i guess you didnt see the site or miss-read it . Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 SP1; Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista . Windows XP SP2 with KB926044 . Windows Server 2003 SP1 with KB926044 . Windows Server 2003 SP2 . Windows Vista family

You're right, I didn't scroll down. I still advise against using it. Use nLite instead.

I like XPLITE alot better,easy to use and more,i tried NLITE didnt seem to like it,I GUESS IT BECAUSE ITS FREE ,it doesnt have very much Maybe other might like and maybe not

Me i like trying all types of software,free or buy to try i downloaded both versions of WAIK toolkit and burned a disk and will try this weekend for my own compare tests, If i have a problem i can easy re-install the windows xp or 7 back again its not very hard to do

also when i download any software ,i have a computer made for only that and i all other computers i diconnect from the internet,thay another reason i dont get viruses

nLite runs on more than just XP (i.e. Windows 7) where as XPLite is only supported by XP. Therefore, to produce a lite version of XP you must already be running XP, this is not ideal for many as they run Windows 7. It doesn't run in Compatibility mode either and pretty much crashed my PC forcing a reboot and leaving junk all over the place (so don't try it in Windows 7)

The problem with having to keep reinstalling Windows is your licence key will only activate a set number of times before it is blocked, or worse blacklisted. This is why I have been using Windows 7 Enterprise with VLK for all of the tests which have required reinstallations.

FYI, viruses (and all other parasites) aren't confined to internet usage. Not allowing a computer internet access is not a sensible protection method, it also removes the ability to perform the valuable windows updates which have been flagged as extremely required by my Windows 7 tests, Windows XP is no different, it needs the updates. You may not wish to take that advice but I cannot allow people to read such poor practice and them think it's OK.

i didnt say my computers dont use internet they all do. Only when i download a software i DISCONNECT THEM ONLY i mostly only have windows XP and one computer running windows 7 AND ALL HAVE ANTIVIRUS PROGRAMS

One mine i made a exact copy of my harddrive ,so if i have any problems or viruses,i just put the new drive in,this i dont have to use the licence key

I cannot let poor practice be seen as something that is ok so will always advise against it when seen.

A common quote from across the internet put out by all top antivirus companies, system administrators, technicians etc. If your computer is connected to a home network or if your work computer is part of a larger network, you may find yourself with an infection through no fault of your own. Someone else on the network downloaded a bug by accident, and within minutes, the entire network could be infected. There isn't much you can do to stop these kinds of infections.

Viruses and other parasites (worms mainly) can survive format and fdisk, they can sit in the MBR, they can hijack the boot strap loader and become stealthy and extremely hard to remove, sometimes impossible with retail software alone. They can move around networks (wireless and wired). They will store themselves on any media which they can write to, in any location, including the "super hidden" windows locations.

Let's not forget the infamous Windows XP worm which would attack immediately upon connection to the internet, before any windows updates or security fixes could be applied.

Depending on how this "exact copy" was made (a question previously asked but like most questions asked remained unanswered) will determine if it could possibly be holding a parasite, if it could have a previous parasite thought to have been destroyed by deleting infected files, formatting it or using fdisk... I could go on but I suspect it would be wasted...

If you are ignorant enough to ignore this advice and previous advice of your poor practice methods then it is your call but do not attempt to circulate those methods as being OK to do, they are not.

I also do not wish, one way or the other, to know if you take my advice, a reply to this is not required. This is mainly for the benefit of those who will take it on board.

It works perfect for me for over 3 years never had a problem,i have a large home network at my house and each one has a antivirus on it ,and been a very long time since i got one and i keep my norton and other antivirus well update

PLEASE stay on topic

You contradict yourself, pick a story and stick to it. Either you do or you don't have virus protection and that has changed throughout this topic. The methods you have advised of disconnecting from the internet and running no virus protection, relying on a copy of a "clean" drive are very bad practice and ill advised, not explained clearly and open to people who don't know much about computers doing things which will make their lives a lot of hard work.

I really do not care if this has gone off topic again. I will not have anyone posting bad practice methods without at least pointing out that they are bad practice. This topic has gone off on a tangent from the start when your false claims were justifiably disputed and you edited most of your posts from their original. It really does not matter any more.

Do not advise anyone to simply disconnect their internet in order to be safe from viruses

As a side note, you may want to look in to replacing your Norton products with virus protection that a) works and b) isn't a resource hog. I suggest ESET if you are willing to pay or AVG Free if not. Norton products no longer get included in the major tests due to their uselessness. Use that information however you wish to, again you needn't tell me.