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Minimize DISM "Reset Base" update data

Overview​

About this script

This script improves your privacy on Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This script diminishes unnecessary system data, thus enhancing your privacy and performance.

The DISM tool is used to manage Windows images and is often used to fix issues with the Windows operating system 1.

The "Reset Base" option can help to reduce the size of the WinSxS folder 2. Once, "Reset Base" is enabled, you cannot uninstall any previous updates 2. This script activates the "Reset Base" feature, minimizing the size of WinSxS folder. It contributes to the reduction of redundant data, enhancing both the performance of your system and your privacy.

The WinSxS folder, also known as the "Windows Side by Side" folder, is a component of the Windows operating system 3. It is located in the Windows directory (for example, C:\Windows\WinSxS) 3. The WinSxS folder is used to store system components that are required for the installation of Windows 3. It also stores components that are added to the system through Windows updates 3.

Windows Component Store contains all the files that are required to Windows features on demand 3.

Caution

Once the "Reset Base" operation is activated, you will not be able to uninstall previous updates. However, this small trade-off improves your privacy and control over system data. small trade-off improves your privacy and control over system data.

This script uses Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Safe for General Use

This script is recommended for all users. It helps to improve privacy without affecting stability.

Implementation Details

  • Language: batch

  • Required Privileges: Administrator rights

  • Compatibility: Windows only

  • Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Privacy cleanup category. This category configures Windows using 86 scripts. These scripts are organized in 18 categories. The category includes 9 subscripts and 5 subcategories that include more scripts and categories. Read more on category page ▶

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Choose one of three ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
  3. Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

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You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the script name: Minimize DISM "Reset Base" update data.
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Irreversible Changes

This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.

  1. Download the script file by clicking on the button below:

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  2. Run the script file by clicking on it.

Download revert script​

This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.

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Alternative 3. Copy​

This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.

  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
HELP: Step-by-step guide

  1. Click on Start menu

  2. Type cmd

  3. Right click on Command Prompt select Run as administrator

  4. Click on Yes to run Command Prompt

Animation showing how to open terminal as administrator on Windows 11

  1. Copy the following code:
Code to apply changes
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide\Configuration!DisableResetbase"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide\Configuration'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide\Configuration' /v 'DisableResetbase' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
  1. Right click on command prompt to paste it.
  2. Press Enter to apply remaining code.

Copy restore code​

Copy and run the following code to restore changes:

Revert code
:: Set the registry value "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide\Configuration!DisableResetbase"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$revertData = '1'; reg add 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide\Configuration' /v 'DisableResetbase' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$revertData"^"" /f"

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