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HI when the installation starts Copying files to hdd it stops suddenly & says that it cant copy a file. What may be the cause? Notes: My USB was formated default FAT16 partition was NTFS. last time I did it it with same settings it worked fine. My original iso file is not damaged also I tested. EDIT: Ok this has happened second time now. I think I found the cause. Solution: Create your USB install from Full XP installation. (Virtualbox for example) 2. Times I made my USB install from Nlited XP Installation 2 different computers, & got error, cuz it is unable to copy files from my USB stick when I start installing XP Then I installed Full XP, created USB install & all problems went away

Hi I get many errors that say many files missing after sTep 3 Hie is the log: CTRL+F & search for word ERROR / cannot find the file specified / A needed file is missing there are billions of errors. EDIT: Never mind, I think my Win XP install path was too long or something, cuz after I chaged my folder name all went fine from D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG to D:\WinLite 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\HIDUSB.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\KBDHID.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\SERENUM.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\SERIAL.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\USBSTOR.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\SCSIPORT.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\USBCCGP.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\C_1252.NL_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\C_437.NL_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\VGAOEM.FO_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\L_INTL.NL_ 1 File(s) copied The system cannot find the file specified. D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\ATAPI.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\TFFSPORT.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\DMBOOT.SY_ 1 File(s) copied The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\FLPYDISK.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\CLASSPNP.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\DISK.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\CDROM.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\FASTFAT.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\NTFS.SYS 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\KSECDD.SYS 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\CDFS.SY_ 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\SPCMDCON.SYS 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\I386\KBDUS.DLL 1 File(s) copied Making Recovery Console Folder cmdcons .... The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\ACPI.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\ACPIEC.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\ALIIDE.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\ATAPI.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BIOSINFO.INF usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTVID.DL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\CDFS.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\CDROM.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\CLASSPNP.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\CMDIDE.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\C_1252.NL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\C_437.NL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\DISK.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\DMBOOT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\DMIO.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\DMLOAD.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\DRVMAIN.SDB usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\FASTFAT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\FLPYDISK.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\FTDISK.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HAL.DL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HALAACPI.DL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HALACPI.DL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HALAPIC.DL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HIDCLASS.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HIDPARSE.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\HIDUSB.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\I8042PRT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\INTELIDE.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\ISAPNP.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\KBDCLASS.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\KBDHID.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\KBDUS.DLL usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\KDCOM.DL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\KSECDD.SYS usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\L_INTL.NL_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\MOUNTMGR.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\NTDETECT.COM usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\NTFS.SYS usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\NTKRNLMP.EX_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\OPRGHDLR.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\PARTMGR.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\PCI.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\PCIIDE.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\PCIIDEX.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\PCMCIA.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SCSIPORT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SERENUM.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SERIAL.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SETUPDD.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SETUPLDR.BIN usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SETUPREG.HIV usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SPCMDCON.SYS usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\SPDDLANG.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\TFFSPORT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\TXTSETUP.SIF usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBCCGP.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBD.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBEHCI.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBHUB.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBOHCI.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBPORT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBSTOR.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\USBUHCI.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\VGA.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\VGAOEM.FO_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\VIAIDE.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\VIDEOPRT.SY_ usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT\WMILIB.SY_ 69 File(s) copied 1 file(s) copied. Making Recovery Console Folder cmdcons Ready Making Windows XP Setup Bootfolder usb_xpbt\$WIN_NT$.~BT - READY Copying Custom files and XP Root files to Temporary Folder usb_xpbt .... makebt\binifix4.cmd 1 File(s) copied makebt\migrate.inf 1 File(s) copied The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. makebt\ren_fold.cmd 1 File(s) copied makebt\undoren.cmd 1 File(s) copied 1 file(s) copied. D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\i386\TXTSETUP.SIF 1 File(s) copied File not found - bootfont.bin 0 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\i386\NTDETECT.COM 1 File(s) copied D:\WinLite_XP_SP3+3_LANG\i386\NTLDR 1 File(s) copied The system cannot find the file specified. The system cannot find the file specified. gsar: unable to open input file 'usb_xpbt\XATSP' Adding lines to TXTSETUP.SIF .... Adding lines to WINNT.SIF .... 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Exit ing... USB-Drive - 50 = 1943 MB Existing Folder $WIN_NT$.~LS = 0 MB USB-Drive FREE = 1943 MB + 50 MB Reserved Content Source = 1 MB Windows XP Source Folders = 132 MB BartPE Source = 0 MB Vista Source = 0 MB Copy XP Source To USB-Drive - about 15 minutes Yes = Copy XP + Extra Sources To USB-Drive No = Only Copy Extra Sources To USB-Drive Cancel = STOP - End Program Making Backups on USB-Drive and Preparing for FileCopy .... Copy Files to USB-Drive Start - Date = Thu 09/03/2009 21:40:28 Date = Thu 09/03/2009 21:40:28 USB Content Source Folder Copy to USB-Drive is Running .... X_CONTENT\grldr X_CONTENT\menu.lst X_CONTENT\usbflash X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\Help_INSTALL_DRIVERS.txt X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\INSTALL_DRIVERS.cmd X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\bin\7z.exe X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\bin\DevicePath_Reset.reg X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\bin\SetDevicePath.exe X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\bin\WatchDriverSigningPolicy.exe X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\u_script\FileSel_7z.vbs X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\u_script\FolderSel.vbs X_CONTENT\INSTALL_DRIVERS\u_script\Msg_Driver_Install.vbs 12 File(s) copied USB Content Source Folder Copy to USB-Drive Ready Date = Thu 09/03/2009 21:40:30 Copy XP BootFiles and boot.ini If not exist ..... usb_xpbt\boot.ini 1 File(s) copied usb_xpbt\NTDETECT.COM 1 File(s) copied usb_xpbt\NTLDR 1 File(s) copied Make Bootsector Files in btsec Folder .... File not found - XPSTP 0 File(s) copied File not found - XATSP 0 File(s) copied Make BootSector File for TXT Mode Setup XP and make entry in boot.ini ... ... ... Current bootsector appears to be FAT16, "NTLDR" string found at offset 417. ... ... New bootsector U:\btsec\XPSTP.bs created succesfully ... Make BootSector File for Attended Setup XP and make entry in boot.ini A needed file is missing File U:\XATSP is missing Press any key to continue . . .

