By optimizing and mounting the VHDX directly on the host for image capture, the build process no longer needs to boot the VM into WinPE, create SMB network shares, generate temporary local accounts, or rely on complex Hyper-V switch IP configurations. This streamlines the workflow and eliminates multiple networking and permission-related points of failure.
This change also removes the need to generate and attach WinPE capture media. All related parameters (`ShareName`, `Username`, `VMHostIPAddress`, `CreateCaptureMedia`, `CleanupCaptureISO`), UI controls, capture scripts, and documentation references have been removed or updated to reflect the simplified architecture.
Adds a new configuration parameter and UI toggle to control whether downloaded Windows ESD files are removed after application. Updates the download process to check for and reuse existing ESD files that match the latest metadata filename, saving bandwidth and time on subsequent executions. Integrates the conditional deletion logic into the shared cleanup module.
Since Windows 10 is out of support and only allows ESU updates, LTSB/LTSC builds are impacted by this and are unable to be offline serviced.
This commit fixes that by installing the CU in the VM, staging the update in a LTSCUpdate folder in the Apps folder.
Removes duplicated KB path cleanup logic scattered across multiple locations in the build script and consolidates it into the shared cleanup module.
Adds KBPath parameter to the cleanup function and handles removal of Windows/.NET cumulative update downloads when RemoveUpdates flag is set.
Improves maintainability by eliminating redundant cleanup code and ensures consistent cleanup behavior across different build scenarios including standard builds, VHDX caching, and restore defaults operations.
Consolidates duplicated cleanup code by moving logic into a shared function, eliminating redundant implementations across multiple locations.
Removes standalone cleanup functions (Remove-FFU, Remove-Apps, Remove-Updates) and replaces scattered cleanup calls with a single invocation of Invoke-FFUPostBuildCleanup.
Enhances driver cleanup to preserve configuration files (Drivers.json and DriverMapping.json) while removing other contents, preventing loss of driver mapping data.
Improves maintainability by centralizing cleanup operations and reducing code duplication, making future updates easier to implement consistently.
Introduces a "Restore Defaults" feature in the UI to reset the environment. This action removes generated configuration files, ISOs, downloaded apps, updates, drivers, and FFUs.
The post-build cleanup logic is refactored from the main build script into a new common function. This new function is used by both the standard build process and the new restore defaults feature, promoting code reuse and simplifying maintenance.
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