Help & FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read this FAQ before posting to the forums. Thank You.
- Will my computer run slower if I install Vize?
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No. Vize will not install any resident program, nor it will be running in the background. System files size may grow but this has no impact on system performance.
- After using Vize, first reboot took longer.
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That's not a question, but we'll field it anyway:
According to XPero: This happens because Vize tells Windows to remove in use system files during first reboot. Next reboots will take the normal time.
- I've installed and used Vize patcher, but I can´t see the difference from original Windows. Where are they?
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For now, Vize only changes old resources in system files. There isn't a dramatic cosmetic change, but after using Windows normally with the Vize customizations applied, you will notice a consistent experience with the GUI.
Vize 1.x Switch Reference
The 1.x releases of Vize have the following command-line switches available:
(The Vize 1.x codebase shares many parts with Vize 4.x so some command-line switches may not apply (such as /notask)
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
| /S | Silent mode. Vize installs using the default settings or with any of the Disable Switches (see below). |
| /mode=i386 | Vize setup will be in a mode to patch Vista source files (the "i386" directory on a Vista CD) ready for installation. |
| /source=%path% | For use with the /mode=i386 switch. This sets the location of the original Windows Vista i386 directory. If the path has spaces in it enclose the entire switch in double-quotes: " |
| /dest=%path% | For use with the /mode=i386 switch. This is the directory to place the processed i386 files into. If the path has spaces in it enclose the entire switch in double-quotes: " |
Disable Feature Switches
| Switch | Meaning |
|---|---|
| /norestore | Vize does not create a System Restore Point |
| /nouxtheme | Vize does not patch or replace UxTheme.dll |
| /nofiles | Vize does not patch any system files |
| /nodll | Vize does not patch any *.dll (Shared software) files |
| /noexe | Vize does not patch any *.exe (Program) files |
| /nocpl | Vize does not patch any *.cpl (Control Panel) files |
| /noocxl | Vize does not patch any *.ocx (UI Widgets) files |
| /nooe | Vize does not patch Windows Mail |
| /noadmin | Vize does not patch any *.mmc / Administrative Tools files |
| /nomisc | Vize does not patch any miscellaneous files |
| /noextras | Vize does not install any extra files |
| /noskins | Vize does not install any custom application skins |
| /noicons | Vize does not install any custom icons |
| /noboot | Vize does not install any custom bootscreen |
| /nologon | Vize does not install any custom logon screen |
| /noscreen | Vize does not install any custom screensavers |
| /nowall | Vize does not install any custom wallpapers |
| /nocmd | Vize does not install any cmd.exe colour mods |
| /notask | Vize does not install TaskSwitch XP |
Vize Discussion Forums
Vize has its own board on the MSFN Forums. Please be courteous when asking questions or posting suggestions.
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