Deploying to main from @ ChrisTitusTech/winutil@364076c25e 🚀

* use new issue preview

- convert existing issue templates to new template style
- move issue validation to start
- add important section at start
- improve checkbox UX
- improve wording a bit
- add config to link discord & remove blank issues

* remove description

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
-labels: 'bug'
-assignees: ''
----
-
-## Describe the bug
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
-
-## Steps to reproduce
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See the error.
-
-## Expected behavior
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
-
-## Screenshots
-<!-- If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. -->
-
-## Additional context
-<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
-
-## Issue validation
-- [ ] I checked for duplicate issues.
-- [ ] I checked for already existing discussions.
-- [ ] I checked for an already existing pull request addressing the issue.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+name: "Bug report"
+description: "Report a bug to help us identify and fix issues in the project."
+labels: ["bug"]
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        # 🐞 **Issue Report**
+        Thank you for taking the time to report an issue! Please provide as much detail as possible to help us address the problem efficiently.  
+
+        ## ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**  
+        - 🛠️ **Supported environments only:** We only support Windows 11. Custom ISOs that are not made using Microwin are not supported.  
+        - 💡 For general questions, use the [Discussions section](https://github.com/Christitustech/winutil/discussions) or join our Community-driven [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ).
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: ⚙️ Issue Checklist
+      options:
+        - label: I have read the guidelines.
+        - label: I checked for duplicate issues.
+        - label: I searched for existing discussions.
+        - label: I checked for an existing pull request that addresses this issue.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: affected_part
+    attributes:
+      label: 📜 What part of Winutil are you having issues with?
+      placeholder: "e.g., Microwin, Tweaks, etc."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: issue_description
+    attributes:
+      label: 📝 Provide a clear and concise description of the issue.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps_to_reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: 🔄 Steps to reproduce the issue.
+      placeholder: "e.g., Step 1: ..., Step 2: ..."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: error_output
+    attributes:
+      label: ❌ Paste the full error output (if available).
+      placeholder: "Include any relevant logs or error messages."
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional_context
+    attributes:
+      label: 🖼️ Additional context.
+      placeholder: "Include screenshots, code blocks (use triple backticks ```), or any other relevant information."
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+    - name: 💻 Community Discord
+      url: https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ
+      about: Join our Community Discord server to chat with other users in the Winutil community.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: 'enhancement'
-assignees: ''
----
-
-## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] -->
-
-## Describe the solution you'd like
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. -->
-
-## Describe alternatives you've considered
-<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
-
-## Additional context
-<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->
-
-## Issue validation
-- [ ] I checked for duplicate issues.
-- [ ] I checked for already existing discussions.
-- [ ] I checked for an already existing pull request addressing the issue.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+name: "Feature request"
+description: "Suggest a new feature or improvement for the project."
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        # ✨ **Feature request**
+        Thank you for taking the time to suggest a feature! Please provide as much detail as possible to help us understand and evaluate your request.
+
+        ## ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**  
+        - 🛠️ **Supported environments only:** We only support Windows 11.
+        - 💡 For general questions, use the [Discussions section](https://github.com/Christitustech/winutil/discussions) or join our Community-driven [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ).
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: ⚙️ Issue Checklist
+      options:
+        - label: I have read the guidelines.
+        - label: I checked for duplicate issues.
+        - label: I searched for existing discussions.
+        - label: I checked for an existing pull request that addresses this request.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem_statement
+    attributes:
+      label: ❓ Is your feature request related to a problem?
+      placeholder: "Provide a clear and concise description of the issue you're facing. Example: 'I'm always frustrated when [...]'"
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: proposed_solution
+    attributes:
+      label: 💡 Describe the solution you'd like
+      placeholder: "Provide a clear and concise description of what you want to happen."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: 🔄 Describe alternatives you've considered
+      placeholder: "Provide details on any alternative solutions or features you've thought about."
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional_context
+    attributes:
+      label: 🖼️ Additional context
+      placeholder: "Include screenshots, code blocks (use triple backticks ```), or any other relevant information."
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/requirements.txt

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ gitdb==4.0.11
 GitPython==3.1.43
 htmlmin2==0.1.13
 idna==3.7
-Jinja2==3.1.4
+Jinja2==3.1.5
 jsmin==3.0.1
 Markdown==3.6
 MarkupSafe==2.1.5

.github/workflows/pre-release.yaml

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           $cert = Get-ChildItem -Path Cert:\CurrentUser\My -CodeSigningCert | Select-Object -First 1
           if ($null -eq $cert) { throw "Code signing certificate not found" }
-          Set-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath ./winutil.ps1 -Certificate $cert
+          Set-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath ./winutil.ps1 -Certificate $cert -TimeStampServer "http://timestamp.digicert.com"
 
       - name: Verify code signature
         shell: pwsh

README.md

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 ## 🏅 Thanks to all Contributors
 Thanks a lot for spending your time helping Winutil grow. Thanks a lot! Keep rocking 🍻.

config/applications.json

@@ -916,7 +916,7 @@
         "choco": "imgburn",
         "content": "ImgBurn",
         "description": "ImgBurn is a lightweight CD, DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray burning application with advanced features for creating and burning disc images.",
-        "link": "http://www.imgburn.com/",
+        "link": "https://www.imgburn.com/",
         "winget": "LIGHTNINGUK.ImgBurn"
     },
     "inkscape": {
@@ -988,7 +988,7 @@
         "choco": "jdownloader",
         "content": "JDownloader",
         "description": "JDownloader is a feature-rich download manager with support for various file hosting services.",
-        "link": "http://jdownloader.org/",
+        "link": "https://jdownloader.org/",
         "winget": "AppWork.JDownloader"
     },
     "jellyfinmediaplayer": {
@@ -1380,7 +1380,7 @@
         "choco": "na",
         "content": "nGlide (3dfx compatibility)",
         "description": "nGlide is a 3Dfx Voodoo Glide wrapper. It allows you to play games that use Glide API on modern graphics cards without the need for a 3Dfx Voodoo graphics card.",
-        "link": "http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide",
+        "link": "https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide",
         "winget": "ZeusSoftware.nGlide"
     },
     "nmap": {
@@ -2204,7 +2204,7 @@
         "choco": "na",
         "content": "Thorium Browser AVX2",
         "description": "Browser built for speed over vanilla chromium. It is built with AVX2 optimizations and is the fastest browser on the market.",
-        "link": "http://thorium.rocks/",
+        "link": "https://thorium.rocks/",
         "winget": "Alex313031.Thorium.AVX2"
     },
     "thunderbird": {
@@ -2461,7 +2461,7 @@
         "content": "UniGetUI",
         "description": "UniGetUI is a GUI for Winget, Chocolatey, and other Windows CLI package managers.",
         "link": "https://www.marticliment.com/wingetui/",
-        "winget": "SomePythonThings.WingetUIStore"
+        "winget": "MartiCliment.UniGetUI"
     },
     "winmerge": {
         "category": "Document",

config/feature.json

@@ -312,8 +312,7 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a083_",
     "Type": "Button",
-    "ButtonWidth": "300",
-    "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/features/Powershell-Profile/PSProfileInstall"
+    "ButtonWidth": "300"
   },
   "WPFWinUtilUninstallPSProfile": {
     "Content": "Uninstall CTT PowerShell Profile",
@@ -321,8 +320,7 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a084_",
     "Type": "Button",
-    "ButtonWidth": "300",
-    "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/features/Powershell-Profile/PSProfileUninstall"
+    "ButtonWidth": "300"
   },
   "WPFWinUtilSSHServer": {
     "Content": "Enable OpenSSH Server",

config/preset.json

@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
     "WPFTweaksDeleteTempFiles",
     "WPFTweaksEndTaskOnTaskbar",
     "WPFTweaksRestorePoint",
-    "WPFTweaksIPv46",
     "WPFTweaksPowershell7Tele"
   ],
   "Minimal": [

