Noob Question

[Daguru71]

If I have a top of the line system what do I really get from a program like V-Lite. I'm not trying to slam it, I'm just trying to evaluate it's benefits.

I realize that without something like V-Lite that there would be a lot of bloated programs. But, if I don't ever use the programs is it just a matter of HD space? Won't I be able do disable unused programs and again it just means less HD space?

Will using V-Lite speed up my system if my system is very high end?

FYI, I'm basically a gamer and want to do everything I can to keep my speed up. Thanks.

[nuhi]

Yes it should help, more than expensive memory that's for sure. Well first of all you will have your settings in a preset and the image for an easy reinstall. No need to disable anything after install, it's not even there. Faster install, easier to maintain...safer. To me the fact that I don't have to bother with the stuff that just gets in the way is a reason enough, speedup that comes from it is a bonus.

legolash2o is the perfect candidate for this question, maybe he replies, I'm too subjective.

Use it for a few weeks in a Vista trial mode on another partition, see what you need and don't need, then go back to full and see if you feel the difference. Do a few benchmarks, also see how much time you spend on configuring the full os in comparison to the vlited one.

[arjuna07]

I've used nlite for years now (about 2?), and had a look to vlite.

To me, both tools would have the same benefit.

As i re-install my OS once a year for sure, if not more, the benefits are as follows.

* Pre-Installed drivers

* Hotfixes already included after install, no longer 20 reboots due to hotfixes.

* unattended -> i can do real life stuff mainwhile and dont have to sit n' wait for 1 click.

* removed lots of services i dont need

* all tweaks (l2 cache, sysconfig as menu, show systems files, dont hide file extension, etc)

* service pack installed

* and if investing a few hours more, you have also installed your most used application (office, firewall, antivirus, anti-spyware, etc) installed in the same time, still unatended.

for me, thats more than enough.....

At this point, Nuhi, you've done some awesome work!

/slime on

I tried something similar years ago, but what you've realised by now, is far beyond of what i was able to create

/slime off