issue solved thanx

So I managed to install XP from USB stick. With no errors this time, Thank you for the multiboot thingie , but now if I restart I see this choices screen. Why? If I install froom CD this never happens. And I did format first. What should I do to install from USB so this screen wont never bug me? If this is not possible, how do you get rid of it. ?

CODEBOX was broken when I previeved my post, spoiler was also broken, didnt hide my text, so I hoped, when I code it it will be auto resized. But it wasnt. So not really my fault hire.....But Ill keep attaching files in mind, next time i need to post large amount of text.

Thanx, I kept those 3 files & it did the trick. Well except that after I install from USB it fails to copy following files & then it says Hit F3 to exit setup.: And I do use the kingston data traveler like in the but cant install XP from USB dxdiagn.dll mmcndmgr.dll msxm16.dll she1132.dll win32k.sys wmploc.dll Line 4949 of hivesys.inf is corrupted Setup cant continue.... EDIT: Nvm this issue was solved by: formating my USB stick into FAT 16 & Haed drive partition C to NTFS

I tried double clicking it, make a bat file & start it, open CMD & navigate to the file & start it & still nothing happens Yes I removed loads of components with nlite. So the question is, what components do I need to keep to be able to use it? Hire is the list of all Nlite components I kept, & second list is the All components so you can CRTL+F search the list. KEPT COMPONENTS ;## Applications ;~ ----------------------------- (3);calculator (4);charamp - GUI for inserting special chars (10);paint ;## Driers ;~ ----------------------------- (1);async.. (5);Ethernet LAN... (12);func... ;## HArdware Support ;~ ----------------------------- (2);ALI 1535 SM bus controller (3);ALI IDE controller (4);ATM support - network & decices asynchronous transfer support (7);Brother Devices - needed for removable discs.. (8);CMD PCI IDE controller (10);CPU Intel (16);IEE 1284.4 - USB printer support (18);Intel PCI IDE Controller (21);Logical disk manager (25);Multiprocessor tsupport (26);PCMCIA I dont know if I have any PCMCIA devices so let it be (27);Ports (COM and LPT) - need for smart card etc... (28);Printer Support (31);Smart Cards (38);VIA PCI IDE Controller ;## Multimedia ;~ ----------------------------- (4);DirectX (5);DirectX Diagnostic tool (7);Intel Indeo codecs (15);Open GL support - needed for older games (20);Win..Picture & fax wiewer ;## Network ;~ ----------------------------- (1);Active dir service (6);Dial up and... (9);Intenet connection wizard (10);Internet Explorer (13);MAC Bridge (14);MAp Network (15);MS Mail and mapi (21);Network setup Wiz.. (27);TAPI (28);TCP/IP... ;## Operating System ;~ ----------------------------- (2);16 -Bit support (5);Application compability patch (8);Certificate Management (17);Extra fonts (21);File system filter... (22);Keep right click format support (23);Group Policy Management Console (25);Help Engine (27);Input method editor - needed for language bar (28);Internet explorer core (30);Local security settings (31);Logon notifications (33);MDAC (41);Service pack messages (46);Visual basic 5 runtime (47);Visual basic 6 runtime (48);Visual basic scripting support ;## Services ;~ ----------------------------- (2);Application layer gateway (4);Background intel...[manual] (7);DHCP client (10);DNS client (12);Event log (27);Network Location... (28);Network provisioning (30);Protected storage (31);QoS RSVP (32);Quality of Service (QoS) (37);Secondary logon - Run as... (39);Shell Services (42);System event notification... (49);Text Services Framework (54);Windows firewall (55);Windows management.... (57);Wired Auto config Full list Applications ============================================== Accessibility Options ---------------------------------------------- Use the Accessibility Wizard and tools to configure your system to meet your vision, hearing, and mobility needs. Briefcase ---------------------------------------------- If you work on a laptop computer away from your computer at the office, you can easily keep documents up-to-date on both machines. Calculator ---------------------------------------------- Performs basic arithmetic tasks with an on-screen calculator. Charmap ---------------------------------------------- GUI for inserting special symbols and characters into documents. ClipBook Viewer ---------------------------------------------- Enables you to view or store information in a clipbook. This will not remove the ability to copy and paste. Defragmenter ---------------------------------------------- Basic Windows Defragmenter. Games ---------------------------------------------- FreeCell, Hearts, Minesweeper, Solitaire and Spider Solitaire. Internet Games ---------------------------------------------- Internet Multiplayer games: Spades, Backgammon, Hearts, Checkers and Reversi. NT Backup ---------------------------------------------- Default Windows Backup application. Removes Automated System Recovery too. Paint ---------------------------------------------- Simple picture viewer and editor. Pinball ---------------------------------------------- Pinball game. WordPad ---------------------------------------------- A text editor which has little more functionality than Notepad. Drivers ============================================== Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ---------------------------------------------- Drivers for network devices using the ATM protocol. If you don't have such hardware, or use your own drivers, it's safe to remove. Cameras and Camcorders ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Display Adapters ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Display Adapters (old) ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, it's recommended to select this for removal. Keep for Notebooks and old computers. It contains drivers for old adapters from S3, Cirrus, Diamond, Number9, etc.. Ethernet (LAN) ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. IBM PS/2 TrackPoint ---------------------------------------------- IBM ThinkPad ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. ISDN ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Logitech WingMan ---------------------------------------------- Driver for Logitech joysticks and gamepads. Microsoft SideWinder ---------------------------------------------- Driver for Microsoft joysticks and gamepads. Modems ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Multifunctional ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you don't install this at all, you can select it for removal. These devices are things like: Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 28.8, Multifunction PCI and PCMCIA Device Drivers. Portable Audio ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Printers ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you don't install this at all, you can select it for removal. Some of them is needed for PDF printers, until more detailed selection use the Advanced - Keep Box with needed file names (from ntprint.inf), if you select this component for removal. Scanners ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. SCSI/RAID ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Serial Pen Tablet ---------------------------------------------- This will remove Mutoh and Wacom Serial Pen Tablet driver. Sony Jog Dial ---------------------------------------------- Sound Controllers ---------------------------------------------- If you will