config/tweaks.json

@@ -2320,17 +2320,10 @@
       "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps",
       "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub",
       "Microsoft.WindowsMaps",
-      "Microsoft.YourPhone",
       "Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder",
-      "Microsoft.XboxApp",
       "Microsoft.ConnectivityStore",
       "Microsoft.ScreenSketch",
-      "Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI",
-      "Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay",
-      "Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI",
-      "Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay",
       "Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal",
-      "Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider",
       "Microsoft.ZuneMusic",
       "Microsoft.ZuneVideo",
       "Microsoft.Getstarted",
@@ -2603,13 +2596,15 @@
     "InvokeScript": [
       "
       Write-Host \"Disable Recall\"
-      DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+      DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall /Quiet /NoRestart
+      Write-Host \"Please restart your computer in order for the changes to be fully applied.\"
       "
     ],
     "UndoScript": [
       "
       Write-Host \"Enable Recall\"
-      DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+      DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall /Quiet /NoRestart
+      Write-Host \"Please restart your computer in order for the changes to be fully applied.\"
       "
     ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DisableRecall"
@@ -3201,9 +3196,9 @@
   "WPFTweaksIPv46": {
     "Content": "Prefer IPv4 over IPv6",
     "Description": "To set the IPv4 preference can have latency and security benefits on private networks where IPv6 is not configured.",
-    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
+    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
     "panel": "1",
-    "Order": "a005_",
+    "Order": "a023_",
     "registry": [
       {
         "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Tcpip6\\Parameters",
@@ -3308,6 +3303,7 @@
         "Name": "AppsUseLightTheme",
         "Value": "0",
         "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       },
       {
@@ -3315,6 +3311,7 @@
         "Name": "SystemUsesLightTheme",
         "Value": "0",
         "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3349,6 +3346,7 @@
         "Name": "BingSearchEnabled",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3367,6 +3365,7 @@
         "Name": "InitialKeyboardIndicators",
         "Value": "2",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       },
       {
@@ -3374,6 +3373,7 @@
         "Name": "InitialKeyboardIndicators",
         "Value": "2",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3392,17 +3392,53 @@
         "Name": "VerboseStatus",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/VerboseLogon"
   },
+  "WPFToggleStartMenuRecommendations": {
+    "Content": "Recommendations in Start Menu",
+    "Description": "If disabled then you will not see recommendations in the Start Menu. | Enables 'iseducationenvironment' | Relogin Required.",
+    "category": "Customize Preferences",
+    "panel": "2",
+    "Order": "a104_",
+    "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\PolicyManager\\current\\device\\Start",
+        "Name": "HideRecommendedSection",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\PolicyManager\\current\\device\\Education",
+        "Name": "IsEducationEnvironment",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Explorer",
+        "Name": "HideRecommendedSection",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
+    "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/WPFToggleStartMenuRecommendations"
+  },
   "WPFToggleSnapWindow": {
     "Content": "Snap Window",
     "Description": "If enabled you can align windows by dragging them. | Relogin Required",
     "category": "Customize Preferences",
     "panel": "2",
-    "Order": "a104_",
+    "Order": "a105_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
     "registry": [
       {
@@ -3410,6 +3446,7 @@
         "Name": "WindowArrangementActive",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "String"
       }
     ],
@@ -3420,7 +3457,7 @@
     "Description": "If enabled then Snap preview is disabled when maximize button is hovered.",
     "category": "Customize Preferences",
     "panel": "2",
-    "Order": "a105_",
+    "Order": "a106_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
     "registry": [
       {
@@ -3428,6 +3465,7 @@
         "Name": "EnableSnapAssistFlyout",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3448,7 +3486,7 @@
     "Description": "If enabled then you will get suggestions to snap other applications in the left over spaces.",
     "category": "Customize Preferences",
     "panel": "2",
-    "Order": "a106_",
+    "Order": "a107_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
     "registry": [
       {
@@ -3456,6 +3494,7 @@
         "Name": "SnapAssist",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3476,7 +3515,7 @@
     "Description": "If Enabled then Cursor movement is affected by the speed of your physical mouse movements.",
     "category": "Customize Preferences",
     "panel": "2",
-    "Order": "a107_",
+    "Order": "a108_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
     "registry": [
       {
@@ -3484,6 +3523,7 @@
         "Name": "MouseSpeed",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       },
       {
@@ -3491,6 +3531,7 @@
         "Name": "MouseThreshold1",
         "Value": "6",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       },
       {
@@ -3498,6 +3539,7 @@
         "Name": "MouseThreshold2",
         "Value": "10",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3508,7 +3550,7 @@
     "Description": "If Enabled then Sticky Keys is activated - Sticky keys is an accessibility feature of some graphical user interfaces which assists users who have physical disabilities or help users reduce repetitive strain injury.",
     "category": "Customize Preferences",
     "panel": "2",
-    "Order": "a108_",
+    "Order": "a109_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
     "registry": [
       {
@@ -3516,6 +3558,7 @@
         "Name": "Flags",
         "Value": "510",
         "OriginalValue": "58",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3534,6 +3577,7 @@
         "Name": "Hidden",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3562,6 +3606,7 @@
         "Name": "HideFileExt",
         "Value": "0",
         "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3590,6 +3635,7 @@
         "Name": "SearchboxTaskbarMode",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3608,6 +3654,7 @@
         "Name": "ShowTaskViewButton",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3626,6 +3673,7 @@
         "Name": "TaskbarDa",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3644,6 +3692,7 @@
         "Name": "TaskbarAl",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],
@@ -3662,6 +3711,7 @@
         "Name": "DisplayParameters",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       },
       {
@@ -3669,6 +3719,7 @@
         "Name": "DisableEmoticon",
         "Value": "1",
         "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false",
         "Type": "DWord"
       }
     ],

docs/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 #### **Run the latest pre-release**
    ```ps1
-   irm christitus.com/windev | iex
+   irm https://christitus.com/windev | iex
    ```
 
 !!! bug "Keep in mind"

docs/KnownIssues.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Windows Security (formerly Defender) and other anti-virus software are known to
 To resolve this, allow/whitelist the script in your anti-virus software settings, or temporarily disable real-time protection. Since the project is open source, you may audit the code if security is a concern.
 
