[smilinjim]

Is it possible, once vLited Vista Ultimate installed, (plus Office, updates, etc.) -- with vLite modification to remove Aero -- to somehow "put it back" into the o/s installation, without re-formatting and starting over?

Now creating new .iso with 'protect Aero' checked, in case helpful, or wipe and re-install required.

PC: IBM ThinkPad R51 laptop, (1830- MU1). Centrino, Pentium-M @ 1.7GHz + ~1,150MB Ram. Believe Intel 855PM chipset, integrated ATI Radeon Mobility 7500 video.

MS compatibility advisor, (also AMD/ATI's), said OK for Vista, maybe minor issues XP IBM/Lenovo utilities -- (there are Vista versions). However, all said "NO!", re. video "card", ATI 7500. Apparent issues: pixel shader 0.0 & vertex shader 1.1. OK minimum RAM at 32MB (shared). All else reported OK for Vista.

Previously: XP SP2 Pro, with IBM/Lenovo or Omega video drivers. Worked fine, [except non-support of desired games]. Re-partitioned and formatted before Vista install.

Neither IBM/Lenovo, nor Microsoft, could say whether any Vista, any configuration or features, would run at all; but, definitely not "Glass", hence removal. High-intensity video features, e.g., 3-D translucent Aero "Glass", Flip, etc., not required; just Aero Basic appearance. [Yes, saw posts stating = same].

ATI forum: select o/s-included driver for related 9000, which appears to work fine in present "dull" install.

Issue: laptop primarily son's. Needed new o/s install. Saw my PC, with full, supported Vista install, and enchanted by appearance. He wants computer to "look like Vista", i.e., Aero Basic. Classic -> problematically unappealing.

First install -> square, gray, flat, dull look to everything. Advanced properties has all 'glitz' boxes selected. However, "personalize" shows only classic and other-dull options. No Aero, anywhere. [Otherwise, running great].

Creating .iso with vLite 1.2b, the application said OK to remove Aero, but somehow re-install/insert features or 'look' later, which forum member said faster.

However, cannot find that post, nor download, that would put anything Aero back into installation. Also, not found: some registry hack. Possible transfer from .iso with Aero? -- (without repair re-install). Or, is wipe and total re-install with new .iso required?

Thanks!!

[rayof86]

You could just pop the CD in or mount ISO and install full Vista at this point. You wouldnt lose anything but you would have 3GB of Vista bloat.