Installing a slimmed down version of 7

[stratmaster458]

Hello,
I have a full license upgrade DVD for Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. I had it installed for a bit but I went back to XP because it was taking up way to much space on my Macbook Pro's bootcamp partition.

How does one install a slimmed down version of windows 7?

all I need windows for is Half Life 2 Orange Box and Solidworks

 

[richc46]

Just a guess, it takes too much space because you did not delete windows.old. Am I right?

 

[mxosder16]

You could take a look at this tutorial:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/17453-custom-windows-installations-windows-7-a.html

 

[myzr7]

I have not tried this but you may find it helpful to you. Good luck to you!
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/17453-custom-windows-installations-windows-7-a.html

 

[stratmaster458]

Just a guess, it takes too much space because you did not delete windows.old. Am I right?

actually I did when I upgraded to 7 the first time

 

[richc46]

Just a guess, it takes too much space because you did not delete windows.old. Am I right?

actually I did when I upgraded to 7 the first time

Ok, my guess was wrong. Maybe some of the other suggestions, will be more beneficial. Take care.

 

[myzr7]

Just a guess, it takes too much space because you did not delete windows.old. Am I right?

actually I did when I upgraded to 7 the first time

Just for the record could you say if you remember how much space was your install using? I have a new install on a test machine and it is only 8.4 gb used. Was yours more than that?

 

[stratmaster458]

Just a guess, it takes too much space because you did not delete windows.old. Am I right?

actually I did when I upgraded to 7 the first time

Just for the record could you say if you remember how much space was your install using? I have a new install on a test machine and it is only 8.4 gb used. Was yours more than that?

yeah close to 17 gigs

 

[valtonray]

vLite - Windows Vista configuration tool also works with windows 7. HOWEVER keep in mind removing essential components of the OS may make it unstable. there are forums to help you decide what should be safe to remove but use this software at your own risk.

 

[stratmaster458]

alright can someone provide me with a torrent to a slimmed down copy of Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit that I can use my license key with?

vlite is not installing on my XP pro partition