for those who wanna install vista soon, u can use this tool called vlite :

Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that. So here is the tool for easy removal of the unwanted components in order to make Vista run faster and to your liking. vLite can also create the bootable ISO and apply the tweaks directly.

This tool doesn't use any kind of hacking, all files and registry entries are protected as they would be if you install the full version only without the components you select for the removal.

It configures the installation directly, before the installation, meaning you'll have to remake the ISO and reinstall it. This method is much cleaner, not to mention easier and more logical than doing it after installation on every reinstall.

www.vlite.net

for all sifu who ran aero glass effect on vista ultimate,

i heard it's around 600+ MB ram usage when 1st start up on vista ultimate w aero glass enable, does this true?

i really wonder does 2gb takes effect on me, i never play games or do ram intensive task, the max i'll do is browsing website with lots of tabs and chatting which maximum consumes around 500MB

i got 1gb on my R60 now, my current windows xp start up ram usage is around 250MB, and maximum ram i used is around 750MB

all sifu pls advice

and merry christmas too

This post has been edited by wtm0325: Dec 15 2006, 07:21 AM

for your usage , 1gb will be enough , i have 1gb and run a number of things the most it takes up about 700mb , but still if u got chance to get more ram , go for it, your system will be have noticebly improvment for sure !

Where can download Windows Vista now? no link to download liao? I think my PC also cant support Vista.

Thats is not design for win vista. If try in vista capable processor then should be no problem.

MEh, I really need to get Mod fix up the 1st post

Some info that lazy ppl tend not to read in the prior post

- YOU DON'T ASK FOR LINK IN HERE!!!!
- Starting with RC2, you need 1GB of RAM for Aero to start taking effect
- You CAN install Vista on at least a PIII Machine. It has been done
- The slowness of teh system is not the OS's fault. It's because ppl are too lazy to turn off the effect and such
- Flip 3D and Aero effects does not consume more resources and energy. It uses even less than the 3rd party software that can create the same effect on XP machine. This is due to DWM (Desktop Windows Manager) that renders these effect in the background instead of rendering it on the spot
- The navigation system are designed after years of research on how ppl uses the PC and feedback by the beta testers (which many you can find here in this thread). If you don't like it, don't use it.
- THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A VISTA CERTIFIED MOTHERBOARD!!!!
- The full release is at the end of January. DON'T ASK ANYMORE!!!!

Good info!!

Dear Mod/TS.. FYA plz

anyone try ReadyBoost?

I am trying with my 4Gb CF card on an apacer card reader (which is the bottleneck), it does speed up a lot of things.

My Vista Index is 3.2. thanks to old school barton 2500+.

A 1G of ram would be enouf for general usage in vista, but would recommend a multi core CPU. as in my case, photos browsing/editing, surfing, MCE to xbox. my CPU is barely taking up the processes. Ram wise is OK, averagely i have around 100-200Mb free. with 4Gb ReadyBoost, most of the things are chached inside the card

can run the 32bit vista only lo. Since ur processor isn't a 64bit spec.

what is the big diffrence between 64bit processor and 32bit processor? 64bit can do more multi tasking? or can process faster?

I tried using a 256MB thumbdrive when it was RC2. Perhaps that drive is too slow, vista don't seem to use it at all. I wonder what would happen if I use readyboost on slower devices such as MMC?

Talking bout this, i also dunno what is x32, x64 or is it x86 i saw on Window Xp Pro? I duno which one i am using. All i know is Win Xp Pro

a million thanks to rayfoo and linkinstreet, guess that i can stop the fire of upgrading to 2gb now, will either stick to 1gb or maximum 1.5gb

To some beta testers that yet to get their RTM keys (aka me and mengsuan), seems that many more are sharing this fate with us. Some are even active beta testers that have send 10 or more bugs.

Which one can use until 1st of June 2007 ? RC1 or RC2 ?


If i am using Dx9b can it run Aero and 3d flip ?

So compare to RC2 and RTM , can you define the meaning 'RTM is way better than the beta' ? The difference ?



If I install vista and want to uninstall , what step do i need to do ?

1. RC1 and RC2 uses the same key.
2. Vista is preloaded with DX10. the keyword here is CARD. DX9 cards are
Nvidia - 6 series above
Ati - X series above
3. Ask RTM users. I'm still using RC2
4. Reformat

aiyo... someone really need to change the first post wif more information on this OS... it is really hard to search through all 59 pages for the information needed... i dun even know where to download RC1 and RC2 Vista (just stumbled wif this thread and suddenly got interested with this OS )

DX9 card are:-

Nvidia 6 series and above
As for ATI, I believe its for 9500 and above...

If you want SM3, yeah, then its X series and above...
Honestly nothing to shout about Vista... Im downloading the RTM via some torrent and already have a crack for the expiry date. Im not sure which version Im using via the screenshot cos I borrow the dvd from my bro. In true, Vista is bloated. Apple does the same if not better effect for Aero alike theme and they did it with 512MB or less. M$ is basically screwed. There's no reason to install vista now cos there are not enough drivers for it. If you want to try it out, dual boot. You will regret if you format your windows xp partition just to install vista.

the thing is where to download it??

Got RC1 widely spread..

RC2 a few but it turns out to be RC1..

and RTM.. but dunno where to find it...




Someone told me RC2 is only for CCP people...