Remove the Microsoft Quick Assist app without removing Remote Assistance

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How can I remove the Microsoft Quick Assist app without removing Remote Assistance? I can't find an option to only remove the first so I removed Remote Assistance and it removed both. Also, I don't know why but the Calculator app is in English in Apps & Features and not in my language and after I run the app it shows up in my language. I chose the Portuguese Portugal keyboard layout and it installed the Brazilian Portuguese, not the Portuguese Portugal one.
 
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Kasual said:
upload them all, tell the problem for each and what you want to achieve at the end.
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Ok, I'll do that, but it looks like the preset doesn't save the changes in the Unattend's tab so I think I'll have to describe what I've done there.

EDIT: So, I tested 4 different combinations.

I'm translating from Portuguese (since I set NTLite to it) so the words may not match the English ones.

In preset 1, I didn't remove any language or keyboard layout and didn't touch the OOBE (Final install options) and WindowsPE (Setup otions) settings.

Before the OOBE begins, it is asked which language to install, the monetary and hour format and the keyboard or introduction method.
At the end of the OOBE, it is asked if the region is correct, if the keyboard scheme is correct and if I pretend to add a second keyboard scheme.
The keyboard icon doesn't even show up below on the OOBE.
The keyboard is in European Portuguese.

In preset 2, I removed all the languages and keyboard languages except the Portuguese ones and didn't mess with the OOBE (Final install options) and WindowsPE (Setup options) settings.

Before the OOBE begins, it is asked which language to install, the monetary and hour format and the keyboard or introduction method.
At the end of the OOBE, it is asked if the region is correct, if the keyboard scheme is correct and if I pretend to add a second keyboard scheme.
The keyboard icon doesn't even show up below on the OOBE.
The keyboard is in European Portuguese.

In preset 3, I didn't remove any language or keyboard layout but changed OOBE (Final install options) and WindowsPE (Setup options) settings to Portuguese (Portugal) in each field.

Before the install begins, it isn't asked which language to install, the monetary and hour format and the keyboard or introduction method.
At the end of the OOBE, it isn't asked if the region is correct, if the keyboard scheme is correct and if I pretend to add a second keyboard scheme.
The keyboard icon shows up below on the OOBE, it is in Brazilian Portuguese and I can change it to Brazilian Portuguese (ABNT).

In preset 4, I removed all the language and keyboard layouts except the Portuguese ones and changed OOBE (Final install options) and WindowsPE (Setup options) settings to Portuguese (Portugal) in each field.

Before the OOBE begins, it isn't asked which language to install, the monetary and hour format and the keyboard or introduction method.
At the end of the OOBE, it isn't asked if the region is correct, if the keyboard scheme is correct and if I pretend to add a second keyboard scheme.
The keyboard icon shows up below on the OOBE, it is in Brazilian Portuguese and I can change it to English (USA).

So, the first 2 presets have the steps's setback but the keyboard is in European Portuguese and the the last 2 presets don't have the steps' setback but the keyboard isn't in European Portuguese. I think I'll choose preset 2 because in spite of having to follow those annoying steps each time I install Windows my keyboard won't be in Brazilian Portuguese (which is more important for me) and comparing to the first 1 I'll spare some space because the languages and keyboard layouts are removed.

EDIT 2: It's strange European Portuguese not being available on the OOBE when I click on the below keyboard icon when before it was like I previously told.
 
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Try the attached preset.

Whenever you select Portuguese, you are selecting portuguese do Brasil.
Don't matter if your image source is pt-PT, you need to select Portuguese pt-PT to fit your needs.

I have downloaded the image that you have, load your preset4 and corrected languages in NTLite.]
 
Kasual said:
Try the attached preset.

Whenever you select Portuguese, you are selecting portuguese do Brasil.
Don't matter if your image source is pt-PT, you need to select Portuguese pt-PT to fit your needs.

I have downloaded the image that you have, load your preset4 and corrected languages in NTLite.]
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So, what you're saying is that the software's language affects the language of the OS? Does that make any sense? My last post was made with NTLite in English, not in Portuguese from Brazil. What do you mean by having downloaded my image? Where should I move the pt.xml file and how can I load it?
 
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I used NTLite in spanish and that doesn't really matter, is translated by a xml.

