Damn TINY Vista (Gamers??? Edition) 64bit SP1

******************************************************************************* Damn TINY Vista (Gamers' Edition) 64bit SP1 ******************************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type.....................: 64bit Vista SP1 OS Release Name.............: Damn TINY Vista 1.0 (Gamers' Edition) Supplier.................: Dekk3r Compression Format.......: None Files....................: DamnTINYvista.iso Image Format.............: ISO Size of Image............: 573MB Size of Windows Folder...: 1.4GB Requirements.............: 64bit processor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This was made with one thing in mind - games. I've stripped Vista down to the bone using vLite, then further removed and tweaked components. The result: * No Sidebar * No Media Player * No Themes * No User Account Control * No Internet Explorer * No Windows Mail * No DRM module * No Firewall * No Indexing * No .NET * No Windows Update If you're put off by the above then please don't use this Vista. It is not intended to be your main OS. It doesn't look at all pretty but just to prove I'm not a total peasant I have included one wallpaper. There is one thing it does very well - play games. Please note that everything that's a threat to your system has been removed. So no need to worry too much about lack of Windows Update. Internet access is provided by a small application called Browzar which you will find on the desktop. As it's based on IE's engine, some of you may rather not use it. If this is the case, then just delete the file and get online by typing www.google.com into a regular explorer window. You can then download drivers and a browser of your choice, etc. Tested with all recent games (Fallout 3, Crysis Warhead, Bioshock, CoDWaW, etc) .......and it's blisteringly fast. * ATI users, as there is no .NET framework you cannot install Catalyst Control Centre - just download the driver file. Read below: It gives me pleasure to learn that this OS has had some good reviews. One happy user was kind enough to write about it in his blog (thanks buddy):- http://handerre.blogspot.com/2009/01/damn-tiny-vista.html However, it's unlikely that I'll work on this OS any further. I'm current project is an XP 64 based on the maestro's (that's eXPerience, btw) TinyXP Xmas 2008 edition. And then of course, there's Windows 7 for us all to get our teeth into! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Burn to CD * Install to a formatted drive * Leave cd-key field blank and ignore all activation nag prompts * When desktop loads - DO NOTHING. * When activation is complete you will be prompted to re-boot. Please remember to seed. Comments and feedback are welcome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://forum.retestrak.nl -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Dekker67 (2008-11-24)

No comments?
Dunno if that's a good or a bad thing lol
I'd appreciate any suggestions for future releases

ggugmgbgyg (2008-11-25)

suggestion: give options to have components installed or not, similar to tinyxp rev_09 [with/without IE, with/without media player, full/bare, etc].
i've got more than one prog that NEEDS IE.
another suggestion: give screenshots, number of processes running on boot, ram use on boot, kernel use on boot, page file on boot.
last suggestion: drop browzar; it's adware and is vulnerable to some attacks that hit IE. include firefox 3 or even opera instead.

ferret_of_doom (2008-11-26)

you should leave IE on so we can update it, but other than that it is fine, also leave an option for aero dont just delete it
Fast download

quanganht (2008-11-26)

Does it have aero ???

ferret_of_doom (2008-11-27)

@quanganht
No it doesnt have aero and also nothing from microsoft will install such as net framework for catalyst( i know to use 64-bit version) or anything els

wsuser (2008-11-27)

I dont think you guys understand this is gamers edition its striped to the core so it runs the best. Great Rip Dekker67!

Dekker67 (2008-11-28)

Thanks for the feedback everyone....
@ggugmgbgyg - good suggestions but i havent got the time to produce something that's similar quality to eXPerience's releases. I take onboard your point about Browzar though.....it will be replaced by a portable firefox in future
@wsuser - yes, exactly,....this version has been stripped bare. It's only for gaming. Glad u like it m8

jeffjonz (2008-12-07)

I've got some problems with this.My modem wont install,get a code 39 error?WTF???It's not any faster than my 32bit Vista,besides that it's o.k.

jeffjonz (2008-12-07)

If you have any idea on how to get my modem working could you let me [email protected]

D.v.P (2008-12-12)

How can this be for gaming if .net is not possible to install. Some games need that :-(

carljack (2008-12-15)

When I finish everything and it does the activation and prompts me for a computer restart it restarts and hauls on this step:
Booting 'Windows Vista'
acpi
Vista Load 2.1.2
What do I do Dekker67?

Dekker67 (2008-12-19)

@jeffjonz: Sorry, i take it your using a usb modem? These aren't supported in this Os mate...use ethernet.
@ D.v.P : no .net support either i'm afraid. I'm currently working on a new, slightly less slimmed down version which has this support. But for this i need to keep Win Update and a whole pile of other crap, etc.
@ carljack : Was it installed over an existing XP or Vista. If so, try a fresh format install and get back to me.