 ### Download not working
-If `christitus.com/win` is not working, or you want to download the code from GitHub directly, you can use the direct download link:
+If `https://christitus.com/win` is not working, or you want to download the code from GitHub directly, you can use the direct download link:
 
 ```ps1
 irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1 | iex
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ If you are still having issues, try using a **VPN**, or changing your **DNS prov
 2. In the PowerShell window, type this to allow unsigned code to execute and run the installation script:
     ```ps1
     Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
-    irm christitus.com/win | iex
+    irm https://christitus.com/win | iex
     ```
 
 ## Runtime Issues

docs/dev/features/PowerShell-Profile/PSProfileInstall.md

@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-# Install CTT PowerShell Profile
-
-Last Updated: 2024-10-01
-
-
-!!! info
-     The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. **Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.**
-
-
-<!-- BEGIN CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<!-- END CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<details>
-<summary>Preview Code</summary>
-
-```json
-{
-  "Content": "Install CTT PowerShell Profile",
-  "category": "Powershell Profile",
-  "panel": "2",
-  "Order": "a083_",
-  "Type": "Button",
-  "ButtonWidth": "300",
-  "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/features/Powershell-Profile/PSProfileInstall"
-}
-```
-
-</details>
-
-
-<!-- BEGIN SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<!-- END SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-
-[View the JSON file](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/tree/main/config/feature.json)
-

docs/dev/features/PowerShell-Profile/PSProfileUninstall.md

@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-# Uninstall CTT PowerShell Profile
-
-Last Updated: 2024-10-01
-
-
-!!! info
-     The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. **Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.**
-
-
-<!-- BEGIN CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<!-- END CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<details>
-<summary>Preview Code</summary>
-
-```json
-{
-  "Content": "Uninstall CTT PowerShell Profile",
-  "category": "Powershell Profile",
-  "panel": "2",
-  "Order": "a084_",
-  "Type": "Button",
-  "ButtonWidth": "300",
-  "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/features/Powershell-Profile/PSProfileUninstall"
-}
-```
-
-</details>
-
-
-<!-- BEGIN SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<!-- END SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-
-[View the JSON file](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/tree/main/config/feature.json)
-

docs/index.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Welcome to the official documentation for WinUtil, your go-to utility for optimi
 * You will first need to start a Powershell terminal **as Admin**.
 * Now you can run the following command:
    ```ps1
-   irm christitus.com/win | iex
+   irm https://christitus.com/win | iex
    ```
 
 !!! info

docs/userguide.md

@@ -258,6 +258,6 @@ With MicroWin, you can also configure your user before proceeding if you don't w
 
 * On any supported Windows machine, open PowerShell **as Admin** and run the following command to automatically apply tweaks and install apps from the config file.
     ```ps1
-    iex "& { $(irm christitus.com/win) } -Config [path-to-your-config] -Run"
+    iex "& { $(irm https://christitus.com/win) } -Config [path-to-your-config] -Run"
     ```
 * Have a cup of coffee! Come back when it's done.

functions/microwin/Invoke-Microwin.ps1

@@ -55,6 +55,8 @@ public class PowerManagement {
     $injectDrivers = $sync.MicrowinInjectDrivers.IsChecked
     $importDrivers = $sync.MicrowinImportDrivers.IsChecked
 
+    $importVirtIO = $sync.MicrowinCopyVirtIO.IsChecked
+
     $mountDir = $sync.MicrowinMountDir.Text
     $scratchDir = $sync.MicrowinScratchDir.Text
 
@@ -109,7 +111,7 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         Write-Host "Mounting Windows image. This may take a while."
         Mount-WindowsImage -ImagePath "$mountDir\sources\install.wim" -Index $index -Path "$scratchDir"
         if ($?) {
-            Write-Host "Mounting complete! Performing removal of applications..."
+            Write-Host "The Windows image has been mounted successfully. Continuing processing..."
         } else {
             Write-Host "Could not mount image. Exiting..."
             Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" -value 1 -overlay "warning"
@@ -155,13 +157,18 @@ public class PowerManagement {
             }
         }
 
+        if ($importVirtIO) {
+            Write-Host "Copying VirtIO drivers..."
+            Microwin-CopyVirtIO
+        }
+
         Write-Host "Remove Features from the image"
-        Microwin-RemoveFeatures
+        Microwin-RemoveFeatures -UseCmdlets $true
         Write-Host "Removing features complete!"
         Write-Host "Removing OS packages"
-        Microwin-RemovePackages
+        Microwin-RemovePackages -UseCmdlets $true
         Write-Host "Removing Appx Bloat"
-        Microwin-RemoveProvisionedPackages
+        Microwin-RemoveProvisionedPackages -UseCmdlets $true
 
         # Detect Windows 11 24H2 and add dependency to FileExp to prevent Explorer look from going back - thanks @WitherOrNot and @thecatontheceiling
         if ((Microwin-TestCompatibleImage $imgVersion $([System.Version]::new(10,0,26100,1))) -eq $true) {
@@ -189,8 +196,6 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Windows\DiagTrack" -Directory
         Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Windows\InboxApps" -Directory
         Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Windows\System32\LocationNotificationWindows.exe"
-        Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Program Files (x86)\Windows Photo Viewer" -Directory
-        Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Program Files\Windows Photo Viewer" -Directory
         Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player" -Directory
         Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Program Files\Windows Media Player" -Directory
         Microwin-RemoveFileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Program Files (x86)\Windows Mail" -Directory
@@ -280,20 +285,22 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         reg add "HKLM\zSYSTEM\Setup\LabConfig" /v "BypassTPMCheck" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
         reg add "HKLM\zSYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup" /v "AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
 
-        # Prevent Windows Update Installing so called Expedited Apps
-        @(
-            'EdgeUpdate',
-            'DevHomeUpdate',
-            'OutlookUpdate',
-            'CrossDeviceUpdate'
-        ) | ForEach-Object {
-            Write-Host "Removing Windows Expedited App: $_"
+        # Prevent Windows Update Installing so called Expedited Apps - 24H2 and newer
+        if ((Microwin-TestCompatibleImage $imgVersion $([System.Version]::new(10,0,26100,1))) -eq $true) {
+            @(
+                'EdgeUpdate',
+                'DevHomeUpdate',
+                'OutlookUpdate',
+                'CrossDeviceUpdate'
+            ) | ForEach-Object {
+                Write-Host "Removing Windows Expedited App: $_"
 
-            # Copied here After Installation (Online)
-            # reg delete "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Orchestrator\UScheduler\$_" /f | Out-Null
+                # Copied here After Installation (Online)
+                # reg delete "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Orchestrator\UScheduler\$_" /f | Out-Null
 
-            # When in Offline Image
-            reg delete "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\Orchestrator\UScheduler_Oobe\$_" /f | Out-Null
+                # When in Offline Image
+                reg delete "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\Orchestrator\UScheduler_Oobe\$_" /f | Out-Null
+            }
         }
 
         reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v "SearchboxTaskbarMode" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

functions/microwin/Invoke-MicrowinGetIso.ps1

@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ function Invoke-MicrowinGetIso {
     try {
         Write-Host "Mounting Iso. Please wait."
         $mountedISO = Mount-DiskImage -PassThru "$filePath"
-        Write-Host "Done mounting Iso $mountedISO"
+        Write-Host "Done mounting Iso `"$($mountedISO.ImagePath)`""
         $driveLetter = (Get-Volume -DiskImage $mountedISO).DriveLetter
         Write-Host "Iso mounted to '$driveLetter'"
     } catch {
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ function Invoke-MicrowinGetIso {
         $sync.MicrowinScratchDirBox.Text =""
     }
 
-     $UseISOScratchDir = $sync.WPFMicrowinISOScratchDir.IsChecked
+    $UseISOScratchDir = $sync.WPFMicrowinISOScratchDir.IsChecked
 
     if ($UseISOScratchDir) {
         $sync.MicrowinScratchDirBox.Text=$mountedISOPath
@@ -220,10 +220,10 @@ function Invoke-MicrowinGetIso {
     $sync.BusyText.Text=" - Mounting"
     Write-Host "Mounting Iso. Please wait."
     if ($sync.MicrowinScratchDirBox.Text -eq "") {
-    $mountDir = Join-Path $env:TEMP $randomMicrowin
-    $scratchDir = Join-Path $env:TEMP $randomMicrowinScratch
+        $mountDir = Join-Path $env:TEMP $randomMicrowin
+        $scratchDir = Join-Path $env:TEMP $randomMicrowinScratch
     } else {
-        $scratchDir = $sync.MicrowinScratchDirBox.Text+"Scrach"
+        $scratchDir = $sync.MicrowinScratchDirBox.Text+"Scratch"
         $mountDir = $sync.MicrowinScratchDirBox.Text+"micro"
     }
 
@@ -242,8 +242,8 @@ function Invoke-MicrowinGetIso {
 
         # xcopy we can verify files and also not copy files that already exist, but hard to measure
         # xcopy.exe /E /I /H /R /Y /J $DriveLetter":" $mountDir >$null
-        $totalTime = Measure-Command { Copy-Files "$($driveLetter):" $mountDir -Recurse -Force }
-        Write-Host "Copy complete! Total Time: $($totalTime.Minutes)m$($totalTime.Seconds)s"
+        $totalTime = Measure-Command { Copy-Files "$($driveLetter):" "$mountDir" -Recurse -Force }