install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you will not install these drivers at all, it is safe to select for removal. Tape drives ---------------------------------------------- This will remove Tape drive driver and support. Toshiba DVD decoder card ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Wireless Ethernet (WLAN) ---------------------------------------------- If you install drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you integrate newer driver version, it is recommended to select this for removal. Hardware Support ============================================== AGP filters ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. ALI 1535 SMBus Host Controller ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. ALI IDE Controller ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. ATM Support ---------------------------------------------- Support for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Network and devices. Battery ---------------------------------------------- Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery, HID UPS Battery Driver. Don't remove if you use this installation on a laptop/notebook. Bluetooth Support ---------------------------------------------- Microsoft Windows drivers and support for Bluetooth connectivity. Brother Devices ---------------------------------------------- Brother hardware devices, such as Brother MFC Modems, Multi Function devices, Removable Disks, MFC USB devices, MFC WIA scanners and the Brother Device Service. Don't remove this if you use any Brother devices. CMD PCI IDE Controller ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. CPU AMD ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. CPU Intel ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. CPU Transmeta Crusoe ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. Firewire (1394) Support ---------------------------------------------- Support and drivers for hardware that uses a Firewire connection. Needed for: - Firewire Network support Firewire Network support ---------------------------------------------- Floppy Support ---------------------------------------------- This will remove drivers and support for IDE, SCSI and PCMCIA Floppy disk hardware. Gravis Digital GamePort ---------------------------------------------- IEEE 1284.4 devices (Dot4) ---------------------------------------------- USB connection support for Printers and Scanners. Needed for: - Printer Support - Scanners Infrared ---------------------------------------------- If you use Infrared devices, don't select this for removal. Needed for: - Bluetooth Support Intel PCI IDE Controller ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. Iomega Zip drive ---------------------------------------------- Joystick Support ---------------------------------------------- If you use any kind of joystick, gamepad or other game controller keep this. Needed for: - Logitech WingMan - Microsoft SideWinder Logical Disk Manager ---------------------------------------------- Detects, monitors and configures hard disk drives and provides Dynamic Volume support Needed for: - Removable Storage Microsoft Color Management (ICM) ---------------------------------------------- API that applications use to take advantage of color management capabilities in Windows. Needed for: - Printer Support - Cameras and Camcorders Modem Support ---------------------------------------------- This will remove all support for installing a modem in the future. If you ever plan on using an analog modem on this computer then it is recommended that you do not remove this. Needed for: - Modems Multi-port serial adapters ---------------------------------------------- If you install your drivers for this component after installing Windows, or you don't install this at all, it's recommended for removal. For example: Chase PCI-Fast 4 Port Adapter Multi-Processor Support ---------------------------------------------- Needed for Multi-Processor systems as well as the Pentium 4 CPU Family (Hyper Threading). PCMCIA ---------------------------------------------- PCMCIA Bus driver. Don't remove if you use any PCMCIA device. Ports (COM and LPT) ---------------------------------------------- Printer Ports LPT, ECP. Modem Communications Port (COM). Multiport Communications Port. PC Card Universal Parallel Port. Socket PCMCIA Serial Port. Mobile phone connectivity. Needed for: - Smart Cards - Infrared - Printer Support Printer Support ---------------------------------------------- This will remove support for installing a printer. If you plan on using a printer or PDF virtual printer, don't select this. Needed for: - Printers Ramdisk ---------------------------------------------- This driver creates a RAM disk drive of a specified size. You can use this Ramdisk like any other disk, but the contents of the disk are lost when you shut down the computer. Secure Digital host controller ---------------------------------------------- Used for SD and multimedia card (MMC) support in Laptops and Notebooks. Smart Cards ---------------------------------------------- If you use some sort of Smartcard device in your computer then don't select for the removal. This will remove SmartCard services as well. Needed for: - HP multifunctional devices - Printers with card reader, HP specifically Sony Memory Stick ---------------------------------------------- Needed for Sony PCI Memory Stick Controllers, Sony Cameras and older Sony USB Memory Sticks. Teletext codec ---------------------------------------------- Needed for: - Cameras and Camcorders Toshiba PCI IDE Controller ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. USB Audio support ---------------------------------------------- These are Audio drivers and support for USB Audio hardware. If you have USB audio hardware don't select this. USB Ethernet ---------------------------------------------- USB Video Capture devices --------------------------------------------- - VIA PCI IDE Controller ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Windows default driver for this component. If you have this type of hardware and will not integrate your own driver, then don't select for removal. Video Capture ---------------------------------------------- Support for TV Tuner cards, Camera devices and any Video Capture hardware. Needed for: - Cameras and Camcorders - Teletext codec - USB Video Capture devices Windows CE USB Host ---------------------------------------------- Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) ---------------------------------------------- Enables imaging programs, such as Microsoft Picture It! 2000, Kodak Imaging, or Adobe Photoshop, to communicate with imaging devices such as digital cameras and scanners. WIA supports digital still cameras and both low-end and high-end scanners; it also enables you to retrieve still images from IEEE 1394-based digital video (DV) camcorders and Universal Serial Bus (USB) Web cameras. Needed for: - Cameras and Camcorders - Scanners Keyboards ---------------------------------------------- Languages ---------------------------------------------- Be careful not to select needed languages. Only languages you keep will be selectable in the 'Unattended' section. The default Windows language for this Windows installation won't be shown here and is protected from removal. It is listed in the 'Language' selection of 'Unattended' as well as during installation. Multimedia ============================================== Acm Core Codecs ---------------------------------------------- The Acm Core