Make A Custom Windows 10 ISO

Introduction

Creating a custom Windows 10 ISO can help you remove unnecessary bloatware and improve system performance, especially for gaming. This guide will walk you through the process of making a minimal install of Windows 10 using the MSMG Toolkit and Rufus.

Step 1: Download Required Tools

Before starting the process, you need to download the necessary tools.

• MSMG Toolkit

  • Go to the official website: MSMG Toolkit
  • Alternatively, if the official mirror is down, use this GitHub link: MSMG Toolkit on GitHub

• Rufus

  • Download Rufus from the official website: Rufus

Step 2: Prepare Your Windows 10 Installation Files

You will need a copy of the Windows 10 installation files.

1. Download a Windows 10 ISO from the official Microsoft website or another trusted source.
2. Save the ISO file in a location you can easily access.

Step 3: Extract Windows 10 ISO Using MSMG Toolkit

Now, extract the contents of the Windows 10 ISO.

1. Open the MSMG Toolkit.
2. Select the option to extract the Windows image.
3. Choose the downloaded Windows 10 ISO file.
4. Follow the prompts to extract the files to a folder on your computer.

Step 4: Customize Windows 10 Installation

With the extracted files, you can now customize your Windows installation.

1. In the MSMG Toolkit, select the option to remove components.
2. Review the list of components and choose the bloatware you want to remove.
3. Apply the changes by following the toolkit prompts.

Step 5: Create the Custom ISO

After customizing your Windows installation, you need to create a new ISO.

1. In the MSMG Toolkit, select the option to create a new ISO.
2. Follow the prompts to package your modified installation files into a new ISO.
3. Save the newly created ISO in a known location.

Step 6: Create a Bootable USB Drive with Rufus

Now that you have your custom ISO, it's time to create a bootable USB drive.

1. Open Rufus.
2. Insert a USB drive (ensure it has enough space and is backed up, as this process will erase it).
3. In Rufus, select your USB drive under "Device."
4. Choose your custom ISO under "Boot selection."
5. Select the partition scheme (usually GPT for modern systems).
6. Click "Start" to create the bootable USB.

Conclusion

You have successfully created a custom Windows 10 ISO and a bootable USB drive. This setup should enhance your system's performance by reducing bloatware. Next steps could include installing the new Windows setup on your computer or testing it in a virtual machine. Enjoy your optimized Windows 10 experience!