Install-wim-tweak.exe May 2026

install-wim-tweak.exe /o /c Microsoft.OneDrive.Sync /u

install-wim-tweak.exe /[Mode] /[Package|Feature|Appx] /[Action] [Path|PackageName] | Switch | Description | |--------|-------------| | /o | Offline mode – target a mounted WIM folder (e.g., C:\mount\windows ) | | /l | List all components in the image | | /p | Target a specific package by name | | /c | "Commit changes" – makes the tweak permanent | | /s | Silent mode – suppresses on-screen output | | /r | Remove the component (requires prior tweak or /u flag) | | /u | Mark component as uninstallable (the core function) | | * | Wildcard – applies to all matching packages | Example Commands: List all Appx packages in a mounted offline image:

install-wim-tweak.exe /o /l /appx

:: List all Windows features install-wim-tweak.exe /o /l /features > C:\features-list.txt

:: Get image index (usually 6 for Pro) dism /get-imageinfo /imagefile:C:\win11.wim install-wim-tweak.exe

dism /export-image /sourceimagefile:C:\win11_tweaked.wim /sourceindex:1 /destinationimagefile:C:\win11_clean.wim /compress:max | Windows Version | Compatibility | Notes | |----------------|---------------|-------| | Windows 10 1809 – 22H2 | Full | Works best; all features supported | | Windows 11 21H2 – 23H2 | Full | May need to run as admin with compatibility set to Win10 | | Windows 11 24H2+ | Partial | Some packages use new component registry; test thoroughly | | Windows Server 2019/2022 | Limited | Server core has fewer Appx packages; mostly unnecessary | | Windows 10 LTSC | Low | Already minimal; no need for tweaks |

Introduction: The Hidden Key to Windows Customization In the world of IT administration, system imaging, and Windows deployment, time is money. When you need to roll out hundreds or thousands of Windows workstations, every unnecessary click, pre-installed app, or intrusive feature slows down productivity. Microsoft provides powerful tools like the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) and DISM (Deployment Imaging Service and Management) to streamline this process. However, even these enterprise-grade tools have limitations—especially when it comes to removing deeply embedded system components like OneDrive, Cortana, or the Windows Store. install-wim-tweak

Enter —a small, lightweight, yet incredibly powerful command-line utility that has become a cult favorite among system integrators, technicians, and power users. This tool unlocks the ability to manipulate Windows Image ( .wim ) files in ways that DISM alone cannot.