Everyone is talking about: XP is
faster than Vista, removing Vista from new PC or getting XP
for your new PC, and that goes on...The fact is: You can
turn your Vista into XP and still enjoy some new features
introduced in Vista! Sounds great? Let's find out HOW !
Here are the four steps to turn your Vista into XP:
Step #1 - Strip unused features with
vLite.
vLite is a Vista installer stripper and generator, you can
use it to create much smaller installer with only core
functions. Use it to remove any unwanted features and
drivers, you can also preset the product keys and some
tweaks. After generated the installer, it will then be
transferred into CDs or DVDs, you can install Vista faster
with this new installer.
Step #2 - Disable Aero Theme.
You can easily disable Aero Theme and use classic interface
like XP, you will decide on what level of similarity you
want your Vista towards XP. For me, I would just keep the
Aero theme without transparency support, then may be
changing the Windows menu to classic start menu.
Step #3 - Remove or Disable Advanced
Features.
By removing advanced services like:
a) Superfetch
b) ReadbyBoost
c) Search Index
d) Theme
You can free more resources for your Windows. You may remove
the services during installer creation, or retain them for
future hardware upgrades. If you include them in the
installer, you can still disable them later.
Step #4 - Optimize your Windows
There are many optimization tips around, if you want to save
yourself some time, you should get the step by step "Unleash
Vista Power Advance Guide". You can also use some FREE
tweaking tools for Vista, such as Thoosje Vista Tweaker,
should help you tweak Windows registry easier.
That concluded all steps. However, step #4 is a huge topic,
you need some studies before performing any tuning, or you
may need to re-install your Windows again! Just backup your
Vista hard disk image before trying any tricks!
(C) Copyright 2008 Kok Choon
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