Codecs support audio compression management (ACM). This component includes the core codecs for ACM in Windows, including Microsoft GSM Audio. Needed for: - Windows Media Player - Ventrilo - FEAR ActiveX for streaming video ---------------------------------------------- AOL ART Image Format Support ---------------------------------------------- Provides the core architecture needed to interface with the Johnson-Grace graphic (.art) file format. DirectX ---------------------------------------------- Advanced suite of multimedia application programming interfaces (APIs) built into Microsoft Windows; operating systems. Standard for almost all games, video playback software and DirectSound music playback. This component is best left alone unless this Windows will not be used for multimedia of any kind. WARNING!: after removing this normal redistributable DirectX installers will not work Needed for: - DirectX diagnostic tool DirectX diagnostic tool ---------------------------------------------- The DirectX diagnostic tool is designed to help you troubleshoot DirectX-related issues. Images and Backgrounds ---------------------------------------------- Wallpapers and game controller images. Intel Indeo codecs ---------------------------------------------- Video codecs, a bit old so you may not need it but if you are not sure leave it. Luna desktop theme ---------------------------------------------- Default cartoonish blue theme. Media Center ---------------------------------------------- This removes optional components in cmpnents\mediactr directory. If you don't install Media Center (start Windows as a home entertainment center with a simple menu) it's recommended to select for removal. MIDI audio support ---------------------------------------------- This is the default Windows MIDI audio playback support. If you use audio mixing software or listen to MIDI files, then don't remove this. This may be needed when using the kxProject drivers for the SBLive/Audigy sound cards. Mouse Cursors ---------------------------------------------- Additional mouse cursors. Movie Maker ---------------------------------------------- Application for basic movie editing. Music Samples ---------------------------------------------- Song from David Byrne - "Look into the eyeball" (XP only) and two sample songs for Windows Media Player. Old CDPlayer and Sound Recorder ---------------------------------------------- If you don't use them, select for removal. OpenGL Support ---------------------------------------------- Needed for VMWare and games like Quake, Doom or any other using OpenGL. Needed for: - Sony Vegas Speech Support ---------------------------------------------- Support for speech aware applications (you can always download and install if needed). Tablet PC ---------------------------------------------- Software for Tablet hardware in order to ease usage with Windows applications. If you don't use such hardware or don't install this optional component, select for removal. You won't lose Tablet Support. Windows Media Player ---------------------------------------------- Enhanced Windows Media Player for playing music and videos. If you use Media Player add-on then don't remove this. Needed for: - Movie Maker - Shell Media Handler Windows Media Player 6.4 ---------------------------------------------- Default Windows Media Player for playing music and videos. Needed for: - Movie Maker - Windows Media Player Windows Picture and Fax Viewer ---------------------------------------------- Provides quick preview of pictures and faxes. Removing this resolves WMF vulnerability. Needed for: - User Pictures (avatars) display - JPEG Desktop Background and icon title transparency when JPEG used Windows Sounds ---------------------------------------------- Default Windows Sounds Theme. Network ============================================== Active Directory Services ---------------------------------------------- It's a network-based object store and service that locates and manages resources, and makes these resources available to authorized users and groups. Removing this will remove the Local Users And Groups management section in Computer Management. Client for Netware Networks ---------------------------------------------- Provides access to file and print resources on NetWare networks. Communication tools ---------------------------------------------- MS Chat, Phone Dialer and Hyper terminal. If you don't use them, select for removal. Comtrol Test Terminal Program ---------------------------------------------- This terminal program enables you to open a port, send characters and commands to the port, and toggle the control signals. This application can be used to troubleshoot communications on a port-by-port basis. If you never used WCOM32.EXE it's safe to remove. Connection Manager ---------------------------------------------- Enables a client machine to use managed remote access connections. Dial-up and VPN support ---------------------------------------------- Be very careful with this. It is not just modems, it is any kind of User/Password internet connection unless you connect through a router which does the logon itself. FrontPage Extensions ---------------------------------------------- Enables authoring and administration of websites with Microsoft FrontPage and Visual InterDev. H323 MSP ---------------------------------------------- Allows an application to make and receive video and audio calls using the H.323 protocol for IP telephony. Internet Connection Wizard ---------------------------------------------- Wizard that helps you set up your computer for Internet access. This is not crucial for setting up an Internet connection. Internet Explorer ---------------------------------------------- Default Windows Internet Browser. By removing this and keeping the core you can use Maxthon or some other browser which uses the IE engine. Needed for: - Synchronization Manager - Vector Graphics Rendering (VML) - AOL ART Image Format Support - Internet Explorer 7 - 'Show Desktop' icon (you can create it manually later) Internet Information Services (IIS) ---------------------------------------------- Web Server used for hosting a web site. If you remove this, but want to keep the optional Networking Components Wizard (advanced tab in Network Connections window), then copy 'iis.inf' and 'iis.dll' from a standard installation CD to the System32 folder. IP Conferencing ---------------------------------------------- MAC Bridge ---------------------------------------------- Don't remove if you're using some kind of Network Bridging. Network bridge driver transparently connects two or more network segments so that hosts on those segments identify the resulting network as one network segment. Map Network Drives/Network Places Wizard ---------------------------------------------- You can use the wizard to sign up for a service that offers online storage space, or to create a shortcut to a Web site, an FTP site, or other local network connection. Needed for: - 'control userpasswords2' command MSMail and MAPI ---------------------------------------------- Short for Messaging Application Programming Interface, a system built into Microsoft Windows that enables different e-mail applications to work together to distribute mail. As long as both applications are MAPI-enabled, they can share mail messages with each other. Needed for: - Send To Desktop context menu option - Windows Live Messenger - Windows Desktop Search MSN Explorer ---------------------------------------------- Simple