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moriz · Aug 10, 2008, 08:49 PM // 20:49

i've been reading up on vlite, which is a program that can remove nonessential files from the vista disk image, which will result in a much smaller installation and memory footprint.

before i take the plunge though, is it really worth my time? my computer is fairly high end and have no problem running a full vista install. will there really be a big performance increase if i do this?

my specs:

intel core2duo E7200 OC'd at 3.2ghz
4gb PC2 800 corsair dominator
radeon HD4850
P5K-VM motherboard
500gb harddrive

Tarun · Aug 10, 2008, 08:51 PM // 20:51

No, it's not worth the hassle at all. It won't increase performance and disk space isn't something to worry about either.

With the specs you have, you've got no reason to bother with vLite.

Elder III · Aug 10, 2008, 09:06 PM // 21:06

I had a friend install that and he had a very buggy system until he just did a full install of Vista. Honestly though, do you need to use it when you have an up to date PC?

moriz · Aug 10, 2008, 09:31 PM // 21:31

well, i mainly want to see if i can do it or not.

my current PC uses ALOT of ram. it can be anywhere between 600mb to 1+gb. it's still not noticeable with 4gb RAM, but still... that's quite a bit.

Tarun · Aug 10, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Idle RAM is wasted RAM.

Evil Genius · Aug 11, 2008, 11:28 AM // 11:28

Vista is designed to use a lot of RAM while the user is completing desktop tasks etc because it makes things respond faster etc. When you load a game or run something memory intensive Vista automatically cuts RAM usage back. 4GB is tonnes anyway...

SnipiousMax · Aug 11, 2008, 03:38 PM // 15:38

With vLite you can make an install disk that includes SP1 and other windows updates. It'd save you time running windows update every time you did a clean install....but do you really do it often enough for it to be a major concern?

Tarun · Aug 11, 2008, 05:53 PM // 17:53

Snipious, you can do that without vLite and the associated bugs.

/integrate :P

There's also RyanVM stuff to integrate stuff easier.

moriz · Aug 11, 2008, 09:44 PM // 21:44

actually, i'll go with vlite if it can completely remove the stupid digitally signed driver thingy... and maybe UAC as well.

Thizzle · Aug 11, 2008, 10:53 PM // 22:53

Vista on it's on uses a lot of RAM, but even being not so good with computer and having tons of crap running 4GB should be plenty. I've used tons of stripped operating systems and most have a few missing things that might be needed, but just remember to have your video, audio, and network drivers on a disc or USB drive.

Evil Genius · Aug 12, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by moriz

and maybe UAC as well.

Surely you have UAC turned off though? Once off, all you get is a little red shield in task bar .... really not that annoying.

Tarun · Aug 12, 2008, 12:22 AM // 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by moriz

actually, i'll go with vlite if it can completely remove the stupid digitally signed driver thingy... and maybe UAC as well.

Both are security features and I believe both can be disabled, though it's not recommended at all. UAC can be altered to be less "annoying".

moriz · Aug 12, 2008, 02:24 AM // 02:24

hmm, i think i found a way to completely disable both in one fell swoop:

http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=dseo

this allows me to use ATI tray tools instead of catalyst control center. it also completely disabled that little red shield thingy when i have UAC turned off. the only difference is that my desktop now shows the words "test mode" on the four corners and the build number of my vista installation.

hmm, i wonder if there are any good custom ATI drivers for HD4850 yet...

Lord Sojar · Aug 17, 2008, 08:12 PM // 20:12

Funny, I have UAC off and no red shield icon bothering me. I don't remember exactly how I did it though.

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