Getting the install.esd file not encrypted by Windows Update

Hi

I have a computer with Windows 10 v1511 Enterprise 64 bit.

I would like to download the new build 11xxx on the first computer through Windows Update and I would stop its automatic installation in order that I can get the <Primary_partition_letter>:\$Windows.~BT\sources\install.esd file not encrypted.

So, how do I do this?

Thanks

Bye

Hi, balubeto.

I follow this excellent tutorial (and associated script) provided by Kari to get an install.wim based ISO from the install.esd (BEFORE letting it restart for install) for each new Insider build: ESD to ISO - Create Bootable ISO from Windows 10 ESD File

Works great for me. bye

When Windows 10 v1511 downloads a new build 11xxx from Windows Update, how can I be sure that its installation does not start automatically ever?

When I moved the <Primary_partition_letter>:\$Windows.~BT\sources\install.esd file, how do I undo this installation by eliminating all its files?

In practice, when I moved the file install.esd, I would not continue with the installation of the build 11xxx but I would undo it deleting all its files.

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I'm still waiting for your answer.

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Seems to me you already answered your own question...

Once the download completes, you copy the ESD to another location, then delete the $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS Folders..
Deleting the BT/WS folders - prevents the installation..

You must snag the ESD before allowing the PC to reboot and continue to install the new OS..

Kyhi said:

Seems to me you already answered your own question...

Once the download completes, you copy the ESD to another location, then delete the $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS Folders..
Deleting the BT/WS folders - prevents the installation..

You must snag the ESD before allowing the PC to reboot and continue to install the new OS..

Without rebooting the computer and running the Settings window closing and these commands from the Command Prompt (run as Administrator):

Code:

takeown /F "<BT/WS_Directory_path>" /A /R /D S /SKIPSL >nul 2>&1
icacls "<BT/WS_Directory_path>" /reset
icacls "<BT/WS_Directory_path>" /grant:r Administrators:(OI)(CI)F /inheritance:e /Q /C /T /L >nul 2>&1
rd /S /Q "<BT/WS_Directory_path>" >nul 2>&1

you're sure that Windows allows to remove the two directories mentioned above?

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@balubeto - so, have you tried extended disk cleanup to remove these folders and files? I'm talking about Option Two of this tutorial: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...a.html#option2

Yes - right-click Delete is all I use