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v1.5.4.6 released hopefully addressing those issues.

v1.5.4.6 released hopefully addressing those issues.

v1.5.4.6 released hopefully addressing those issues.

v1.5.4.6 released hopefully addressing those issues.

This tools turns your folder with the Windows image in it, into a fully bootable ISO. As of v1.4.0.1 ISO Maker now supports UEFI as default.

Step 1: Select the folder you wish you wish to make into an ISO.
Press the first 'Browse' button.
Step 2: Type in an ISO label.
Step 3: Select where you want to save the new ISO.
Press the second 'Browse' button.
Option: Boot Image
You can choose to add a custom boot image if required, i recommend you leave this at the default setting unless you are having issues.
Option: Rebuild Image
It is best to rebuild the image before it makes an ISO, this will decrease the size of your WIM image especially if you have made lots of changes and removed file.
Step 4: Press 'Start'
Once pressing start a black command prompt screen should appear with a progress indicator.

This tool lets you edit the registry of a selected image and i only recommend this tool for advanced users who have experience with the registry, so on that note...
WARNING: This tool is for ADVANCED users only!

As usual when working with images you will be asked to select the image you wish to work with, above i used a previously mounted image. Once you have selected the image you wish to work with then go ahead and click next.
NOTE: If you can't see any images in the list then click 'Browse' first and select your install.wim

Load Hive
Once done, you should see a screen like above. Select the registry items you wish to edit and click Load Hives and the regedit window should open.
Importing
You can click Import which will convert a registry file (*.reg) and Win Toolkit will automatically convert and import it for you.
Unload Hive
You can use this to unmount that registry hive when you no longer needed it, note though that it will do it automatically for you anyway when you try and close the tool.
Once done, close the tool and you should get a prompt asking you to save or discard the changes to the image. The rebuild option seems pointless if this is the only thing you have done to the image.
Accessing the registry
Open the registry as usual (WinKey + R > "regedit") and you should see something like the picture below:

The 'USB Boot Prep' tool let's you prepare your USB stick so that you can install Windows Vista/7 from it, your computer does require support to boot from USB for the USB stick to work.
Caution: The 'Full (Format)' button will format everything on the USB stick. W7T will ask if you're sure though.

Yellow: Usually means it is RAW and has not been formatted, not bootable.
Green: This means the drive is already bootable.
Step 1: Plug in your USB stick
This tool won't work without a USB Stick so go ahead and insert one.
Step 2: Select your stick
Hopefully W7T will detect your stick and list it, select the disk/partition you want to be bootable and click start.
Step 3: Select Quick or Full
Quick: This will just mark the partition as 'Active' and convert it to NTFS if needed.
Full: This will 'Clean' the USB stick remove all partitions and data.
W7T will work it's magic and let you know when it's done, once done you just need to copy and paste your installation files onto the USB stick.

You can think of WIM Manager as a GUI version of DISM/Imagex. You can rename, mount, unmount, delete, import, export, integrate unattended file, and so on...
NOTE: If you plan you on integrating stuff you don't have to mount it via this tool first, you can just go straight to All-In-One Tool.

1. You will probably see an empty list unless you have select an image before, if it's empty then go to 'Browse' and select the following option:
a) If you have extracted an ISO or copied the DVD onto your HDD then select the 'extracted DVD' solution and select the folder root (not the 'sources' folder itself but the folder before that). i.e. C:\\Win7SP1\\
Select a specific wim. Useful if you want to select the boot.wim or if you just have the install.wim without the other DVD contents.
OK, once done, you should see a list of images and a bunch of options.

Apply Unattended

If you created an unattended file then you can integrate it here, just simply select your unattended file.
Delete Image

This will literally delete the image from the install.wim, it is recommended to rebuild the image after you have delete all of the images you needed to delete, but you can rebuild just before you close WIM Manager (so you only rebuild once).
Edit

This lets you edit the name and/or description of the selected image.
Export

This lets you export the select image to its own *.wim file, can come in handy.
Import

This lets you capture a new image to add to the currently selected install.wim. This uses the 'Capture Image' tool.
Make ISO

Makes your selected DVD/Folder into a bootable DVD!
Merge Image

This lets you merge another *.wim into your selected install.wim, for example you can add your Vista into your selected Windows 7 image to create an All-In-One.
Mount Image

Self-explanatory, lets you mount the image.
Rebuild Image

This is probably the most handy feature, if you have made loads of edits to your image like integrate updates, delete files, then i recommend you do this as it will decrease the size of your install.wim which makes your ISO smaller.
Already Mounted Image

If you have an image already mounted it will be displayed like this. You can actually switch to the All-In-One Integrator and select this image to work with.

Set Product Key

This uses DISM to set a product key for the image.
Unmount

Unmounts the image, asking you if you want to save or discard changes.
Other Tools
This lets you switch between tools and save you from going back to the Tools Manager and selecting the new tool.

