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    Is there anyway to slim down Vista (SP1) to make it close to XP's snappy'ness?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RichTJ99, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. RichTJ99

    RichTJ99 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I was curious, I know we can shut down a number of XP services to make XP faster. Can we do the same with Vista? Will a tweaked Vista run in a similar speed to XP?

    Thanks,
    Rich
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I will look at the walk through above.

    Is Vlite similar to Nlite? I have used Nlite before.

    Does Vlite make sure you dont remove something important from your vista install? Will it be as good as doing the tweaks after the fact?

    Thanks,
    Rich
     
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    vlite and nlite are from the same ppl
     
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    'Person'... not people.. ;)

    But yet, it's basically the same thing. Only problem is that you can't integrate a service pack with vLite.
     
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    ive always wanted to try vlite, but ive heard many problems with it and ive been scared up to now. i really want to try it. any tips and things i should know? any beginner tips with it? anything would be appreciated. ty
     
    McGrady, Mar 28, 2008
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