thanks for letting me know, I just emailed them. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.

[@earlsjrcomputer5208]

Thanks for the video

[@PuShareOfficial]

How we make it for pre activation windows and Microsoft through this technique?

[@bm4680]

use the print screen button to open screen snipping tool is very slick

[@stuartmulvaney]

Nice Work 👌

[@kdandsheela]

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

[@RaresTetris]

Do you know how to get a custom boot logo on ntlite or at least install and set the logo on HackBGRT but passively