+        Write-Host "Copy complete! Total Time: $($totalTime.Minutes) minutes, $($totalTime.Seconds) seconds"
 
         $wimFile = "$mountDir\sources\install.wim"
         Write-Host "Getting image information $wimFile"

functions/microwin/Microwin-CopyToUSB.ps1

@@ -16,6 +16,54 @@ function Microwin-CopyToUSB([string]$fileToCopy) {
                 }
 
             Write-Host "File copied to Ventoy drive $($volume.DriveLetter)"
+
+            # Detect if config files are present, move them if they are, and configure the Ventoy drive to not bypass the requirements
+            $customVentoyConfig = @'
+{
+    "control":[
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_CHECK": "0" },
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_NRO": "0" }
+    ],
+    "control_legacy":[
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_CHECK": "0" },
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_NRO": "0" }
+    ],
+    "control_uefi":[
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_CHECK": "0" },
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_NRO": "0" }
+    ],
+    "control_ia32":[
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_CHECK": "0" },
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_NRO": "0" }
+    ],
+    "control_aa64":[
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_CHECK": "0" },
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_NRO": "0" }
+    ],
+    "control_mips":[
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_CHECK": "0" },
+        { "VTOY_WIN11_BYPASS_NRO": "0" }
+    ]
+}
+'@
+
+            try {
+                Write-Host "Writing custom Ventoy configuration. Please wait..."
+                if (Test-Path -Path "$($volume.DriveLetter):\ventoy\ventoy.json" -PathType Leaf) {
+                    Write-Host "A Ventoy configuration file exists. Moving it..."
+                    Move-Item -Path "$($volume.DriveLetter):\ventoy\ventoy.json" -Destination "$($volume.DriveLetter):\ventoy\ventoy.json.old" -Force
+                    Write-Host "Existing Ventoy configuration has been moved to `"ventoy.json.old`". Feel free to put your config back into the `"ventoy.json`" file."
+                }
+                if (-not (Test-Path -Path "$($volume.DriveLetter):\ventoy")) {
+                    New-Item -Path "$($volume.DriveLetter):\ventoy" -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
+                }
+                $customVentoyConfig | Out-File -FilePath "$($volume.DriveLetter):\ventoy\ventoy.json" -Encoding utf8 -Force
+                Write-Host "The Ventoy drive has been successfully configured."
+            } catch {
+                Write-Host "Could not configure Ventoy drive. Error: $($_.Exception.Message)`n"
+                Write-Host "Be sure to add the following configuration to the Ventoy drive by either creating a `"ventoy.json`" file in the `"ventoy`" directory (create it if it doesn't exist) or by editing an existing one: `n`n$customVentoyConfig`n"
+                Write-Host "Failure to do this will cause conflicts with your target ISO file."
+            }
             return
         }
     }

functions/microwin/Microwin-CopyVirtIO.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+function Microwin-CopyVirtIO {
+    <#
+        .SYNOPSIS
+            Downloads and copies the VirtIO Guest Tools drivers to the target MicroWin ISO
+        .NOTES
+            A network connection must be available and the servers of Fedora People must be up. Automatic driver installation will not be added yet - I want this implementation to be reliable.
+    #>
+
+    try {
+        Write-Host "Checking existing files..."
+        if (Test-Path -Path "$($env:TEMP)\virtio.iso" -PathType Leaf) {
+            Write-Host "VirtIO ISO has been detected. Deleting..."
+            Remove-Item -Path "$($env:TEMP)\virtio.iso" -Force
+        }
+        Write-Host "Getting latest VirtIO drivers. Please wait. This can take some time, depending on your network connection speed and the speed of the servers..."
+        Start-BitsTransfer -Source "https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/virtio-win.iso" -Destination "$($env:TEMP)\virtio.iso" -DisplayName "Downloading VirtIO drivers..."
+        # Do everything else if the VirtIO ISO exists
+        if (Test-Path -Path "$($env:TEMP)\virtio.iso" -PathType Leaf) {
+            Write-Host "Mounting ISO. Please wait."
+            $virtIO_ISO = Mount-DiskImage -PassThru "$($env:TEMP)\virtio.iso"
+            $driveLetter = (Get-Volume -DiskImage $virtIO_ISO).DriveLetter
+            # Create new directory for VirtIO on ISO
+            New-Item -Path "$mountDir\VirtIO" -ItemType Directory | Out-Null
+            $totalTime = Measure-Command { Copy-Files "$($driveLetter):" "$mountDir\VirtIO" -Recurse -Force }
+            Write-Host "VirtIO contents have been successfully copied. Time taken: $($totalTime.Minutes) minutes, $($totalTime.Seconds) seconds`n"
+            Get-Volume $driveLetter | Get-DiskImage | Dismount-DiskImage
+            Remove-Item -Path "$($env:TEMP)\virtio.iso" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+            Write-Host "To proceed with installation of the MicroWin image in QEMU/Proxmox VE:"
+            Write-Host "1. Proceed with Setup until you reach the disk selection screen, in which you won't see any drives"
+            Write-Host "2. Click `"Load Driver`" and click Browse"
+            Write-Host "3. In the folder selection dialog, point to this path:`n`n    `"D:\VirtIO\vioscsi\w11\amd64`" (replace amd64 with ARM64 if you are using Windows on ARM, and `"D:`" with the drive letter of the ISO)`n"
+            Write-Host "4. Select all drivers that will appear in the list box and click OK"
+        } else {
+            throw "Could not download VirtIO drivers"
+        }
+    } catch {
+        Write-Host "We could not download and/or prepare the VirtIO drivers. Error information: $_`n"
+        Write-Host "You will need to download these drivers manually. Location: https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/virtio-win.iso"
+    }
+}

functions/microwin/Microwin-NewFirstRun.ps1

@@ -63,6 +63,22 @@ function Microwin-NewFirstRun {
     {
 
     }
+
+    # Get BCD entries and set bootmgr timeout accordingly
+    try
+    {
+        # Check if the number of occurrences of "path" is 2 - this fixes the Boot Manager screen issue (#2562)
+        if ((bcdedit | Select-String "path").Count -eq 2)
+        {
+            # Set bootmgr timeout to 0
+            bcdedit /set `{bootmgr`} timeout 0
+        }
+    }
+    catch
+    {
+
+    }
+
 '@
     $firstRun | Out-File -FilePath "$env:temp\FirstStartup.ps1" -Force
 }

functions/microwin/Microwin-NewUnattend.ps1

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ function Microwin-NewUnattend {
                             <Group>Administrators</Group>
                             <Password>
                                 <Value>PW-REPLACEME</Value>
-                                <PlainText>true</PlainText>
+                                <PlainText>PT-STATUS</PlainText>
                             </Password>
                         </LocalAccount>
                     </LocalAccounts>
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ function Microwin-NewUnattend {
                     <LogonCount>1</LogonCount>
                     <Password>
                         <Value>PW-REPLACEME</Value>
-                        <PlainText>true</PlainText>
+                        <PlainText>PT-STATUS</PlainText>
                     </Password>
                 </AutoLogon>
                 <OOBE>
@@ -295,15 +295,40 @@ function Microwin-NewUnattend {
     </settings>
 '@
     if ((Microwin-TestCompatibleImage $imgVersion $([System.Version]::new(10,0,22000,1))) -eq $false) {
-    # Replace the placeholder text with an empty string to make it valid for Windows 10 Setup
-    $unattend = $unattend.Replace("<#REPLACEME#>", "").Trim()
+        # Replace the placeholder text with an empty string to make it valid for Windows 10 Setup
+        $unattend = $unattend.Replace("<#REPLACEME#>", "").Trim()
     } else {
-    # Replace the placeholder text with the Specialize pass
-    $unattend = $unattend.Replace("<#REPLACEME#>", $specPass).Trim()
+        # Replace the placeholder text with the Specialize pass
+        $unattend = $unattend.Replace("<#REPLACEME#>", $specPass).Trim()
     }
+
+    # User password in Base64. According to Microsoft, this is the way you can hide this sensitive information.
+    # More information can be found here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/wsim/hide-sensitive-data-in-an-answer-file
+    # Yeah, I know this is not the best way to protect this kind of data, but we all know how Microsoft is - "the Apple of security" (in a sense, it takes them
+    # an eternity to implement basic security features right. Just look at the NTLM and Kerberos situation!)
+
+    $b64pass = ""
+
     # Replace default User and Password values with the provided parameters
     $unattend = $unattend.Replace("USER-REPLACEME", $userName).Trim()
-    $unattend = $unattend.Replace("PW-REPLACEME", $userPassword).Trim()
+    try {
+        # I want to play it safe here - I don't want encoding mismatch problems like last time
+
+        # NOTE: "Password" needs to be appended to the password specified by the user. Otherwise, a parse error will occur when processing oobeSystem.
+        # This will not be added to the actual password stored in the target system's SAM file - only the provided password
+        $b64pass = [Convert]::ToBase64String([System.Text.Encoding]::Unicode.GetBytes("$($userPassword)Password"))
+    } catch {
+        $b64pass = ""
+    }
+    if ($b64pass -ne "") {
+        # If we could encode the password with Base64, put it in the answer file and indicate that it's NOT in plain text
+        $unattend = $unattend.Replace("PW-REPLACEME", $b64pass).Trim()
+        $unattend = $unattend.Replace("PT-STATUS", "false").Trim()
+        $b64pass = ""
+    } else {
+        $unattend = $unattend.Replace("PW-REPLACEME", $userPassword).Trim()
+        $unattend = $unattend.Replace("PT-STATUS", "true").Trim()
+    }
 
     # Save unattended answer file with UTF-8 encoding
     $unattend | Out-File -FilePath "$env:temp\unattend.xml" -Force -Encoding utf8

functions/microwin/Microwin-RemoveFeatures.ps1