browser for MSN network. Netmeeting ---------------------------------------------- Establishes communication with others over the internet or an intranet using voice, video, application sharing, and data conferencing. NetShell Cmd-Tool ---------------------------------------------- A command-line scripting utility that allows you to display or modify the network configuration of the computer. If you never used 'NetSH' then select for removal. It can increase security since malicious software can use this. Network Diagnostic ---------------------------------------------- Analyzes information about your network connectivity to help you troubleshoot network-related problems with your computer. Network Monitor Driver and Tools ---------------------------------------------- Provides network counters to System Monitor. Network Setup Wizard ---------------------------------------------- Integrated wizard used to help you configure basic network parameters like file sharing and IP configuration. Not needed if you manually set a static IP for your network card(s) or remove DHCP. NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Protocol ---------------------------------------------- NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol is the Microsoft implementation of Novell's Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) protocol. Outlook Express ---------------------------------------------- Default Windows E-Mail and Usenet client. AdressBook will be removed also. Some reported character corruption in Windows Live Messenger if this is removed. Needed for: - Outlook (from MS Office) - .MHT web page file support Peer-to-Peer ---------------------------------------------- Provides Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking support. (This is not needed for normal p2p applications, only Microsoft) Share Creation Wizard ---------------------------------------------- Share Creation Wizard provides automated, step-by-step procedures for enabling a specified folder(existing) to be accessed by other users/computers in the network. Synchronization Manager ---------------------------------------------- Using Synchronization Manager, you can control when your offline files are synchronized with files on the network. TAPI Application Support ---------------------------------------------- This will remove TAPI 3.x application support, not the TAPI itself. It will not remove Telephony service nor modem support which are needed for Dial Up connections. TAPI enables Windows applications to share telephony devices with each other and provides a common means of handling different media (voice, data, fax, video, etc.) on a wide range of hardware platforms. Needed for: - IP Conferencing TCP/IP Version 6 ---------------------------------------------- IPv6 is the 'next generation' protocol designed to replace the current version Internet Protocol, IPv4. Most of today's internet uses IPv4. Vector Graphics Rendering (VML) ---------------------------------------------- Refers to scalable vector graphics (SVG) used in Web pages. Web Folders ---------------------------------------------- WebDAV support. WebDAV is an open Internet standard that allows clients on your PC to access files and folders on a server in much the same way as on the desktop, while actually residing on a remote server accessed via the Web. Windows Messenger ---------------------------------------------- Microsoft messaging client (like ICQ). Operating System Options ============================================== .NET Framework ---------------------------------------------- This removes optional component in cmpnents\netfx and dotnetfx directories. If you don't install Framework from this directories select for removal. 16-bit support ---------------------------------------------- By removing this you'll lose support for 16-bit applications and probably functionality of some older installation programs as well, like InstallShield's older version. Administrative Templates ---------------------------------------------- For usage with gpedit.msc Administrator VB scripts ---------------------------------------------- Administrator Visual Basic scripts for some tasks like pagefile size or event query. If you never used them, you can remove them. Application compatibility patch ---------------------------------------------- Patch which allows older applications to function correctly under Windows. Removing this will cause an Event Log message, reporting 'Application Popup - Database Error'. In Windows 2003 This also removes the Application Experience Lookup Service. Needed for: - Asus Probe Auditing Resource Dlls ---------------------------------------------- Part of Auditing, which logs and monitors events on a system. Blaster/Nachi removal tool ---------------------------------------------- It's a command line tool 'blastcln' which was used to clean the Blaster worm, now this tool has been replaced by the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool so you can remove this one. Certificate Management ---------------------------------------------- Provides a Microsoft Management Console to manage certificates. Certificate MMC Snap-In Tool. Color Schemes ---------------------------------------------- Various color schemes for Windows Classic Theme in Desktop Properties - Appearance. Standard and Classic schemes will be kept. Command-line tools ---------------------------------------------- In order to increase security, you can remove this set of command-line tools. Worms and viruses may depend on them. If you need some of them, then add the file names into the 'Keep Box'. The tools are: arp.exe, at.exe, atsvc.exe, chcp.com, comp.exe, debug.exe, diantz.exe, edit.com, edlin.exe, fc.exe, find.exe, findstr.exe, finger.exe, ftp.exe, help.exe, ipconfig.exe, lpq.exe, lpr.exe, mode.com, more.com, nbtstat.exe, nbtstat.exe, net.exe, netstat.exe, nslookup.exe, opnfiles.exe, pathping.exe, ping.exe, posix.exe, rcp.exe, rdisk.exe, replace.exe, rexec.exe, route.exe, rsh.exe, secfixup.exe, sort.exe, subst.exe, syskey.exe, taskkill.exe, tasklist.exe, tcpsvcs.exe, telnet.exe, tftp.exe, tracerpt.exe, tracert.exe, tracert6.exe, tree.com, ureg.dll, xcopy.exe Desktop Cleanup Wizard ---------------------------------------------- The Desktop Cleanup Wizard periodically checks the desktop for unused shortcuts (anything not used in the last 60 days) and provides an easy way to remove those shortcuts without harming installed programs. Disk and Profile Quota ---------------------------------------------- Used to manage storage and profile size availability for limited users on the same machine. Disk Cleanup ---------------------------------------------- Wizard which enables you to remove unnecessary files or compress old ones. Document Templates ---------------------------------------------- Allows you to easily create new documents for your most common programs. DR Watson ---------------------------------------------- Part of Windows debugging engine. Extensible Storage Engine (Esent97) ---------------------------------------------- This is part of ESENT that is possible to remove without loss of other functionalities. ESENT is Microsoft Windows NT Server Database Storage Engine. Extra Fonts ---------------------------------------------- Some rarely used fonts. Not recommended to remove if you haven't used before, this component will be divided into detailed fonts selection. - script, ariel black, comic sans, comic sans bold, estrangelo, gautami, georgia, georgia bold, georgia bold italic, georgia