This post has been edited by Randomness: Jan 3 2009, 06:44 AM

I've got a question. You say to check the UAC control to remove it but I get a message saying that "run legacy CPL" needs that to function and for the legacy CPL item, you say to leave it.

So what's the deal?

I have the same problem and don't know what to do... can I remove CPL elevated??

@ Randomness: I find this so called 'Guide' of yours kind of a waste of time in my opinion. Have you even slightly looked up what all of the components and services really do? Most of the tips you give are misleading and dead wrong! Stop writing these guides if you don't know what your talking about. It's a good initiative, I agree, but only if started by someone who really knows all of the components and services including their dependencies inside out...

Sorry to be a little harsh here, but it kinda bugged me
No disrespect whatsoever

Could you please make some corrections if you think that there were some mistakes? My Vista Image is based in a part on this guid so before the installation I would like to know if I have to correct something, I don't want then my system to be unstable. Thanks

Well, if you read the reply's on this thread, you'll notice that a lot of users are correcting almost every part of the "Guide"

I've read all the topic, well it's not so long, just 2 pages and I did some changes but still maybe there is something I did wrong following the guide...

Removing cpl and uac are fine. I've yanked both of them out and the os is functioning fine (so far as I can tell)

its better to have guide for WHAT happens if a component is removed than what can or cannot be removed (u can always create a Remove all (all checked) install)
eg: i never use Zip folders then whats the ponit in keeping it? there are so many components like the same..

Better provide a detailed description,dependencies etc for each componet ,update it with user feedbacks
It helps nuhi to less document the app and more on features

I work on the basis that if I don't know what it is I must not use it therefore I remove it

I am joking of course but this does work in some cases. If you know what drivers/hardware you need/have then the Drivers and Hardware Support sections should be easy. Basically, do as it says in the info. If you don't have a QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter (whatever that is) then you don't need the driver. If you don't have a firewire port or don't have any firewire devices don't bother with the hardware support (just make sure you have it turned off in the bios otherwise you'll get unknown hardware in you device manager if you have a port but don't use it).

For example I have a TV card but I have a driver. So I can check Drivers->TV Tuners but must not check Hardware Support->TV Tunner support.


As for the rest of the components I'd suggest you do a little more experimentation, maybe try removing lots of components and checking the install in a VM. I guess it's reasonable for a first attempt but I think maybe you should change some of those DO NOT REMOVE components to I DON'T KNOW components and we can get a few more notes in about their use. For example Distributed Link Tracking Client and Protected Storage can be safely removed as most users don't use or even know what these are for. Error Reporting can be safely removed so it should be green. It's irrelevant whether people like MS or not.

Also there seem to be quite a few missing components here. Perhaps we can see an update coming soon? Perhaps you could add systems you've tested on and your setup in general with a mention of the hardware and software you use.

Anyway well done on the effort. If you can keep at it this will turn into a valuable resource.

Just remember (as mentioned) everyone has different systems and software. What works for one may not work for another. It's the bane of the software makers existence.

can someone provide a list of components vlite can remove because I havent got a full ISO of vista, just one which someone else has done

I might try and make a list of what components can be removed without any trouble

This post has been edited by Richard Arkless: Aug 17 2008, 11:15 AM

That sounds illegal. Tut. Tut.

I didnt say I downloaded it lol so will anyone help provide a list

What?! You think just because you didn't download it then it's not illegal? Are you for real?!

lol I didnt keep it lol I just borrow it so I can reformat my hard drive because it was bloated by what the OEMS put on there

1. sound controller driver, it won't affect system like harddisk or motherboard, also vista can find it very quickly through windowsupdate.

2. IMAPlv2 Burning Support, if I use nero, can I safely remove it?

1. if its a driver thats on the original dvd then it should be on windows update and no it wont effect anything

2. yes you can remove imapi because nero uses third party components, I think only microsoft based burning software uses it e.g. wmp

This post has been edited by Richard Arkless: Aug 19 2008, 05:50 AM

@Goldart - yes you can safely remove IMAPI.

*ops wrong topic*

This post has been edited by aviv00: Aug 19 2008, 01:48 PM

Hey there, I have a question. I am Vliting my version of Vista Ultimate for my laptop. I won't ever connect to the laptop with remote desktop but i may want to use my laptop to connect to my home desktop computer. So i was wondering if I remove Remote desktop and Assistance what does that do? Does it completly slag remote desktop or will it still let me use remote desktop client to connect to some other computer?

Thx in advance

i make my version of vista and i distribute it to my friends, they install it with their own serial. what's wrong with you guys? even vlite in its unattended setting installs a trial windows vista serial.

and i have a version of vista and a version of windows server 2008 distributed legally by magazines here in greece. i could turn those trial versions to full by purchasing a serial.
illegal is to distribute a warez version, not a trial.

This post has been edited by doomangel: Aug 22 2008, 07:47 AM