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 ------------------------------------------------------ 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? ------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------ 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