italic, impact, latha, mangal, mvboli, pala, raavi, shruti, sylfaen, tunga, webdings, wst czec, wst engl, wst fren, wst germ, wst ital, wst span, wst swed. FAT to NTFS converter ---------------------------------------------- Needed for converting FAT partitions to NTFS. If you won't convert any then it's safe to remove. File and Settings Wizard ---------------------------------------------- Tool to transfer your settings from one Windows installation to another (you can use registry tweaks instead). File System Encryption ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the ability to encrypt files using the default Windows NTFS file properties, it should not influence the third party encryption tools like TrueCrypt. File System Filter Manager ---------------------------------------------- The Filter Manager component provides the infrastructure for a new, simpler way to integrate file system filters into your system. These new filters are known as mini-filters. File system filters are used by antivirus and other applications. Format drive support ---------------------------------------------- This will disable right-click format and remove command line format functionality. Group Policy Management Console ---------------------------------------------- A user interface that makes it easier to use and manage Group Policy. Needed for: - Administrative Templates Help and Support ---------------------------------------------- MSInfo, Windows Help files and services. It will not remove support for reading HLP and CHM files. Needed for Multilingual Language Pack (MUI) installation. Help Engine ---------------------------------------------- Basically it is support to display Help files, more precisely it is CHM and MSITStore protocol support. Needed for: - Help and Support IExpress Wizard ---------------------------------------------- A technology designed to simplify creation of a setup program. Using the step-by-step IExpress Wizard, you can create self-extracting files that automatically run the setup program contained inside. Input Method Editor ---------------------------------------------- An 'IME' is a program that allows computer users to enter complex characters and symbols, such as Japanese characters, using a standard keyboard. Needed for: - Language Bar Internet Explorer Core ---------------------------------------------- This is an integral part of Windows for displaying html content. Needed for: - Internet Explorer - Windows Activation - Help Engine - Internet Connection Wizard - MSN Explorer - Outlook Express - Windows Media Player - Help and Support - Out of Box Experience (OOBE) - System Restore Service - Windows Update - Service descriptions - IE Shells (e.g. Maxthon) - Control Panel User accounts - Winrar self-extracting archives (long startup time if removed) Jet Database Engine ---------------------------------------------- The Jet Database Engine component contains the Microsoft Jet database engine, which provides a workstation-based storage system. Needed for: - Internet Information Services (IIS) - Visual Studio 6.0 - Hauppauge WinTV Local Security Settings ---------------------------------------------- Part of Administrative Tools which can be used to easily edit: - Password Policy - Account Lockout Policy - Audit Policy - User Right Assignment - Security Options Needed for: - Group Policy Management Console Logon Notifications ---------------------------------------------- Contains application programming interface (API) functions to receive and handle notification events generated by Winlogon, like Logon, Logoff, Shutdown, etc.. Manual Install and Upgrade ---------------------------------------------- Ability to install Windows by running 'Winnt.exe', 'Winnt32.exe' or 'Setup.exe' from another Windows installation. Ability to upgrade an older version of Windows to this one, without losing installed programs and settings. If you install Windows by booting from a CD, select this for removal. MDAC ---------------------------------------------- MDAC provides the underlying functionality for a number of database operations, such as connecting to remote databases and returning data to a client. Specifically, it is the MDAC component known as Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) that provides this functionality. MDAC component includes ActiveX Data Objects, an OLE database, and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC). Needed for: - Active Directory Services - Internet Information Services (IIS) - COM+ - Sisoft Sandra - Microsoft Access - Jet Database Engine MS Agent ---------------------------------------------- Little animated helper (for example the Blue Wizard). Needed for: - Search Assistant - Microsoft Office Assistant MS XML 2.0 ---------------------------------------------- Old version of the MS XML parser. Out of Box Experience (OOBE) ---------------------------------------------- Normally automatically started on the first logon after installation, its purpose is to support Windows Activation and Registration. If you don't have Corporate version of Windows, meaning you need to activate Windows, don't select this for removal or you won't be able to activate Windows. Private Character Editor ---------------------------------------------- Allows you to create your own custom logo or symbol on a text font. Remote Installation Services (RIS) ---------------------------------------------- Allows administrators to distribute image of a customized Windows installations to remote clients on a network. Search Assistant ---------------------------------------------- That annoying animated dog in the search Window. Security Center ---------------------------------------------- It notifies you for need of an AntiVirus, Firewall or Windows Update. Service Pack Messages ---------------------------------------------- Windows Control Dialogs for different languages, use with caution if you don't have an English version, otherwise you may lose specific language support for common controls. Shell Media Handler ---------------------------------------------- Video thumbnail extractor and media files properties handler. In essence, by removing this you'll have faster media files browsing and no more avi deleting problems, but you'll lose media information display in file properties and explorer bars (such as the bit rate for MP3's). Symbolic Debugger (NTSD) ---------------------------------------------- Microsoft NT Symbolic Debugger, allow you to analyze user-mode memory and constructs on target applications. Also removes the Save Dump functionality which is used to save a memory dump after a Windows crash. Tour ---------------------------------------------- Help tour to demonstrate some Windows abilities and Win2k Welcome screen on first boot. User account pictures ---------------------------------------------- Small avatars alongside the user name (e.g. on start menu). If you remove this you will see 'X' on places where these pictures would have been. Visual Basic 5 runtime ---------------------------------------------- Run-time files that all applications created with this Visual Basic version need in order to run. Visual Basic 6 runtime ---------------------------------------------- Run-time files that all applications created with this Visual Basic version need in order to run. Needed for CCleaner, Spyware Blaster and many more. Visual Basic Scripting support ---------------------------------------------- Support for VBS files execution. Needed for many programs or features like QuickTime installer, Outpost