@@ -3,38 +3,80 @@ function Microwin-RemoveFeatures() {
         .SYNOPSIS
             Removes certain features from ISO image
 
-        .PARAMETER Name
-            No Params
+        .PARAMETER UseCmdlets
+            Determines whether or not to use the DISM cmdlets for processing.
+            - If true, DISM cmdlets will be used
+            - If false, calls to the DISM executable will be made whilst selecting bits and pieces from the output as a string (that was how MicroWin worked before
+              the DISM conversion to cmdlets)
 
         .EXAMPLE
-            Microwin-RemoveFeatures
+            Microwin-RemoveFeatures -UseCmdlets $true
     #>
+    param (
+        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 0)] [bool]$UseCmdlets
+    )
     try {
-        $featlist = (Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Path $scratchDir)
+        if ($UseCmdlets) {
+            $featlist = (Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Path "$scratchDir")
 
-        $featlist = $featlist | Where-Object {
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Defender*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Printing*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*TelnetClient*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*PowerShell*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*NetFx*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Media*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*NFS*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*SearchEngine*" -AND
-            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*RemoteDesktop*" -AND
-            $_.State -ne "Disabled"
+            $featlist = $featlist | Where-Object {
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Defender*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Printing*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*TelnetClient*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*PowerShell*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*NetFx*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Media*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*NFS*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*SearchEngine*" -AND
+                $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*RemoteDesktop*" -AND
+                $_.State -ne "Disabled"
+            }
+        } else {
+            $featList = dism /english /image="$scratchDir" /get-features | Select-String -Pattern "Feature Name : " -CaseSensitive -SimpleMatch
+            if ($?) {
+                $featList = $featList -split "Feature Name : " | Where-Object {$_}
+                # Exclude the same items. Note: for now, this doesn't exclude those features that are disabled.
+                # This will appear in the future
+                $featList = $featList | Where-Object {
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Defender*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Printing*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*TelnetClient*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*PowerShell*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*NetFx*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Media*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*NFS*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*SearchEngine*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*RemoteDesktop*"
+                }
+            } else {
+                Write-Host "Features could not be obtained with DISM. MicroWin processing will continue, but features will be skipped."
+                return
+            }
         }
 
-        foreach($feature in $featlist) {
-            $status = "Removing feature $($feature.FeatureName)"
-            Write-Progress -Activity "Removing features" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$featlist.Count*100)
-            Write-Debug "Removing feature $($feature.FeatureName)"
-            Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Path "$scratchDir" -FeatureName $($feature.FeatureName) -Remove  -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -NoRestart
+        if ($UseCmdlets) {
+            foreach ($feature in $featList) {
+                $status = "Removing feature $($feature.FeatureName)"
+                Write-Progress -Activity "Removing features" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$featlist.Count*100)
+                Write-Debug "Removing feature $($feature.FeatureName)"
+                Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Path "$scratchDir" -FeatureName $($feature.FeatureName) -Remove  -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -NoRestart
+            }
+        } else {
+            foreach ($feature in $featList) {
+                $status = "Removing feature $feature"
+                Write-Progress -Activity "Removing features" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$featlist.Count*100)
+                Write-Debug "Removing feature $feature"
+                dism /english /image="$scratchDir" /disable-feature /featurename=$feature /remove /quiet /norestart | Out-Null
+                if ($? -eq $false) {
+                    Write-Host "Feature $feature could not be disabled."
+                }
+            }
         }
         Write-Progress -Activity "Removing features" -Status "Ready" -Completed
         Write-Host "You can re-enable the disabled features at any time, using either Windows Update or the SxS folder in <installation media>\Sources."
     } catch {
-        Write-Host "Unable to get information about the features. MicroWin processing will continue, but features will not be processed"
+        Write-Host "Unable to get information about the features. A fallback will be used..."
         Write-Host "Error information: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Microwin-RemoveFeatures -UseCmdlets $false
     }
 }

functions/microwin/Microwin-RemovePackages.ps1

@@ -1,71 +1,103 @@
 function Microwin-RemovePackages {
+    <#
+        .SYNOPSIS
+            Removes certain packages from ISO image
+
+        .PARAMETER UseCmdlets
+            Determines whether or not to use the DISM cmdlets for processing.
+            - If true, DISM cmdlets will be used
+            - If false, calls to the DISM executable will be made whilst selecting bits and pieces from the output as a string (that was how MicroWin worked before
+              the DISM conversion to cmdlets)
+
+        .EXAMPLE
+            Microwin-RemovePackages -UseCmdlets $true
+    #>
+    param (
+        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 0)] [bool]$UseCmdlets
+    )
     try {
-        $pkglist = (Get-WindowsPackage -Path "$scratchDir").PackageName
+        if ($useCmdlets) {
+            $pkglist = (Get-WindowsPackage -Path "$scratchDir").PackageName
 
-        $pkglist = $pkglist | Where-Object {
-                $_ -NotLike "*ApplicationModel*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*indows-Client-LanguagePack*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures-Basic*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Package_for_ServicingStack*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*.NET*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Store*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*VCLibs*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*AAD.BrokerPlugin",
-                $_ -NotLike "*LockApp*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Notepad*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*immersivecontrolpanel*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*ContentDeliveryManager*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*PinningConfirMationDialog*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*SecHealthUI*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*SecureAssessmentBrowser*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*PrintDialog*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*AssignedAccessLockApp*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*OOBENetworkConnectionFlow*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Apprep.ChxApp*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*CBS*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*OOBENetworkCaptivePortal*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*PeopleExperienceHost*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*ParentalControls*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Win32WebViewHost*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*InputApp*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*DirectPlay*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*AccountsControl*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*AsyncTextService*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*CapturePicker*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*CredDialogHost*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*BioEnrollMent*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*ShellExperienceHost*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*DesktopAppInstaller*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*WebMediaExtensions*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*WMIC*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*UI.XaML*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Ethernet*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Wifi*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*FodMetadata*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Foundation*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*VBSCRIPT*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*License*"
+            $pkglist = $pkglist | Where-Object {
+                    $_ -NotLike "*ApplicationModel*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*indows-Client-LanguagePack*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures-Basic*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Package_for_ServicingStack*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*DotNet*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Notepad*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*WMIC*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Ethernet*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Wifi*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*FodMetadata*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Foundation*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*VBSCRIPT*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*License*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Hello-Face*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*ISE*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*OpenSSH*"
