What do these components do?

NoTRite

NoTRite

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Hi everyone!

I'm trying to find out what the following components do. I would really appreciate a bit of explanation so I can decide if I need them or not.

Network => File Sharing support: If I disable only the sub-entries so that the box is greyed-out (but still selected), then what is left remaining? Why is it recommended? I don't use SMB, VMware Shared Folders or any other file sharing.

Network => Routing and Remote Access support: Same as File Sharing - what is left if I only remove the sub-entries? It says that it's for some WAN mini-ports. What are those ports? If I install a program that uses one of those ports, will it not work for some reason? Why is it recommended?

Remoting and Privacy => Application Identity Service: I understand it's necessary for AppLocker. Why is it recommended though if I don't use AppLocker?

Remoting and Privacy => MMGA MAPI: I haven't found anything anywhere about what MMGA is. What is it? Could it be MGA? (Microsoft Genuine Advantage)

Remoting and Privacy => UPnP Device Host: This contains the Network Discovery and HomeGroup sub-entries, and it says it's necessary for SSDP. My LAN is very boring (router => 1 ethernet cable => this pc) so I don't think I'll need any sophisticated network discovery. However, I noticed that if I remove this from an install, the "Network" link on the left in File Explorer will no longer work, but internet connectivity, the Network and Sharing Center, and everything else still works fine. I'm going to hide that Network link anyway with a registry tweak, so I'm thinking of removing this. If I go ahead and remove it what could go wrong?

Windows Apps => System Apps => AccountsControl: Why is this flagged for compatibility with Core Metro Services? According to this it's part of Windows Mixed Reality, which I don't use.

Windows Apps => Skype ORTC: According to google this is WebRTC support. But I thought WebRTC is a feature for browsers. What does it do with Skype? Can I still install Skype later even if this is removed?

Thanks so much! :cool:
 
I just made a new install without any of these components, it seems to work fine except Windows Defender doesn't allow me to add a file exception, though folder exceptions work fine- could that be related to the Application Identity Service?

nuhi I tried including a registry file that removes the Network icon from file explorer, but for some reason it didn't work with NTLite. I'm attaching the registry file to this post. I was able to modify the registry entries after installation manually, although they required me taking ownership from SYSTEM.
 

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NoTRite said:
I tried including a registry file that removes the Network icon from file explorer, but for some reason it didn't work with NTLite. I'm attaching the registry file to this post. I was able to modify the registry entries after installation manually, although they required me taking ownership from SYSTEM.
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Try by adding it to setupcomplete with the command reg /add
 
Kasual said:
Try by adding it to setupcomplete with the command reg /add
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I'll try that as soon as I find out what these components do so I can finish this image :)

Also where do I find the setupcomplete.cmd file? Is it in the iso?
 
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Clanger said:
iso/dvd/usb drive --> sources\$OEM$\$$\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd
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I saw this before, but when I open the iso there's no "$OEM$" folder in sources. These are all the folders in sources:

dlmanifests
en-us
inf
migration
replacementmanifests
sxs
vista
xp

So I still have no idea where it is...

Kasual said:
The setupcomplete.cmd is built with the commands in the page Post-Setup.
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Wait a second.... I put my registry files in the Registry page under Integrate. Are you saying I should try adding them to the Post-Setup page instead?
 
Kasual said:
The setupcomplete.cmd is built with the commands in the page Post-Setup.
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I just tried using the Post-Setup page, again didn't apply my registry edits.

nuhi Is this a bug? Neither Post-Setup nor Registry allows me to apply registry edits to the iso. :(
 
Could be a bug but its more likely you need to have special p[ermission to access that particular registry entry, in the same way you cannot modify many files and folders.
 
Adminisstrator isnt the highest priviliedge. Thats why we need Power Run.

What i would do is run ntlite from power run or run ntlite as usual. Load the registry, then run regedit from power run to change the required key.
 
Clanger said:
Adminisstrator isnt the highest priviliedge. Thats why we need Power Run.

What i would do is run ntlite from power run or run ntlite as usual. Load the registry, then run regedit from power run to change the required key.
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Wait, this needs HIGHER THAN ADMIN PRIVILEGE?

TO MODIFY MY OWN FILE ON MY OWN COMPUTER?
 
I had removed SSDP a long time ago. IIRC, I needed it to share printers. (But not sure. But I am sure than I needed it for something, even tho it's a dangerous component. If you leave it in, make sure that you have disabled SSDP in your Router.)
 
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