DeeJayVZ (2009-01-12)

Dekker67:
This is inzane man!!! I have tried so many different "Fast/Tiny/Special Editions" of both XP and Vista last days it's sick but this version is the Bugatti Veyron of OS's!!! When Enzo's and Koeniggsegg's and Diablo's are going down the Autobahn at full speed this is right on their rear bumber honking the horn and telling them: "Get the f.... out of my way fatties, I'm only in 2nd gear!!!
It has nothing I hate about XP/Vista and it's not like I'm gonna sit and look at the task bar!?! I have everything I need to make it look fantastic anyways like wallpapers and themes and of course RocketDock. I love a clean, sleek lay-out of the desktop and the above ensures that.
Installation went like a fart in a storm, once there, next gone. Same with x64 drivers (downloaded all from Acer Pan-AM 'cuz Acer Europe's site sucks big, hairy camels balls) and after installation I added:
RocketDock
Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0
IrfanView
7-Zip
WinAmp Pro
Spotify
TuneUp Utilities 2009
FireFox
Thunderbird
Norton 360 Online
and
Defraggler
And that's all I need for now and it's way out there in terms of performance and speed!!!
I had issues before with both win7 x64 and other x64's that sound being choppy both in WinAmp and Spotify when editing pics in Photoshop Elements. NONE in this version! It runs like Ben Johnson in the L.A. Olympics (of course he was on steroids but so is my Aspire 7520 being upgraded to 4gb of high-performance RAM from Corsair). KUDOS man!!!
In fact (if you dont mind that is), I'm gonna write about this OS on my blog 'cause more ppl should be aware of this gem! Oh, and I'll keep seeding this beauty for you man!
Send me a mail to "handerre at g mail dot come" if you disapprove of me posting about this os on my blog which is found at http://www.handerre.com
And to all those who just HAVE to whine about anything and everything: Dekker made it perfectly clear what this OS has and what it don't have, why he made it this way and as he says "Don't use it if you're put off by it's "lack" of features". Try it!! I have never experienced a faster OS myself! It's not for everyone I admit but for those who wants a super-fast, stripped down version for gamers, (or in my case a multi-media, supercharged, space-shuttle of a OS) this is the best one I seen so far!
Best regards,
HanDerre
a.k.a. DeeJayVZ

DeeJayVZ (2009-01-12)

Uploaded post on my blog and seeding at unlimited speed now bro!
:-)
Best regards,
HanDerre

Fjorda (2009-02-02)

.net is gone..but is it possible to reinstall it somehow?

zero2041 (2009-02-04)

Will I be able to install unsigned drivers on this version of Vista? Thanks.

Dflect (2009-02-09)

Hi there Dekker67 tried your Vista, tbh it was amazingly fast, even faster than the tiny xp:s i tried, however i got bluescreens after a while, after installing my essencial software such as winrar and drivers, as well as a fresh DX10, tho it seemed to lack one dll file as i tried to run crysis,(seems however ppl doing fine so guess i was unlucky)
as for suggestions for the future releases
i suggest that .net would at least be an option for installation if one cared (as me ;) ) still an amazing job :)

kapaka (2009-02-11)

Nice OS, but I need .Net too. Any way to reinstall it?
Maybe you should keep it in v2.0?

Dekker67 (2009-02-15)

Hi.....to all those asking about .NET
My reasoning for not including it is this......if i had included it i'd have had to leave windows update intact. It would be a chunkier OS altogether. Yeah, i know to some this is an inconvenience......but if u really need to use frameworks for something, then do what i do - run them in a virtual machine or keep a separate OS for that kind of thing and dual boot.
As to the issue of some games needing it.....well there's no way around this problem. Those games u simply can't run - sorry.

animeworld (2009-03-15)

It's Gamer's Edition, so does this come with DX10 or have to install it?

animeworld (2009-03-16)

After install, it uses ~400MB ram, is that too high?

phrozenstare (2009-03-17)

if it for gaming then certain games then if some games require .net. go look for another gaming edition guys sense it seems not all games will play on this version

Bytes.NL (2009-03-20)

Hi Dekker, Thnxzzz for this 1st Vista build i do love, i realy can't say this for the original Vista build.
This is what i was looking for for a long time and this shit is realy good and eeeuuhhhh FAST....
Its running without any problem, if u can put a disc in a player than u can install this Vista lol.
I have 1 litle question and yes i am sorry but its about the .Net missing.
I have an ATI card and for that i need it as you know but do you or someone else know another way to configure the ATI videocards (i cant overclock my baby neither snik snik).
I understand your choice to leave this out of your build because i hate the windows updates BIG time.
Well thnx anyway, i am going to play F.E.A.R 2 with my new blastering speed. OWWWW MY G.O.D whoehaaaaahaahaha.
Greetsszzz Byteszzz.NL
P.S did i tell that this OS is fast???

blisscent (2009-03-25)

tack tack tack

animeworld (2009-03-30)

SP2 is released, can you do a final update on this, thanks :)

sizzleChest111 (2009-03-31)

... and add .NET
Just kidding, but seriously you should at least give the option.
I hate it, but I need it.

physixmaster (2009-04-21)

You removed the update feature!!! and .Net so that removed the functionality of heaps of stuff and third party software. Oh and GAMES!! Hows it for gaming with no .NET!!!

Gauss1777 (2009-05-19)

So far this is the best for my purposes! I don't care about antivirus or updates since it's not my main OS, it's my bootcamp. I don't chat nor browse nor use internet at all, maybe for online gaming. I think SP1 is good enough.
There's only one thing that I need and that's Macdrive, but the latest compatible version with Vista x64 uses .net framework 2.0!!! I need it!
Is there any way to extract the framework from another Vista DVD and install it on this edition? I don't care about an upgrade framework, in fact if there's a way to just add the necessary files to make Macdrive run and function properly please someone tell me!

ptro001 (2009-10-18)

this is not gamer edition....

zxpimp (2011-08-21)

can someone please seed this

iAmNoTcRaZy (2014-05-21)

Is anyone able to seed this? I think this would be the perfect OS on an HTPC with XBMC. I considered linux but it won't run silverlight = no netflix! So again:
PLEASE, PLEASE, SEED!