+                }
+        } else {
+            $pkgList = dism /english /image="$scratchDir" /get-packages | Select-String -Pattern "Package Identity : " -CaseSensitive -SimpleMatch
+            if ($?) {
+                $pkgList = $pkgList -split "Package Identity : " | Where-Object {$_}
+                # Exclude the same items.
+                $pkgList = $pkgList | Where-Object {
+                    $_ -NotLike "*ApplicationModel*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*indows-Client-LanguagePack*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures-Basic*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Package_for_ServicingStack*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*DotNet*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Notepad*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*WMIC*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Ethernet*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Wifi*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*FodMetadata*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Foundation*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*VBSCRIPT*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*License*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Hello-Face*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*ISE*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*OpenSSH*"
+                }
+            } else {
+                Write-Host "Packages could not be obtained with DISM. MicroWin processing will continue, but packages will be skipped."
+                return
             }
+        }
 
-        $failedCount = 0
+        if ($UseCmdlets) {
+            $failedCount = 0
 
-        $erroredPackages = [System.Collections.Generic.List[ErroredPackage]]::new()
+            $erroredPackages = [System.Collections.Generic.List[ErroredPackage]]::new()
 
-        foreach ($pkg in $pkglist) {
-            try {
-                $status = "Removing $pkg"
+            foreach ($pkg in $pkglist) {
+                try {
+                    $status = "Removing $pkg"
+                    Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Packages" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$pkglist.Count*100)
+                    Remove-WindowsPackage -Path "$scratchDir" -PackageName $pkg -NoRestart -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+                } catch {
+                    # This can happen if the package that is being removed is a permanent one
+                    $erroredPackages.Add([ErroredPackage]::new($pkg, $_.Exception.Message))
+                    $failedCount += 1
+                    continue
+                }
+            }
+        } else {
+            foreach ($package in $pkgList) {
+                $status = "Removing package $package"
                 Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Packages" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$pkglist.Count*100)
-                Remove-WindowsPackage -Path "$scratchDir" -PackageName $pkg -NoRestart -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-            } catch {
-                # This can happen if the package that is being removed is a permanent one
-                $erroredPackages.Add([ErroredPackage]::new($pkg, $_.Exception.Message))
-                $failedCount += 1
-                continue
+                Write-Debug "Removing package $package"
+                dism /english /image="$scratchDir" /remove-package /packagename=$package /remove /quiet /norestart | Out-Null
+                if ($? -eq $false) {
+                    Write-Host "Package $package could not be removed."
+                }
             }
         }
         Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Packages" -Status "Ready" -Completed
-        if ($failedCount -gt 0)
+        if ($UseCmdlets -and $failedCount -gt 0)
         {
             Write-Host "$failedCount package(s) could not be removed. Your image will still work fine, however. Below is information on what packages failed to be removed and why."
             if ($erroredPackages.Count -gt 0)
@@ -90,7 +122,8 @@ function Microwin-RemovePackages {
             }
         }
     } catch {
-        Write-Host "Unable to get information about the packages. MicroWin processing will continue, but packages will not be processed"
+        Write-Host "Unable to get information about the packages. A fallback will be used..."
         Write-Host "Error information: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Microwin-RemovePackages -UseCmdlets $false
     }
 }

functions/microwin/Microwin-RemoveProvisionedPackages.ps1

@@ -3,49 +3,94 @@ function Microwin-RemoveProvisionedPackages() {
         .SYNOPSIS
         Removes AppX packages from a Windows image during MicroWin processing
 
-        .PARAMETER Name
-        No Params
+        .PARAMETER UseCmdlets
+            Determines whether or not to use the DISM cmdlets for processing.
+            - If true, DISM cmdlets will be used
+            - If false, calls to the DISM executable will be made whilst selecting bits and pieces from the output as a string (that was how MicroWin worked before
+              the DISM conversion to cmdlets)
 
         .EXAMPLE
         Microwin-RemoveProvisionedPackages
     #>
+    param (
+        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 0)] [bool]$UseCmdlets
+    )
     try
     {
-        $appxProvisionedPackages = Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Path "$($scratchDir)" | Where-Object {
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*AppInstaller*" -AND
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Store*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Notepad*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Printing*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*YourPhone*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Xbox*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*WindowsTerminal*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Calculator*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Photos*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*VCLibs*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Paint*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Gaming*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Extension*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*SecHealthUI*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*ScreenSketch*"
+        if ($UseCmdlets) {
+            $appxProvisionedPackages = Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Path "$($scratchDir)" | Where-Object {
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*AppInstaller*" -AND
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Store*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Notepad*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Printing*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*YourPhone*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Xbox*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*WindowsTerminal*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Calculator*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Photos*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*VCLibs*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Paint*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Gaming*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Extension*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*SecHealthUI*" -and
+                    $_.PackageName -NotLike "*ScreenSketch*"
+            }
+        } else {
+            $appxProvisionedPackages = dism /english /image="$scratchDir" /get-provisionedappxpackages | Select-String -Pattern "PackageName : " -CaseSensitive -SimpleMatch
+            if ($?) {
+                $appxProvisionedPackages = $appxProvisionedPackages -split "PackageName : " | Where-Object {$_}
+                # Exclude the same items.
+                $appxProvisionedPackages = $appxProvisionedPackages | Where-Object {
+                    $_ -NotLike "*AppInstaller*" -AND
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Store*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Notepad*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Printing*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*YourPhone*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Xbox*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*WindowsTerminal*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Calculator*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Photos*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*VCLibs*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Paint*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Gaming*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*Extension*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*SecHealthUI*" -and
+                    $_ -NotLike "*ScreenSketch*"
+                }
+            } else {
+                Write-Host "AppX packages could not be obtained with DISM. MicroWin processing will continue, but AppX packages will be skipped."
+                return
+            }
         }
 
         $counter = 0
-        foreach ($appx in $appxProvisionedPackages) {
-            $status = "Removing Provisioned $($appx.PackageName)"
-            Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Provisioned Apps" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$appxProvisionedPackages.Count*100)
-            try {
-                Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Path "$scratchDir" -PackageName $appx.PackageName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-            } catch {
-                Write-Host "Application $($appx.PackageName) could not be removed"
-                continue
+        if ($UseCmdlets) {
+            foreach ($appx in $appxProvisionedPackages) {
+                $status = "Removing Provisioned $($appx.PackageName)"
