Turn Windows Features ON and Off isn't working

[ericore]

So, the problems were:

1. "Turn Windows features on or off" is not listing any features.

2. Network Discovery cannot be turned on even though all required services are running.

3. Visual C++ 2005, 2008 crash with error 1935

4. .Net Framework 3.5 begins to install but rollsback.

5. Infinite loop problem

My Analysis:

"Turn Windows features on or off" is dependent on UAC working and WINSXS. Vlite typically breaks UAC for VISTA SP2.

If either component is not fully working, your endeavors to get this feature to work will be futile.

Of course, I have managed to get UAC working properly for VISTA SP2, but your on your own for that haha.

If you understand WinSxS, then you know why it's removal breaks that feature.

The keeping of WMP has nothing to do with it unlike what others have suggested.

The Network must be properly configured for network discovery to work. Again, not something I entrust to Vlite.

Visual C++ Runtimes are dependent on both (UAC and Component Store aka WinSxS) working.

Same goes for .Net Framework 3.5, but you can't remove .Net with Vlite without preventing future installs of any .Net

The infinite loop problem is only caused in VISTA SP2 if WinSxS is removed. The reason is, for updates to be configured they must be registered in the component store; hence infinite loop if that is removed. Deleting pending.xml is unadvised. I Say WinSxS, but I also imply all options under the "vlite.exe -extreme" flag.

There are a few ways to reduce WinSxS in Vlite without removing WinSxS, but for the most part such endeavors should take place post install.

Don't be shy to download my lastest update pack.

***Updated August 31 2011***

These updates are designed for latest Vista SP2 32bit latest Technet builds.

These builds include more updates than a slip-streamed Vista SP2 or retail Vista SP2.

If media is derived from one of these then this update pack is not sufficient.

What's New

Removed Super-seeded/unimportant updates.

Added 1 security update, 1 fix for IE9

Excluded Security Updates

.net 3.5, Internet Explorer,WMP, Windows Search, Windows Backup(KB2478935), Remote Desktop(KB2481109), Distributed File system (KB2535512).

Reasons:

Can't integrate net 3.5 with vlite, so can't include net 3.5 updates.

You should remove internet explorer with vlite and keep it removed or install IE9.

I particularly hate Vista's Search function.

I don't keep any of the other mentioned components when vlite-ing.

Windows Media Codecs security updates ARE included.

Includes 49 security updates

Also includes hotfix for increased compatibility with 4k Sector Hard drives.

Includes Update for Increased App Compatibility.

Includes prerequisites/fixes for IE9.

Extract, then Integrate with latest "Vlite without waik".

http://hotfile.com/dl/128532305/d709e67/Security_Updates_N_4K_Hard_Drive_HotFix.7z.html

Lite But Safe.ini

CBS.ini

Edited August 31, 2011 by ericore