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<blockquote data-quote="eXDee" data-source="post: 400290" data-attributes="member: 68077"><p>Yeah i know about vlite, i used nlite (only trimmed some) for my xp install.</p><p>The problem is i don't know what is safe to remove.</p><p></p><p>edit: from searching it seems theres a lot of interest in VLite to get vista trimmed down. But no one ever replies.</p><p>So if anyone is interested at all and wants to give some input on what to remove/what not, that would be useful.</p><p></p><p>Also found this, which confirms what i'd head:</p><p></p><p></p><p>The goal here is to have vista running as lean as possible, so its not really about removing things to decrease the install size, more so about trying to speed it up, and then customization so it appears less like a computer. But unncessary things like games and windows mail etc will still be removed. This is obviously coming from the point of a dedicated mediacentre.</p><p>Also it cant chop off parts that will likely be needed by mediaportal plugins.</p><p></p><p>So far i know the following must be kept</p><p>*Aero (if using EVR/DXVA)</p><p>*Anything media player related</p><p></p><p>In the compatibility window i have ticked:</p><p>*Aero Glass</p><p>*Internet Explorer (i actually use firefox but im not sure on this)</p><p>*Reccommended</p><p>*Windows Update</p><p>*Mediaportal (in applications tab)</p><p></p><p>Now onto the components - what i've ticked to REMOVE</p><p></p><p>Accessories:</p><p>*Games</p><p>*Mobility Center</p><p>*Speech Support</p><p>*Windows sidebar and gadgets</p><p></p><p>Drivers:</p><p>*Diva Server</p><p>*Modems</p><p>*Printers</p><p>*QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter</p><p>*Scanners</p><p></p><p>Hardware Support:</p><p>*Fax Support</p><p>*Modem Support</p><p>*Windows Mobile Device Centre</p><p>*Windows Portable Devices (???)</p><p></p><p>Languages:</p><p>*All ticked, i personally only speak english, so the rest aren't of any use to me. If someone has a good reason why i shouldnt do this then i'd be glad to hear it.</p><p></p><p>Multimedia:</p><p>*Movie and DVD Maker</p><p>*Music and Video Samples</p><p>*Sample Pictures</p><p>*Sideshow</p><p>*Windows Calendar</p><p></p><p>Network:</p><p>*Unsure, i wouldnt imagine leaving these all in would affect running processes/speed?</p><p></p><p>Services:</p><p>*Unsure</p><p></p><p>System:</p><p>*Digital Locker</p><p>*Malicious Software Removal Tool? (not sure on this one, i dont plan to run an antivirus for obvious reasons, but not sure if this is a good idea. Manual scans every month or two are likely though)</p><p>*Windows Defender (Runs in background, as with antivirus i dont see the need)</p><p>*Windows Easy Transfer</p><p></p><p>Tweaks</p><p></p><p>Security:</p><p>*Antispyware: Disabled</p><p>*User Account control: Disabled</p><p></p><p>System:</p><p>*Autoplay: Disabled (stick in a DVD/CD etc, dont want a window popping up while in fullscreen)</p><p></p><p>Explorer:</p><p>*Control Panel Classic View: Enabled</p><p>*Show extensions for known file types: Enabled</p><p>*Show hidden files and folders: Enabled</p><p></p><p>Internet Explorer:</p><p>*Both Phishing options disabled</p><p></p><p>Services</p><p>*Unsure, might be better to config them here than completely remove them above....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eXDee, post: 400290, member: 68077"] Yeah i know about vlite, i used nlite (only trimmed some) for my xp install. The problem is i don't know what is safe to remove. edit: from searching it seems theres a lot of interest in VLite to get vista trimmed down. But no one ever replies. So if anyone is interested at all and wants to give some input on what to remove/what not, that would be useful. Also found this, which confirms what i'd head: The goal here is to have vista running as lean as possible, so its not really about removing things to decrease the install size, more so about trying to speed it up, and then customization so it appears less like a computer. But unncessary things like games and windows mail etc will still be removed. This is obviously coming from the point of a dedicated mediacentre. Also it cant chop off parts that will likely be needed by mediaportal plugins. So far i know the following must be kept *Aero (if using EVR/DXVA) *Anything media player related In the compatibility window i have ticked: *Aero Glass *Internet Explorer (i actually use firefox but im not sure on this) *Reccommended *Windows Update *Mediaportal (in applications tab) Now onto the components - what i've ticked to REMOVE Accessories: *Games *Mobility Center *Speech Support *Windows sidebar and gadgets Drivers: *Diva Server *Modems *Printers *QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter *Scanners Hardware Support: *Fax Support *Modem Support *Windows Mobile Device Centre *Windows Portable Devices (???) Languages: *All ticked, i personally only speak english, so the rest aren't of any use to me. If someone has a good reason why i shouldnt do this then i'd be glad to hear it. Multimedia: *Movie and DVD Maker *Music and Video Samples *Sample Pictures *Sideshow *Windows Calendar Network: *Unsure, i wouldnt imagine leaving these all in would affect running processes/speed? Services: *Unsure System: *Digital Locker *Malicious Software Removal Tool? (not sure on this one, i dont plan to run an antivirus for obvious reasons, but not sure if this is a good idea. Manual scans every month or two are likely though) *Windows Defender (Runs in background, as with antivirus i dont see the need) *Windows Easy Transfer Tweaks Security: *Antispyware: Disabled *User Account control: Disabled System: *Autoplay: Disabled (stick in a DVD/CD etc, dont want a window popping up while in fullscreen) Explorer: *Control Panel Classic View: Enabled *Show extensions for known file types: Enabled *Show hidden files and folders: Enabled Internet Explorer: *Both Phishing options disabled Services *Unsure, might be better to config them here than completely remove them above.... [/QUOTE]
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