UPDATE: This guide no longer works. We suggest you try the RT Seven Lite tool (free) to create unattended Windows 7 installation and also integrate drivers and updates. Win Integrater is also another free tool with similar set of features.
vLite, which was original released to tweak and customize the setup of Windows Vista operating system supports Windows 7 as well. It’s one of the best free Windows configuration tools around for Vista as well as Windows 7. It lets you integrate hotfix, updates, drivers and service packs into the setup and create unattended bootable ISO file.
Users who would like to remove one or more components from the installation media can also use this tool. For instance, you can remove games, Windows Media Player, Media Center and Windows Firewall features from the setup.
We have already blogged about the vLite for Windows 7, and also how to use vLite to integrate drivers into Windows 7 setup, and create unattended Windows 7 setup. If you have tried the recent versions of vLite software, you probably know this problem.
When you install and run vLite for the very first time, you will be asked to install the WAIK (Windows Automated Installation Kit). Although WAIK is available to download at Microsoft Download Centre for free (thanks Microsoft), downloading the mammoth1.3GB file is not an easy task for low speed internet connection users.
In order to resolve this problem, we have a small trick that helps you to avoid downloading the 1.3 GB file. Note that we recommend installing the WAIK from Microsoft if you are on a good internet connection. Follow the instructions given below to avoid installing WAIK:
Using vLite without installing WAIK in Windows 7
Step 1: Download and install the latest version of vLite from here.
Step 2: Now that you have installed vLite, download this RAR file (this file is no longer available).
Step 3: Extract the RAR file to get a folder and dll file.
Step 4: Copy the wimfltr folder to C:\Program Files\vLite directory (C is your Windows 7 drive), and also copy the wimgapi.dll file to the same directory.
Step 5: Launch the vLite program without any problem.
Marco says
files are deleted!!!!!
Deniz says
Your awsome. Thank you very much.
[email protected] says
I still have my copy of the WAIK workaround files. I’m sure they are available elsewhere but if anyone happens upon this page and finds my comment and needs it, email me with “WAIK FILES” in the subject line.
Rezwanur Rahman Pantho says
There no link of such rar file . I’m a limited user and my inter speed is only 256 kbps. Please give me a solution.
subash says
i didnot find wimfltr and wimgapi.dll in my vlite software what to do?
AruN says
Little BIG stardus (see comment: 14) has the Files.Thank you for All….
Knuckles says
Piece of shit file hosting site.
Thank you, everyone, for telling me that it’s broken. I was about to waste my time performing a survey just to be greeted with a “File not found” message.
John says
vLite doesn’t see inside the folder with the .iso file. It only sees folders, than prompts: Cannot find the expected files. Make sure you select the folder or drive that contains the Vista installation files, usually on the installation DVD.
Also the “Presets” in the menu are grayed out and the “Presets” folder inside C:\Program Files\vLite is empty.
chaz says
the link for rar is not working
file deleted from megashare
Hans S says
Works greate open the rar unzip the file on the vlite folder and the subfolder there too and it works!!! Thanks to all !!!! Hans
SG Enzo says
Thank You Stardus
Vetonia says
Upstairs and downstairs, but doesnt’t works!
SousouK says
Damn, wtf, done everything right (as well both methods), but still asking to install the WAIK!!
Paul says
Or just get the Vlite 1.1, install that first then the latest vlite.
vahid says
Thank.Good Work
JBC says
Thanks Stardus (comment 14) and Tan ! guess I should read all the comments.
JBC says
Bump … The RAR is unavailable at that link. Please post it someplace where we can access the file.
Alistair says
The file is not on megashare anymore, can someone git?
Tan says
Thanks very much. The link is no longer usuable but comment 14 has the files. Thank you stardus. This works!!!
NoName34 says
Thanks You Very very Much Stardus
M2 says
Thanks stardus!
stardus says
deleted files here: http://tiny.cc/tbv1g
dfadfad says
file is deleted
a says
put the rar on a better site. It wont let me download without signing up.
Sreevisakh says
Rar file link is deleted
thedeamon says
just need wimgapi.dll copied to vlite root folder.
ensure to put correct .dll for x86 & x64.
if you want both then create a folder “wimfltr” with sub folders x86 & x64 which will hold respective dll’s.
Ennon says
Well, regardless of the linked file no longer being available, this may be easier:
1) Install vLite 1.1.6, which INCLUDES the WAIK files
2) Install vLite 1.2 over that. (Which will still have the WAIK files)
3) . . .
4) Profit!!!
Much easier IMO :D
Swapnil says
hi frnd…
Thanks for sharing this… thanks
chetan says
Thanks so much.it’s working!
Dawid says
On Win7 Ultimate x64.. right click on .inf file and install. After that run vlite ;-)
rohan says
at first i didn’t realize you had to click install.
MenaceG says
Works good! thanks.
Jolu says
It works like a charm, after copying folder and dll file to its destination, start vlite, and when install WAIK window appears again, click “Install” button. Something is copied, or supposed to, anyway, and then you’re in vlite.
Ghayas says
didnt work, the problem persists
tsakaji says
Thanks for that!!! I was looking for the 2 ****king dll files to execute vlite and don’t wanted to download 1.7 gb just for that. You’re the best!