Auto update or MS File Transfer Manager, but when removed you are safe when it comes to malicious usage of VBScripts. Needed for: - Administrator VB scripts Web View ---------------------------------------------- Web-like view of folders. Zip Folders ---------------------------------------------- Ability to see inside ZIP archives as if they were folders, as well as decompressing CAB files without a third party application. Services ============================================== Alerter ---------------------------------------------- Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. Application Layer Gateway ---------------------------------------------- Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall. Automatic Updates ---------------------------------------------- Provides automatic Windows updates. Needed for: - Windows Update - Internet Explorer 7 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) ---------------------------------------------- Transfers data between clients and servers in the background. Needed for: - Network Provisioning - Windows Update Beep Driver ---------------------------------------------- The 'Beep Driver' is responsible for the system beep you hear when Windows encounters a problem. This is actually a driver but it's here since its present as service and doesn't require recompression. COM+ ---------------------------------------------- Provides support for developing and deploying distributed, component-based applications. Also by removing this you may get some error popups during MSI based setup but it is nothing to worry about. Needed for: - System Event Notification (SENS) - System Restore Service - Volume Shadow Copy - Sisoft Sandra - Active Desktop DHCP Client ---------------------------------------------- Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names. Used for automatic IP address resolving and many broadband devices. First try disabling this service and see if your network works. This will remove DHCP Monitor too. Needed for: - Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - Hamachi Distributed Link Tracking Client ---------------------------------------------- Enables client programs to track linked files that are moved within an NTFS volume, to another NTFS volume on the same computer, or to an NTFS volume on another computer. Needed for 'MyTheater' application. Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC) ---------------------------------------------- Coordinates distributed transactions between multiple clients, servers, and resource managers. Needed for: - Internet Information Services (IIS) - COM+ - Message Queuing (MSMQ) - Sisoft Sandra DNS Client ---------------------------------------------- Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. Error Reporting ---------------------------------------------- Allows error reporting for services and applications running in non-standard environments. Event Log ---------------------------------------------- Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. Needed for: - Internet Information Services (IIS) - Network Provisioning - Task Scheduler - Message Queuing (MSMQ) - Wireless Configuration - WAN/LAN Authentication tab - O&&O Defrag Extensible Authentication Protocol Service ---------------------------------------------- Networking component that provides an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) infrastructure for the authentication of 'supplicant' protocol implementations such as 802.1X and Point-to-Point (PPP). It also allows for authentication with 'authenticator' technologies such as the Microsoft network policy server (NPS). Unlike the previous IAS Server (RADIUS), NPS supports Network Access Protection (NAP). Needed for: - Wired AutoConfig - Network Access Protection (NAP) - Wireless Configuration Fax Service ---------------------------------------------- This will remove the Fax Service and Fax support. If you're planning on installing a Fax, don't select this. Health Key and Certificate Management Service ---------------------------------------------- Manages health certificates and keys (used by NAP). Needed for: - Network Access Protection (NAP) HTTP SSL ---------------------------------------------- This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). This service while sounds needed HTTP SSL works without it so it is up to you. If you don't use Internet Explorer than the chances are even greater that you don't need this. IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service ---------------------------------------------- Windows native CD burning support. You don't need it if you use some other software for burning CD's. Indexing Service ---------------------------------------------- Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers, thus providing rapid access to those files when using the 'Search' function. It's common to disable this service, so it's recommended to select this for removal, especially on slower machines. Internet Authentication (IAS) ---------------------------------------------- Enables authentication, authorization and accounting of dial-up and VPN users. IAS supports the RADIUS protocol. IPSEC Policy Agent ---------------------------------------------- Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. This will not remove IPSEC driver. Kerberos Key Distribution Center ---------------------------------------------- Generates session keys and grants service tickets for mutual client/server authentication. Needed for: - Wireless Configuration Message Queuing (MSMQ) ---------------------------------------------- Associates the arrival of incoming messages at a queue with functionality in a COM component or a stand-alone executable program. Messenger ---------------------------------------------- Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. This service is often used by spammers to display unwanted popup message boxes. Net Logon ---------------------------------------------- Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. Needed for: - Logical Disk Manager Network Access Protection (NAP) ---------------------------------------------- NAP is a new platform and solution that controls access to network resources based on a client computer’s identity and compliance with corporate governance policy. NAP allows network administrators to define granular levels of network access based on who a client is, the groups to which the client belongs, and the degree to which that client is compliant with corporate governance policy. If a client is not compliant, NAP provides a mechanism to automatically bring the client back into compliance and then dynamically increase its level of network access. Needed for: - Wireless Configuration Network DDE ---------------------------------------------- Provides network transport and security for Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) for programs running on the same computer or on different computers. This will remove ClipSrv service too. Network Location Awareness (NLA) ---------------------------------------------- Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes. By removing this you may experience network tray icon problems. Network Provisioning ---------------------------------------------- It allows automatic provisioning of information about networks on a client machine. Information is downloaded from network providers as XML configuration files. This component is used by the Wireless Configuration service to store provisioning information related to wireless