martinsc Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 wow, very nice job (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585872232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
er0n Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 OMG, thats it dude. I am reporting this and it will be gone. Fix this please. 585871618[/snapback] You're an idiot! The guy obviously put a lot of work into this and that's all you can say? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585873156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadJoker Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Very nice guide! (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585886849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 excellent guide, out of curiosity does your system boot time change when all these reductions are applied? 585871632[/snapback] That's what I'm wondering..if so then I have a great reason to do this..(Well I also don't like things that have no real purpose for me on my computer..it just..bugs me). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585888883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold_Fortune Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 excellent guide, out of curiosity does your system boot time change when all these reductions are applied? That's what I'm wondering..if so then I have a great reason to do this..(Well I also don't like things that have no real purpose for me on my computer..it just..bugs me). 585888883[/snapback] The biggest boot time improvement I achieve, I achieve in PART 2 of my guide: Slimming Down Windows XP PART 2: Disabled Services Also the biggest improvement on RAM use. Here... http://www.hollow-refuge.net/Bold/viewtopic.php?t=241 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585888994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron2000 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Theres a Service Installer here: http://www.dynawell.com/support/Reskit/winnt.asp Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585890426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmasterT Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 wow thas a huge guide. thanks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585890773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron2000 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I got a bit dizzy trying to follow this guide. :p Bold Fortune, are those ODBC and SQL stuff linked to mySQL? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585891353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevage Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 thats is a good guide nice work i got my windows folder down to just a tad over a gig. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585891705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngalt Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 OMG, thats it dude. I am reporting this and it will be gone. Fix this please. 585871618[/snapback] And I notice that it is still here. Amazing what happens when you try to complain about something that is actually *nice*, worthwhile, and beneficial. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585898948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 nice work (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585898954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold_Fortune Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 I'm sorry, I can't edit and make changes to my Slimming Down Windows XP Guide here as I make changes to it. I'm constantly editing and making changes to it. I learn new things about files all the time...and my spelling improves. :) I can edit my first post, as others can do with their guides here, but my guide, having 10 PARTS to it, and each part having its own separate post, I can edit PARTS 2-10. I'll give you this link to check in periodically for changes I've made to the guide, or you can click on the links in my signature... http://hollow-refuge.net/Bold/viewtopic.php?t=229 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-585927686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold_Fortune Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 "Well, that's all good and well. But I'm not interested in taking on the potential problems that can come about from removing important files from my XP installation. Can't you please just tell me what files are "perfectly safe" and "harmless" to remove? I just want to remove some clutter, and maybe in the process, gain just a little space on my hardrive without having to worry about running into problems down the road. I know removing the "Help" files is okay...but what else can I SAFELY remove?" ...he said. I put up a new post, "Perfectly Safe To Remove Files and Folders," for those people who ask me this question.... http://www.hollow-refuge.net/Bold/viewtopic.php?t=387 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586011824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadJoker Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 "Well, that's all good and well. But I'm not interested in taking on the potential problems that can come about from removing important files from my XP installation. Can't you please just tell me what files are "perfectly safe" and "harmless" to remove? I just want to remove some clutter, and maybe in the process, gain just a little space on my hardrive without having to worry about running into problems down the road. I know removing the "Help" files is okay...but what else can I SAFELY remove?" ...he said. I put up a new post, "Perfectly Safe To Remove Files and Folders," for those people who ask me this question.... http://www.hollow-refuge.net/Bold/viewtopic.php?t=387 586011824[/snapback] That helped a real lot; thanks for adding that part! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586012318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngalt Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 You've done it again. Your newest addition is a hit - Kudos, Bold! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586033603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blush Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Love the "Perfectly Safe To Remove Files and Folders" guide -- it allowed me to remove 121 MB worth. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586033789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakeman214 Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Yeah, that's hella sweet, thanks! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586033794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold_Fortune Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 Zowie! My Guide Made The Langa List! I'm watching these hits on my site this afternoon. The place was hopin' for over an hour straight (still is as I type this). I couldn't figure out what was going on. I never saw that much activity. So I e-mail Sadie and ask her to do a check where this traffic is coming from. Turns out, good ol' Fred sent out the link to my guide with his Langa Plus Newsletter. (Does that count as the Langa List? ..dunno.) http://www.hollow-refuge.net/Bold/viewtopic.php?t=229 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586037266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten T Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Does it make it any quicker or does it just use less size on the disk? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586037312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 It makes it a lot quicker. Think about it. The less stuff that has to load, the less work the computer has to do. Definately back things up before you go ahead and mess around with this. It's a bit like playing with fire... can be fun and rewarding, but you might get burnt. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586037337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bi0haZarD Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 OMG thats one long a** guide! would probably be easier to say what files not to delete LOL. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586038126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold_Fortune Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 OMG thats one long a** guide!would probably be easier to say what files not to delete LOL. 586038126[/snapback] LOL. I do, Bi0haZarD. At the very bottom of PART 10 of the guide. http://www.hollow-refuge.net/Bold/viewtopic.php?t=229 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586038331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EidrahS Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Lovely guide - i do my modding myself as well - not as good as yours. hve you thought of having like an installer or a program that does it all for you? that would be easier for most ppl. Like the installer / program would ask "Do you have a printer or plan on using one" If yes, do not delete the files, if No the delete the filed etc etc etc etc ill wait for that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586046421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
entruce Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Is it possible to slim down on the installation process so all those files wont be installed at all? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586046561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Is it possible to slim down on the installation process so all those files wont be installed at all? 586046561[/snapback] Have a look into nLite. Nuhi is making some very good improvements on the program which is in 1.0 beta 2 right now. Just be sure to search before you go asking questions. Chances are any problems that you run into will already have been answered. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/316422-slimming-down-windows-xp/page/2/#findComment-586055469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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