Win Toolkit (formerly Windows 7 Toolkit) - anyone try?

[par4thecourse]

I was reading a few forums and searching for some system software and
came across Win Toolkit. It was just upgraded to v1.4.0.20 on May 30.
Using a Google group search, it doesn't seem like it's ever been
mentioned here, so I'll post a bit more info than usual (haven't tried
it yet).


This is the official forum for it. The program author, Legolash2o, is
also the moderator of the forum:

http://www.wincert.net/forum/forum/179-win-toolkit/

and this is the main upgrading thread:

http://www.wincert.net/forum/topic/9578-win-toolkit-v140x/


It appears one has to register for the Wincert forum to download from
there, but there's a Mediafire link provided, and Softpedia has it, too:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Windows-7-
Toolkit.shtml


There's also a 16 minute video on youtube that describes it in detail:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRrsQmoSmk





The features are as follows: (My favorite is the component removal.
There are also some links for files such as like SP1, IE9, Google
Chrome. etc. in the Download window, but I'm not sure if they link to a
mirror site or the original url)

"Win Toolkit is a lightweight and easy to use application that was
created in order to help you customize your Windows installation!

With this tool you can integrate Addons, Drivers, Gadgets, Language
packs, Modified Files, Theme Packs, Tweaks, Silent Installers, Updates.
You can also remove features such as Windows Media Player and customize
Windows default services state. Win Toolkit also comes with extra tools
which helps you convert files, make ISOs, download the latest updates
(thanks to SoLoR), and completely customize your images to tailor your
Windows installation disk to your exact needs.

Unattended Creator
I'm sure you can guess what this is, this creates an Unattended file
which you use to install Windows with, just create and make sure you
place the new file in the DVD root.

USB Boot Prep
Prepares your USB stick so you can install Windows from it, obviously
your computer needs to support USB booting!

WIM Manager
Manage and edit your install.wim, for example you can rename images,
delete images, add new ones, create ISO, rebuild, mount, unmount, etc...
You can also use this tool to integrate your unattended files.



All-In-One Disk Creator
This tool let's you combine all your WIM files into one DVD, this is
most commonly used is to merge x86 and x64 disks.

Component Removal
This program let's you remove over 100 components which comes with
Windows, some of them are Internet Explorer, IIS, Windows Media Player,
Sample Pictures, Tablet PC components, etc... I am also planning on
adding some more eventually.

WIM Registry Editor
This tool mounts the wim and then it's registry so you can add your
tweaks into that image!


MSP Extractor (MS Office)
Converters Office Updates to msp so they can automatically install when
you install Office.

MSU > CAB Converter
Converts MSU to CAB files so you can integrate them or install on your
current OS via the CAB Installer.

Online Installers
Driver Installer
This will install drivers on your currently installed system using
pnputil.exe, it will only install the drivers you need.This tool also
lets you uninstall drivers too.
Update Installer
This will install updates on your currently installed system, probably
mostly used by those who use SoLoR Updates. This tool also lets you
uninstall old updates too.

Image Tools
SWM Merger
Merge *.swm files into a larger *.wim file so it can be edited.
WIM Splitter
This tool splits your install.wim into multiple files so you can fit
them onto multiple CDs.
Capture Image
Captures new WIM images, so you can use that new image to install
Windows.

Other Tools

Addon Maker
This tool is for advanced users to create .WA files which other users
can use the All-In-One Tool to integrate into your image.
CAB Retriever
When Windows Update downloads updates, the cab files get left in a
folder. This tool retrieves those files so you can integrate them.