NLite
Encyclopedia
nLite and vLite are freeware
application
s which create customized installation CDs or DVDs for Microsoft
Windows 2000
, Windows XP
, Windows Server 2003
and Windows Vista
. nLite lets users customize and remove components from their Windows installation disc thus creating a custom version, this is most useful for system administrators or for volume installations. Nlite enables you to integrate update packages and programs otherwise included in Windows Update to simplify and speed up Windows installation. Some of the features included in Nlite are automated installation, where the process of entering a product key (volume or not), setting the administrator's password, regional settings and user account settings and names beforehand. It can also, through addons and Hotfixes, install extra third party programs automatically. nLite supports Windows 2000
, Windows XP
(32 and 64 bit) and Windows Server 2003
, while vLite is made for Windows Vista
(32 and 64 bit). While some people have reported success using vLite with the Windows 7 beta and the RC. Windows 7 is not fully compatible with vLite and it is not advised to use vLite with Windows 7 due to the potential instability from is not being fully supported at the time. The creator has no intention or plans to support or release a Windows 7 compatible version.
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
application
Application software
Application software, also known as an application or an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with...
s which create customized installation CDs or DVDs for Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 is a line of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, business desktops, laptops, and servers. Windows 2000 was released to manufacturing on 15 December 1999 and launched to retail on 17 February 2000. It is the successor to Windows NT 4.0, and is the...
, Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
, Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 is a server operating system produced by Microsoft, introduced on 24 April 2003. An updated version, Windows Server 2003 R2, was released to manufacturing on 6 December 2005...
and Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
. nLite lets users customize and remove components from their Windows installation disc thus creating a custom version, this is most useful for system administrators or for volume installations. Nlite enables you to integrate update packages and programs otherwise included in Windows Update to simplify and speed up Windows installation. Some of the features included in Nlite are automated installation, where the process of entering a product key (volume or not), setting the administrator's password, regional settings and user account settings and names beforehand. It can also, through addons and Hotfixes, install extra third party programs automatically. nLite supports Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 is a line of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, business desktops, laptops, and servers. Windows 2000 was released to manufacturing on 15 December 1999 and launched to retail on 17 February 2000. It is the successor to Windows NT 4.0, and is the...
, Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
(32 and 64 bit) and Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 is a server operating system produced by Microsoft, introduced on 24 April 2003. An updated version, Windows Server 2003 R2, was released to manufacturing on 6 December 2005...
, while vLite is made for Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
(32 and 64 bit). While some people have reported success using vLite with the Windows 7 beta and the RC. Windows 7 is not fully compatible with vLite and it is not advised to use vLite with Windows 7 due to the potential instability from is not being fully supported at the time. The creator has no intention or plans to support or release a Windows 7 compatible version.