networks. Removal may cause startup lag. Needed for: - Terminal Services Performance Logs and Alerts ---------------------------------------------- Collects performance data from local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data to a log or triggers an alert. Needed for: - Message Queuing (MSMQ) Protected Storage ---------------------------------------------- Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. QoS RSVP ---------------------------------------------- Provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs and control applets. Quality of Service (QoS) ---------------------------------------------- This component provides network traffic control, including rate-of-flow and prioritization services. Needed for: - QoS RSVP Remote Registry ---------------------------------------------- Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. Removable Storage ---------------------------------------------- Used for things like Zip or Tape Drives. This will not affect USB drives. Route Listening Service ---------------------------------------------- Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1). RPC Locator ---------------------------------------------- Manages the RPC name service database. Secondary Logon ---------------------------------------------- Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is removed, you'll also lose the 'Run As' (different user) right click option. Service Advertising Protocol ---------------------------------------------- SAP provides a way for service nodes, such as file servers, print servers, and gateway servers, to register their services and addresses in a Server Information Table and have these services advertised across an internetwork. Shell Services ---------------------------------------------- Themes, Fast User Switching Compatibility and Shell Hardware Detection. Themes - Themes support. If you don't use themes, removing them will speed up shell response. Fast User Switching - Logon as different user while the current one is still logged on. Shell Hardware Detection - Among other things, support for the proper naming of your CD/DVD/RW ROM (when removed they are all named CDROM). Needed for: - Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) - Luna desktop theme - Secondary Logon Simple TCP/IP Services ---------------------------------------------- Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day. SNMP ---------------------------------------------- Simple Network Management Protocol service which enables a Windows computer to be administered remotely with an SNMP management tool. Includes agents that monitor the activity in network devices and report to the network console workstation. Needed for: - Printer Support - 'netstat' System Event Notification (SENS) ---------------------------------------------- Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. By removing or disabling it you may experience LAN icon which looks like it always acquiring network address even though it doesn't if you use DHCP. System Monitor ---------------------------------------------- Shows your current computer usage and performance of certain components like processor and hard drive. This will not remove Task Manager or its functionality. This will remove basic Performance Counters as well. Needed for: - Message Queuing (MSMQ) - COM+ - Visual Studio 6.0 - System monitoring applications - Performance Logs and Alerts System Restore Service ---------------------------------------------- Performs system restore functions. Ability to revert Windows to a previous state. Task Scheduler ---------------------------------------------- Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks. Needed for: - Prefetch functionality TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ---------------------------------------------- Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Telnet ---------------------------------------------- Allows a remote user to log on to the system and run console programs using the command line. This will not remove Telnet Client. If you want to remove Telnet Client as well then add 'telnet.exe' to the 'Remove Box'. Terminal Services ---------------------------------------------- Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server. If removed, there will be no indication as to which user is running a certain process in Task Manager. Needed for: - Help and Support - Windows Desktop Search - Terminal Server Licensing - Cluster Text Services Framework ---------------------------------------------- A service that handles the Alternative User Input Text Processor (TIP) and the Microsoft Office Language Bar. It provides text input support for speech recognition, handwriting recognition, keyboard, translation, and other alternative user input technologies. Don't remove for East Asian Languages or if you need the Language Bar. Needed for: - Japanese Uninterruptible Power Supply ---------------------------------------------- Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer. Universal Plug and Play Device Host ---------------------------------------------- Provides support to host Universal Plug and Play devices. Needed for: - Network Printers Volume Shadow Copy ---------------------------------------------- Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. WebClient ---------------------------------------------- Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ---------------------------------------------- Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network. This will remove Home Network Setup In Windows 2003 SP1, this is needed for the Computer Browser service. Needed for: - Application Layer Gateway Windows Management Instrumentation ---------------------------------------------- WMI provides fully integrated operating system support for uniform system and applications management, a consistent and richly descriptive model of the configuration, status, and operational aspects of Windows operating systems. Needed for: - Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - SNMP - DHCP Client - 3DMark 2006 Windows Time ---------------------------------------------- Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is removed, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. This is needed for better compatibility with DOMAIN logons ! Wired AutoConfig ---------------------------------------------- This service performs IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces. Wireless Configuration ---------------------------------------------- Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters. Includes WLAN support. Needed for: - WAN/LAN Authentication tab - Network Provisioning

Features I need 100%: IE CMD - to reconnect internet Internet connection - ADSL Cable, dial up connection (to be able to connect using a broadband connection that requires a username & password) Optional features: Disable active scripting in IE Usage: My XP pro will be installed on a virtual PC "virtualbox". The only thing I need is to open IE & browse the internet. This is all I need, everything else can be removed. No service packs, updates, hotfixes or any other additional software will never be installed. Progress Smallest install.ISO I was able to make was 115MB after install the OS takes around 700 MB disk space. Problem Problem is, that I cant see new connection Wizard under My Network places if I open properties. It seems that I have removed something I should not have. And I cant figure out what. Any idea what components I need to use the internet?