Put the pt.xml in NTLite\Presets or use the import button, click on the panel Presets and you will see the icon Import in the toolbar.
 
Kasual said:
I used NTLite in spanish and that doesn't really matter, is translated by a xml.

Put the pt.xml in NTLite\Presets or use the import button, click on the panel Presets and you will see the icon Import in the toolbar.
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Should I load the pt.xml first and after that the preset 4 or should I only load the pt.xml and after that manually configure NTLite in order to have the same configuration it had with preset 4? But won't that override my preset 4?
 
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No, anyway, it is the same thing, i didn't made any changes, i just loaded your preset in my NTLite and made the unattended changes.

Yo can use your preset 2 for attended setup, just don't forget to select 'Portuguese pt-PT' instead of 'Portuguese' only.
 
Sorry, I don't understand. Which preset should I use? I chose Portuguese and not Portuguese from Brazil and the region was Portuguese from Brazil.

EDIT: Oh, sorry, I think I finally understood what you mean. You're saying that I have to choose Portuguese pt-PT instead of Portuguese. I just don't get why it is in Portuguese from Brazil after selecting the generic Portuguese option. Well, Portuguese pt-PT is only available for the system, interface and user languages, not for the input language field. For the input language I have no choice but to choose the Portuguese option. So, should I choose Portuguese pt-PT for the system, interface and user languages fields and Portuguese for the input language field?

EDIT 2: I just loaded the preset 4 and it didn't load my settings. Weird. I'll have to configure it again from the beginning.
 
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This is in your preset:
<InputLocale>0416:00000816</InputLocale>
<SystemLocale>pt</SystemLocale>
<UserLocale>pt</UserLocale>
<CopyProfile>true</CopyProfile> i f you have brazilian in your system set this as false to not copy your profile
<HideOnlineAccountScreens>true</HideOnlineAccountScreens> this is just to avoid the screen for creating a local account with your email (online account)
<ProtectYourPC>1</ProtectYourPC>
<InputLocale>0416:00000816</InputLocale>
<SystemLocale>pt</SystemLocale>
<UserLocale>pt</UserLocale>
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This is in my preset:
<InputLocale>0816:00000816</InputLocale>
<SystemLocale>pt-PT</SystemLocale>
<UserLocale>pt-PT</UserLocale>
<CopyProfile>false</CopyProfile>
<HideLocalAccountScreen>false</HideLocalAccountScreen>
<HideOnlineAccountScreens>false</HideOnlineAccountScreens>
<HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>true</HideWirelessSetupInOOBE> avoid setting wifi on setup
<NetworkLocation>Home</NetworkLocation> home or office PC location
<ProtectYourPC>3</ProtectYourPC> don't search for updates but it still does in win10
<settings pass="specialize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-SPP-UX">
<SkipAutoActivation>true</SkipAutoActivation> avoid the screen to enter product key.
</component>
</settings>
<InputLocale>0816:00000816</InputLocale>
<SystemLocale>pt-PT</SystemLocale>
<UserLocale>pt-PT</UserLocale>
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Is somewhat more different, just make sure to select your language and select false in Copy Profile (sysprep).
 
What's with that Copy Profile (sysprep)? I usually select True but I don't know what it does. So, should I choose Portuguese pt-PT when it is available and Portuguese for the other fields?

EDIT: I used preset 4 but this time I selected Portuguese pt-PT for the system, interface and user languages fields and Portuguese for the input language field and finally the region is Portugal and not Brazil! Thanks, anyway! I selected False in Copy Profile (sysprep) and it worked, however. The keyboard icon didn't show up below on the OOBE.

Is there a way to edit gpedit.msc, remove the password hint OOBE step, set Google Public DNS, remove the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, deactivate the notifications, edit the power plan settings, stop apps from running in the background and choose which folders/system apps (Documents, Settings app, etc.) show up in the Start Menu?
 