+                Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Provisioned Apps" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$appxProvisionedPackages.Count*100)
+                try {
+                    Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Path "$scratchDir" -PackageName $appx.PackageName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+                } catch {
+                    Write-Host "Application $($appx.PackageName) could not be removed"
+                    continue
+                }
+            }
+        } else {
+            foreach ($appx in $appxProvisionedPackages) {
+                $status = "Removing Provisioned $appx"
+                Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Provisioned Apps" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$appxProvisionedPackages.Count*100)
+                dism /english /image="$scratchDir" /remove-provisionedappxpackage /packagename=$appx /quiet /norestart | Out-Null
+                if ($? -eq $false) {
+                    Write-Host "AppX package $appx could not be removed."
+                }
             }
         }
         Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Provisioned Apps" -Status "Ready" -Completed
     }
     catch
     {
-        # This can happen if getting AppX packages fails
-        Write-Host "Unable to get information about the AppX packages. MicroWin processing will continue, but AppX packages will not be processed"
+        Write-Host "Unable to get information about the AppX packages. A fallback will be used..."
         Write-Host "Error information: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Microwin-RemoveProvisionedPackages -UseCmdlets $false
     }
 }

functions/private/Copy-Files.ps1

@@ -2,11 +2,17 @@ function Copy-Files {
     <#
 
         .DESCRIPTION
-        This function will make all modifications to the registry
-
+            Copies the contents of a given ISO file to a given destination
+        .PARAMETER Path
+            The source of the files to copy
+        .PARAMETER Destination
+            The destination to copy the files to
+        .PARAMETER Recurse
+            Determines whether or not to copy all files of the ISO file, including those in subdirectories
+        .PARAMETER Force
+            Determines whether or not to overwrite existing files
         .EXAMPLE
-
-        Set-WinUtilRegistry -Name "PublishUserActivities" -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Type "DWord" -Value "0"
+            Copy-Files "D:" "C:\ISOFile" -Recurse -Force
 
     #>
     param (
@@ -23,7 +29,7 @@ function Copy-Files {
 
         foreach ($file in $files) {
             $status = "Copying file {0} of {1}: {2}" -f $counter, $files.Count, $file.Name
-            Write-Progress -Activity "Copy Windows files" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$files.count*100)
+            Write-Progress -Activity "Copy disc image files" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$files.count*100)
             $restpath = $file.FullName -Replace $path, ''
 
             if ($file.PSIsContainer -eq $true) {
@@ -35,7 +41,7 @@ function Copy-Files {
                 Set-ItemProperty -Path ($destination+$restpath) -Name IsReadOnly -Value $false
             }
         }
-        Write-Progress -Activity "Copy Windows files" -Status "Ready" -Completed
+        Write-Progress -Activity "Copy disc image files" -Status "Ready" -Completed
     } catch {
         Write-Host "Unable to Copy all the files due to an unhandled exception" -ForegroundColor Yellow
         Write-Host "Error information: $($_.Exception.Message)`n" -ForegroundColor Yellow

functions/private/Get-WinUtilToggleStatus.ps1

@@ -35,6 +35,9 @@ Function Get-WinUtilToggleStatus {
 
         foreach ($regentry in $ToggleSwitchReg) {
             try {
+                if (!(Test-Path $regentry.Path)) {
+                    New-Item -Path $regentry.Path -Force | Out-Null
+                }
                 $regstate = (Get-ItemProperty -path $regentry.Path).$($regentry.Name)
                 if ($regstate -eq $regentry.Value) {
                     $count += 1
@@ -42,8 +45,23 @@ Function Get-WinUtilToggleStatus {
                 } else {
                     Write-Debug "$($regentry.Name) is false (state: $regstate, value: $($regentry.Value), original: $($regentry.OriginalValue))"
                 }
+                if (!$regstate) {
+                    switch ($regentry.DefaultState) {
+                        "true" {
+                            $regstate = $regentry.Value
+                            $count += 1
+                        }
+                        "false" {
+                            $regstate = $regentry.OriginalValue
+                        }
+                        default {
+                            Write-Error "Entry for $($regentry.Name) does not exist and no DefaultState is defined."
+                            $regstate = $regentry.OriginalValue
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
             } catch {
-                Write-Error "An error occurred while accessing registry entry $($regentry.Path): $_"
+                Write-Error "An unexpected error occurred: $_"
             }
         }
 

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile.ps1

@@ -38,6 +38,32 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile {
             if (-not $Fonts) {
                 Write-Host "===> Successfully Uninstalled: Nerd Fonts. <===" -ForegroundColor Yellow
             }
+
+        }
+
+        # Helper function used to uninstall a specific Nerd Fonts font corresponding registry keys.
+        function Uninstall-NerdFontRegKeys {
+            # Define the parameters block for the Uninstall-NerdFontsRegKey function.
+            param (
+                [string]$FontsRegPath = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts",
+                [string]$FontFamilyName = "CaskaydiaCove"
+            )
+
+            try {
+                # Get all properties (font registrations) from the registry path
+                $registryProperties = Get-ItemProperty -Path $FontsRegPath
+
+                # Filter and remove properties that match the font family name
+                $registryProperties.PSObject.Properties |
+                Where-Object { $_.Name -match $FontFamilyName } |
+                ForEach-Object {
+                    If ($_.Name -like "*$FontFamilyName*") {
+                        Remove-ItemProperty -path $FontsRegPath -Name $_.Name -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+                    }
+                }
+            } catch {
+                Write-Host "Error removing registry keys: $($_.exception.message)" -ForegroundColor Red
+            }
         }
 
         # Check if Chris Titus Tech's PowerShell profile is currently available in the PowerShell profile folder.
@@ -87,11 +113,28 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile {
 
                     # Call the function used to uninstall the specified Nerd Fonts package from the system.
                     Uninstall-NerdFonts -FontsPath $FontsPath -FontFamilyName $FontFamilyName
+
                 } catch {
                     # Let the user know that an error was encountered when uninstalling Nerd Fonts.
                     Write-Host "Failed to uninstall Nerd Fonts. Error: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
                 }
 
+                # Attempt to uninstall the specified Nerd Fonts registry keys from the system.
+                try {
+                    # Specify the registry path that the specified font registry keys will be uninstalled from.
+                    [string]$FontsRegPath = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts"
+
+                    # Specify the name of the font registry keys that is to be uninstalled from the system.
+                    [string]$FontFamilyName = "CaskaydiaCove"
+
+                    # Call the function used to uninstall the specified Nerd Fonts registry keys from the system.
+                    Uninstall-NerdFontRegKeys -FontsPath $FontsRegPath -FontFamilyName $FontFamilyName
+
+                } catch {
+                    # Let the user know that an error was encountered when uninstalling Nerd Font registry keys.
+                    Write-Host "Failed to uninstall Nerd Font Registry Keys. Error: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+                }
+
                 # Attempt to uninstall the Terminal-Icons PowerShell module from the system.
                 try {
                     # Get the content of the backup PowerShell profile and store it in-memory.
@@ -185,3 +228,4 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile {
         }
     }
 }
+

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilpsProfile.ps1

@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilpsProfile {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Installs & applies the CTT Powershell Profile
-    #>
-    Invoke-WPFRunspace -Argumentlist $PROFILE -DebugPreference $DebugPreference -ScriptBlock {
-        param ( $psprofile)
-        function Invoke-PSSetup {
-            $url = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ChrisTitusTech/powershell-profile/main/Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1"
-            $oldhash = Get-FileHash $psprofile -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-            Invoke-RestMethod $url -OutFile "$env:temp/Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1"
-            $newhash = Get-FileHash "$env:temp/Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1"
-            if ($newhash.Hash -ne $oldhash.Hash) {
-                    write-host "===> Installing Profile.. <===" -ForegroundColor Yellow
-                    # Starting new hidden shell process bc setup does not work in a runspace
-                    Start-Process -FilePath "pwsh" -ArgumentList "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoProfile -Command `"Invoke-Expression (Invoke-WebRequest `'https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/powershell-profile/raw/main/setup.ps1`')`"" -WindowStyle Hidden -Wait
-                    Write-Host "Profile has been installed. Please restart your shell to reflect changes!" -ForegroundColor Magenta
-                    write-host "===> Finished <===" -ForegroundColor Yellow