The 2nd version I'm working in around my coursework won't have any ads and will be available to buy. I used to use one of those crappy installers to earn some extra cash but people didn't like it and neither did I as sometimes it could also instead bloat. The company I used didn't always check the software they was provided so it HAD to go.
Since then, I decided to just have a 5 second advert. I make nowhere as much money but I'm happy with that as long as I aint bloating up peoples computers.

I've decided to experiment with having some sort of development cycle. This will give me an aim to do for the day and let you know what to expect at each nightly build.
 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
New Features The focus of these releases will be to add as many features as possible for you guys to test.
 
 
Wednesday and Saturday
Enhancements These releases will take feedback and put them into practice. This includes bug fixes and improving upon existing features, or just improving some code.
 
 
Sunday
Translation The en-US template will be updated so any new features will be translatable.
 
Note: I'm tempted to move translations to the 'Enhancement' days.
Automated Testing The goal of this task is to add more automated testing. I will be just sat at my desk thinking of tests so no new features will be added.
Documentation Comments within the code will be updated which makes things easier in the long run. Also the WTK 2.x documentation will be updated if required.
 
Yes there is documentation for WTK 2.x, currently standing at 15,000+ words (60 pages).
 
Any questions?

Hey guys I'm aware that the WinToolkit v2.x trial has expired. I will upload a new version on Monday once my exam is over and done with
 
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Hey guys I'm aware that the WinToolkit v2.x trial has expired. I will upload a new version on Monday once my exam is over and done with
 
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Hey guys I'm aware that the WinToolkit v2.x trial has expired. I will upload a new version on Monday once my exam is over and done with
 
Sorry for any inconvenience.

No worries. I wanted to release it sooner but a DNS issue was preventing me from accessing Wincert :'( Whilst I was at it, I downloaded about 3000 errors logs which i'll have to fix.
I've currently in a mix between reading a programming book for useful things to use in WTK 2.x, revising for an exam next week, work, and job hunting. ughhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Anyone who has donated quite recently have access to Oct 2015 exclusives. Soon to be Jan 2016.

No worries. I wanted to release it sooner but a DNS issue was preventing me from accessing Wincert :'( Whilst I was at it, I downloaded about 3000 errors logs which i'll have to fix.
I've currently in a mix between reading a programming book for useful things to use in WTK 2.x, revising for an exam next week, work, and job hunting. ughhhhhhhhhhhhh!

No worries. I wanted to release it sooner but a DNS issue was preventing me from accessing Wincert :'( Whilst I was at it, I downloaded about 3000 errors logs which i'll have to fix.
I've currently in a mix between reading a programming book for useful things to use in WTK 2.x, revising for an exam next week, work, and job hunting. ughhhhhhhhhhhhh!

I'm considering the idea of having a FREE version and a PRO version of WinToolkit v2.x. It's not set in stone. So here are some questions:
 
What do you think should be available to the PRO version but not the FREE version? Obviously driver + update integration will be free.  How much would you be willing to pay for the PRO version? Any other input?  
 
I will add that if i did choose the pro / free options. I would have a bog standard installer with no offers and remove the ads (on links) for the pro users.

DO NOT REPORT BUGS IN HERE!
 
The final version of the v1.x series has been released. My university degree depends on v2.x being successful, so I will be putting all my effort into that.
 
Bug Fixes
The only future releases of v1.x will just contain bug fixes. 
 
Requests
The request forum has already been closed.
 
Known Bugs
1.5.3.x - Update Catalog has many invalid index errors This is due to bad multi-threading. It essentially needs reprogramming.
 
 

The 'All-In-One Disk Creator' lets you create all in one disks, so for example you can have Windows 7 SP1 x86 and Windows 7 SP1 x64 in disk, you could further include Vista or 2008 server if you wished.

Step 1: Select your first image.
Press the 'Browse' button and select your first install.wim, you should then see all the images get lists
Step 2: Select your second image
Press the 'Browse' button again and select your second image, you should now see even more images added.
Optional 1: Add more images
You can keep hitting browse and add more and more images until your ready.
Optional 2: Delete the images you dont want!
Step 3: Press Create
W7T will then merge all of the images together, it will also try the best it can to resolve name conflicts however you may have to use the 'Edit' button and change some names to that NONE of them are the same, don't worry about descriptions, they won't conflict.
WARNING: It is really important that none of the images have the same name, W7T will try for example add 'x64' or 'x86' to the names of the images to remove conflicts, however sometimes this is not enough.
Optional: Rebuild
You can choose to rebuild your newly created image so that it can produce a smaller ISO.
Optional: ISO Maker
Self-explanatory, make a new ISO with your new creation.
Options

Unlock All Editions

Usually an image is locked to one edition i.e. Ultimate, so when it comes to install you don't have the option of choosing. Unlocking them will ask you which version of Windows you wish to install after booting from the ISO/USB.
x64 Recovery Mode

This will copy the 64bit Recovery Mode files, so if something happens to your computer and it's 64bit, you can use this option.