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Windows 10 User said:
Is there a way to edit gpedit.msc, remove the password hint step, set Google Public DNS, remove the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, deactivate the notifications, edit the power plan settings, stop apps from running in the background and choose wich folders/system apps (Documents, Settings app, etc.) appear in Start Menu?
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Edit gpedit.msc where?
Remove password hint in normal use?
DNS change in NTLite? no
MSRT-Tool removal? i'm not sure if it goes with Windows Defender.
Deactivate which notifications? Is possible to deactivate Windows notifications in tweaks.
Edit power plan? no
Stop apps runings in the backround? I think there is an option but, for Apps, not for Programs as a needed service, if you stop windows services in services tweaks, you can have lots of problems
Appear in start menu what option/feature?

If you have solved your issue, is recommended to open a new thread and don't mix problems.
 
Kasual said:
Edit gpedit.msc where?
Remove password hint in normal use?
DNS change in NTLite? no
MSRT-Tool removal? i'm not sure if it goes with Windows Defender.
Deactivate which notifications? Is possible to deactivate Windows notifications in tweaks.
Edit power plan? no
Stop apps runings in the backround? I think there is an option but, for Apps, not for Programs as a needed service, if you stop windows services in services tweaks, you can have lots of problems
Appear in start menu what option/feature?

If you have solved your issue, is recommended to open a new thread and don't mix problems.
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All of that using NTLite, of course. I wanted to do this in gpedit.msc. I think MSRT doesn't have to do with Windows Defender. I was talking about Apps. What tweaks? Customizing the Start Menu by removing all live tiles and recently added apps, adding certain folders and resizing the menu to look like this. And what about integrating updates? Is there a program which can download all month updates for a certain Windows 10 version?

Well, you were already answering to me and if I created a new thread for each answer it would be closed with a simple yes (and explaing how, maybe) or no.
 
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issue 1: Remove Quick Assist
issue 2: Language and regional settings
issue 3: NTLite features suggestion

If you don't have MSRT, windows update will always try to install it, i don't see MSRT in my slimmed win10 1703 (15063).
Tiles resizimg is not in NTLite but would be good resizing to a smaller defaul size as a NTLite feaure.

I use wsusoffline to download windows 10 updates, you need to check wich one is for RS2 (or try to get RS3).
 
Kasual said:
issue 1: Remove Quick Assist
issue 2: Language and regional settings
issue 3: NTLite features suggestion

If you don't have MSRT, windows update will always try to install it, i don't see MSRT in my slimmed win10 1703 (15063).
Tiles resizimg is not in NTLite but would be good resizing to a smaller defaul size as a NTLite feaure.

I use wsusoffline to download windows 10 updates, you need to check wich one is for RS2 (or try to get RS3).
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I don't know if I have it. In that case, how can I prevent it from installing it? Does that program have a version for each RS? Is it possible to search for Windows 10 updates for each month and will I have problems if I try to install them in a different language than the one from my OS?

EDIT: Why doesn't this trick work in Hyper-V? What's better, doing a upgrade install or using the Reset This PC option?
 
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MSRT was first introduced in Windows XP as i remember (don't know if in win2k too).

I saw no tricks and have no idea about Hyper-V, I just delete partitions in normal setup.

An upgrade or Host Reset? Can't tell what fit your needs, i would go for an upgrade, from 8 to 10 takes around 2 hours on HDD, not SSD.
 
Kasual said:
MSRT was first introduced in Windows XP as i remember (don't know if in win2k too).

I saw no tricks and have no idea about Hyper-V, I just delete partitions in normal setup.

An upgrade or Host Reset? Can't tell what fit your needs, i would go for an upgrade, from 8 to 10 takes around 2 hours on HDD, not SSD.
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Ok, but it doesn't work (I don't have the system reserved partition).

Both. What's the difference between them (not counting with the speed difference, of course)?
 
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Kasual said:
Read this:
https://www.howtogeek.com/192772/what-is-the-system-reserved-partition-and-can-you-delete-it/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_partition_and_boot_partition#Microsoft_definition

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/system-reserved-partition-windows
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Didn't work. It gave me an error telling it couldn't install Windows in the partition. It looks like it doesn't work in Hyper-V on the OOBE, like I said.

During the ISO's creation process, NTLite doesn't finish some processes like the Services (stops at 0%) and the Local Machine (stops at 56%) and I don't know if the Resource was activated. Is it normal?

Now I have for some reason Edge's missing taskbar icon problem after removing Internet Explorer again. I'll try removing Internet Explorer with MSMG ToolKit like I did with the Microsoft Quick Assist app.
 
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