-            } else {
-                Write-Host "Profile is up to date" -ForegroundColor Green
-            }
-        }
-
-        if (Get-Command "pwsh" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-            if ($PSVersionTable.PSVersion.Major -ge 7) {
-                Invoke-PSSetup
-            }
-            else {
-                write-host "Profile requires Powershell 7, which is currently installed but not used!" -ForegroundColor Red
-                # Load the necessary assembly for Windows Forms
-                Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms
-                # Display the Yes/No message box
-                $question = [System.Windows.Forms.MessageBox]::Show("Profile requires Powershell 7, which is currently installed but not used! Do you want to install Profile for Powershell 7?", "Question",
-                    [System.Windows.Forms.MessageBoxButtons]::YesNo,
-                    [System.Windows.Forms.MessageBoxIcon]::Question)
-
-                # Check the result
-                if ($question -eq [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::Yes) {
-                    Invoke-PSSetup
-                }
-                else {
-                    Write-Host "Not proceeding with the profile setup!"
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        else {
-            write-host "Profile requires Powershell 7, which is not installed!" -ForegroundColor Red
-        }
-    }
-}

functions/private/Set-WinUtilRegistry.ps1

@@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ function Set-WinUtilRegistry {
         Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
     } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
         Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
+    } catch [System.UnauthorizedAccessException] {
+       Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.Message
     } catch {
         Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
         Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace

functions/public/Invoke-WPFButton.ps1

@@ -59,6 +59,6 @@ function Invoke-WPFButton {
         "MicrowinScratchDirBT" {Invoke-ScratchDialog}
         "WPFWinUtilInstallPSProfile" {Invoke-WinUtilInstallPSProfile}
         "WPFWinUtilUninstallPSProfile" {Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile}
-        "WPFWinUtilSSHServer" {Invoke-WinUtilSSHServer}
+        "WPFWinUtilSSHServer" {Invoke-WPFSSHServer}
     }
 }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFImpex.ps1

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ function Invoke-WPFImpex {
                 if ($Config) {
                     $jsonFile = Get-WinUtilCheckBoxes -unCheck $false | ConvertTo-Json
                     $jsonFile | Out-File $Config -Force
-                    "iex ""& { `$(irm christitus.com/win) } -Config '$Config'""" | Set-Clipboard
+                    "iex ""& { `$(irm https://christitus.com/win) } -Config '$Config'""" | Set-Clipboard
                 }
             } catch {
                 Write-Error "An error occurred while exporting: $_"

functions/public/Invoke-WPFSSHServer.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+function Invoke-WPFSSHServer {
+    <#
+
+    .SYNOPSIS
+        Invokes the OpenSSH Server install in a runspace
+
+  #>
+
+    Invoke-WPFRunspace -DebugPreference $DebugPreference -ScriptBlock {
+
+        Invoke-WinUtilSSHServer
+
+        Write-Host "======================================="
+        Write-Host "--     OpenSSH Server installed!    ---"
+        Write-Host "======================================="
+    }
+}

xaml/inputXML.xaml

@@ -1111,8 +1111,10 @@
                                 Choose a Windows ISO file that you've downloaded <LineBreak/>
                                 Check the status in the console
                             </TextBlock>
+                            <Rectangle Fill="{DynamicResource MainForegroundColor}" Height="2" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch" Margin="0,10,0,10"/>
+                            <TextBlock Margin="5" Padding="1" TextWrapping="Wrap" Foreground="{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}" ToolTip="Scratch directories act as a custom destination for image files"><Bold>Scratch directory settings (optional)</Bold></TextBlock>
                             <CheckBox x:Name="WPFMicrowinISOScratchDir" Content="Use ISO directory for ScratchDir " IsChecked="False" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}"
-                                ToolTip="Use ISO directory for ScratchDir " />
+                                ToolTip="Check this to use the path of the ISO file you specify as a scratch directory" />
                             <Grid>
                             <Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
                                 <ColumnDefinition Width="*" /> <!-- Takes the remaining space -->
@@ -1122,7 +1124,7 @@
                                         Text="Scratch"
                                         Margin="2"
                                         IsReadOnly="False"
-                                        ToolTip="Alt Path For Scratch Directory"
+                                        ToolTip="Specify an alternate path for the scratch directory"
                                         Grid.Column="0"
                                         VerticalAlignment="Center"
                                         Foreground="{DynamicResource LabelboxForegroundColor}">
@@ -1138,6 +1140,7 @@
                                     </Button.Content>
                                 </Button>
                             </Grid>
+                            <Rectangle Fill="{DynamicResource MainForegroundColor}" Height="2" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch" Margin="0,10,0,10"/>
                             <TextBox Name="MicrowinFinalIsoLocation" Background="Transparent" BorderBrush="{DynamicResource MainForegroundColor}"
                                 Text="ISO location will be printed here"
                                 Margin="2"
@@ -1172,6 +1175,7 @@
                                 ToolTip="Path to unpacked drivers all sys and inf files for devices that need drivers"
                             />
                             <CheckBox Name="MicrowinImportDrivers" Content="Import drivers from current system" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="False" ToolTip="Export all third-party drivers from your system and inject them to the MicroWin image"/>
+                            <CheckBox Name="MicrowinCopyVirtIO" Content="Include VirtIO drivers" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="False" ToolTip="Copy VirtIO Guest Tools drivers to your ISO file. Check this only if you want to use it on QEMU/Proxmox VE"/>
                             <Rectangle Fill="{DynamicResource MainForegroundColor}" Height="2" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch" Margin="0,10,0,10"/>
                             <CheckBox Name="WPFMicrowinCopyToUsb" Content="Copy to Ventoy" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="False" ToolTip="Copy to USB disk with a label Ventoy"/>
                             <Rectangle Fill="{DynamicResource MainForegroundColor}" Height="2" HorizontalAlignment="Stretch" Margin="0,10,0,10"/>
@@ -1262,7 +1266,13 @@
                                 - Once complete, the target ISO file will be in the directory you have specified <LineBreak/>
                                 - Copy this image to your Ventoy USB Stick, boot to this image, gg
                                 <LineBreak/>
-                                If you are injecting drivers ensure you put all your inf, sys, and dll files for each driver into a separate directory
+                                If you are injecting drivers ensure you put all your inf, sys, and dll files for each driver into a separate directory <LineBreak/><LineBreak/>
+                                <Bold>Installing VirtIO drivers</Bold><LineBreak/>
+                                If you plan on using your ISO on QEMU/Proxmox VE, you can bundle VirtIO drivers with your ISO to automatically install drivers. Simply tick the "Include VirtIO drivers" checkbox before starting the process. Then, follow these instructions:<LineBreak/><LineBreak/>
+                                    <TextBlock TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow" Margin="15,0,0,0" Text="1. Proceed with Setup until you reach the disk selection screen, in which you won't see any drives" Foreground="{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}"/><LineBreak/>
+                                    <TextBlock TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow" Margin="15,0,0,0" Text="2. Click &quot;Load Driver&quot; and click Browse" Foreground="{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}"/><LineBreak/>
+                                    <TextBlock TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow" Margin="15,0,0,0" Text="3. In the folder selection dialog, point to this path: &quot;D:\VirtIO\vioscsi\w11\amd64&quot; (replace amd64 with ARM64 if you are using Windows on ARM, and &quot;D:&quot; with the drive letter of the ISO)" Foreground="{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}"/><LineBreak/>
+                                    <TextBlock TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow" Margin="15,0,0,0" Text="4. Select all drivers that will appear in the list box and click OK" Foreground="{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}"/><LineBreak/>
                             </TextBlock>
                             <TextBlock Margin="15,0,15,15"
                                 Padding = "1"
@@ -1273,7 +1283,7 @@
                                 Foreground = "{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}"
                                 xml:space = "preserve"
                             >
-<Bold>Example:</Bold>
+<Bold>Driver structure example:</Bold>
      C:\drivers\
           |-- Driver1\
           |   |-- Driver1.inf
@@ -1282,7 +1292,7 @@
           |   |-- Driver2.inf
           |   |-- Driver2.sys
           |-- OtherFiles...
-                                </TextBlock>
+                            </TextBlock>
                             </StackPanel>
                         </Border>
                     </Grid>