[brunces]

Friends,

Hello! Please, I'm in need of some help here. I'm trying to create a lite Windows Vista version on my own, but every time I do it, after installing it, I can't get the "Network and Sharing Center" to work out, I mean, it is simply missing on the operating system. This way, I can't search for any wireless networks available for me to get connected. So, I've decided to follow this tutorial I've found on internet, but there are a few different details between vLite options and the tutorial itself.

About the tutorial (PDF):
Guide to vLite 1.2 (January 1st, 2009) - Loyal Windows & vLite fan, Randomness (MSFN Boards)

About vLite:
I am using vLite v1.2 Final (last version available for download). WAIK is also properly installed.

About Windows Vista:
I have an original DVD which came with my new laptop, but it is in English. So, I decided to download a full copy of Windows Vista DVD in Portuguese (PT-BR), my native language, with SP1 included. After selecting the folder for the Windows installation files, I select "Windows Vista ULTIMATE" on the next little window. Then, I have:

Operating system: Windows Vista ULTIMATE
Description: Windows Vista Ultimate
Architecture: 32-bit
Version: 6.0.6001.18000

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On the "Task Selection" screen, I have:

Checked:
Integration, Components, Tweaks, Unattended setup, Bootable ISO.

Unchecked:
Enable before apply

Obs.: According the tutorial, I should leave "Service Pack Slipstream" unchecked, but this item simply doesn't appear on the list. I don't know why. Anything wrong?

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On the "Compatibility" screen, I have:

Under Features

Checked:
Aero Glass, File and printer sharing (Server), Internet Explorer, Internet Information Services (IIS), Recommended, Scanners and Cameras, Windows Faz and Scan, Windows Update.

Unchecked:
System Restore

Under Applications

Checked:
ACDSee / XNView, DriveimageXML, DVD Treasury, Hauppauge WinTV, KMPlayer, MediaPortal, Paint.NET, Perfect World Client, Zoom Player.

Unchecked:
Halo 2, Logitech Setpoint.

Obs.: Last time I tried, I left everything UNCHECKED. Then, some hidden components appeared on the "Components List", but some were still missing.

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On the "Components List" screen, according to the tutorial, there are some differences:

Accessories: OK.

Drivers: OK.

Hardware Support:
- "Fax Support" appears on vLite list, but it is missing on the tutorial.
- "WLAN Support" appears on the tutorial, but it is missing on the list.

Languages: OK.

Multimedia: OK.

Network:
- "MSN Installer" appears on the tutorial, but it is missing on vLite list.
- "Network and Sharing Center" appears on the tutorial, but it is missing on vLite list.
- "Windows Firewall" appears on the tutorial, but it is missing on vLite list.

Services:
- "ActiveX Installer Service" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.
- "Internet Connection Sharing" appears on the tutorial, but it is missing on vLite list.
- "Network Location Awareness (NLA)" appears on the tutorial, but it is missing on vLite list.
- "Offline files" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.
- "Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP)" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.
- "BitLocker Drive Encryption" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.
- "Microsoft Client for NFS" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.
- "Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA)" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.
- "Windows Ultimate Extras" appears on vLite list, but is missing on the tutorial.

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Some things may be different because of the Windows Vista version, language and perhaps the SP1 already included. I don't know. But why don't things like "Network and Sharing Center" or "Windows Firewall" appear on the list? These are native options. Detail: if I install the full Windows version (non-vLited), everything works fine, but it is too heavy for my laptop.

Well, I hope you can help me here, with this missing items, especially "Network and Sharing Center". I really need it.

Thank you for your attention, guys.

brunces

This post has been edited by brunces: 01 April 2009 - 06:16 AM

[brunces]

Guys,

I've tested and now I know that for the "Network and Sharing Center" to work properly, Services > Diagnostics can't be removed (neither Network related components, of course).

I hope the tip is useful.

brunces