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Message: <blockquote data-quote="m0deth" data-source="post: 145742" data-attributes="member: 28342">InfinityLoop, - We'd all like to see punkbuster work period <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> I currently have a "Lite" version of vista on my dell 1100 laptop, and....so far, with aero stripped, workflow rearranged(read classic window style), and the extras turned off, it actually does run faster than XP.That said, it wasn't without headaches still. Netgear wireless config software will not run, they don't tell you, and being an old MS user, I have always used the software that came with whatever adapter I used, as M$ WPA sucked, and rarely connected right.This 'version' can be found on the fav p2p sites, I use it, then enter my key for vista, and it worked fine, slipstreamed and in, all on one cd for the ultimate ver.This does not have MCE in it tho, it truly is Lite.While I agree with InfinityLoop about the reasoning for 'if it aint broke, dont fix it', but, I'm actually seeing an improvement in overall operation of the machine, and oddly enough, my cpu temp went down at idle? Dunno why...maybe better power management. I will try a MP install using this later this week, and let you know.If you guys do use Vista for MP....grab vLite(or is it vistaLite, made by the guy who made nLite for XP), install vista, tweak it, get drivers in, apps you need only, then use vlite to make a slipstreamed install for yourself, it makes life easier. You can alter what gets installed by default, and add driver paks(when you have good ones!), apps and others.Personally I had written Vista off, til I found this. I was on the beta team, and most versions besides the x64 seemed to run like crap during testing. But it had the toughest driver issues, same with app compatibility. It did run MCE fn smoothly tho with a hauppauge 150.If I can duplicate these results on the HTPC and eek a lil stability out of it, this may be an option.But if you want the least headache involved....avoid Vista for now as suggested above in the post.PS: before you all ask, yes UAC is off, who the hell needs that junk anyway? I've seen it spoofed before my very eyes, leading to remote desktop control soon after breaching it. I haven't left M$ in charge of protecting me for years, anyone who does is a fool. This is still M$, they still suck, and they have more people doing it now, you'd think maybe that would help. But hey, we get the privilege of paying more for our new OS at least!</blockquote>

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