The 'All-In-One Disk Creator' lets you create all in one disks, so for example you can have Windows 7 SP1 x86 and Windows 7 SP1 x64 in disk, you could further include Vista or 2008 server if you wished.

Step 1: Select your first image.
Press the 'Browse' button and select your first install.wim, you should then see all the images get lists
Step 2: Select your second image
Press the 'Browse' button again and select your second image, you should now see even more images added.
Optional 1: Add more images
You can keep hitting browse and add more and more images until your ready.
Optional 2: Delete the images you dont want!
Step 3: Press Create
W7T will then merge all of the images together, it will also try the best it can to resolve name conflicts however you may have to use the 'Edit' button and change some names to that NONE of them are the same, don't worry about descriptions, they won't conflict.
WARNING: It is really important that none of the images have the same name, W7T will try for example add 'x64' or 'x86' to the names of the images to remove conflicts, however sometimes this is not enough.
Optional: Rebuild
You can choose to rebuild your newly created image so that it can produce a smaller ISO.
Optional: ISO Maker
Self-explanatory, make a new ISO with your new creation.
Options

Unlock All Editions

Usually an image is locked to one edition i.e. Ultimate, so when it comes to install you don't have the option of choosing. Unlocking them will ask you which version of Windows you wish to install after booting from the ISO/USB.
x64 Recovery Mode

This will copy the 64bit Recovery Mode files, so if something happens to your computer and it's 64bit, you can use this option.

This tool lets you create addons for Windows 7 Toolkit, this tool has a lot of potential, more than people realize! Used correctly, this tool can have your progams pre-installed after Windows installation.
This tool is the most complex, but you becomes very easy to use ones you get your head around it but this is not for the faint hearted. So good luck!
Note: I will only be covering the basics!
Info

This is one of the easier screens and is pretty self explanatory and i'm pretty sure you can figure this out.
Files

This will copy file to the mounted wim image when someone adds this addon. So go ahead and click 'Add Files' at the bottom.
1. Click the folder button and browse to the file you wish to copy.
2. Select the destination, you can choose to a pre-defined area and then add '\\filenameyouwant.exe'
You can also type it in manually like 'C:\Windows\System32\RunOnce.exe' but you would not type the beginning 'C:\' so it would be 'Windows\System32\RunOnce.exe'
Folder

Same as above, select the folder you wish to have installed and then select where you want the folder to go.

Add any *.reg files you wish to have installed or required for your addons, some users use a program like InstallWatch which tells you what registry/file changes where made to your computer during an installation. You then export the registry changes and import them here.
Delete Files

Type in the location of the file you need deleting for example 'Windows\System32\Example.exe'
Shortcuts

This is where you can create shortcuts for the program you made. You can just copy and paste a pre-existing shortcut from an installation in the 'File' tab and tell it where it needs to go i.e. Desktop.
You don't need to use 'Icon' if the exe you pointed too already has one. Also 'Arguments' is mostly left blank as you don't need anything like /s /q /quiet, etc..
Commands

This is for commands which you want to run after Windows has been installed.
It doesn't seem like it has alot of potential but trust me it does! Used correctly, you can do anything with this tool.
As mentioned above you can use InstallWatch to record what an installation does, so that you can use that information to make an addon which then has that program pre-installed when you have Windows installed.
Any questions about this tool (not bugs) just post in here and i will try to reply.

The latest version can be downloaded from here: http://testing.wintoolkit.co.uk
 
The tool itself is not finished yet.
 
 
Tools worked on so far and their completion:
Main Menu: 100% EXE to MSP Converter: 100% Language Pack Converter: 100% MSU to CAB Converter: 100% USB Boot Preparation: 98% ISO Maker: 98% WIM Manager: 30%

I've decided to go through the free / pro editions.
 
THE PRICES AND WHAT COMES WITH EACH EDITION CAN BE NEGOTIATED IN THIS TOPIC
 
FREE
All-In-One Integrator Updates, Drivers, Wallpapers. Failed updates will still go to Silent Installers list
ISO Maker USB Prep Tool HOME [£$€ 5]
No advertisements on links. All-In-One Integrator Wallpapers, gadgets,Tweaks, Theme packs, Silent Installers
Converters AIO Disk Creator Addon Maker Basic Windows 8.1 exclusive ISOs PRO [£$€ 15]
Everything else Full All-In-One Integrator (all tabs available) ESD Support (well converter anyway) Live OS support WIM Registry Editor Unattended Creator All exclusive ISOs I best get back to programming
 
Can you think of anything else which should be free or in home edition?

Hey gang. Sorry for not being on here much. I decided to do an internship which took up pretty much all my time. I wanted the experience and more things to put on my CV/Resume. At the moment I'm just updating the exclusive downloads
 
Hope you're all well