My FSX machine is currently being in built with Vista 32. I have used Ken Salter's FSAutostart with FS-9 under XP. Is there anything like that out there for Vista? If no program, has anyone seen a list of unnecessary/programs that can safely be shut down prior to starting FSX? I understand there are 40 something such items operating in the background of Vista.Thank you,Steve

Steve,Try BlackViper's page, he has some content re: vista services.http://www.blackviper.com/Hope this helps.

Thank you, Don. This looks full of info. I bookmarked it and will have it ready when the machine is completed.Best wishes!Steve

One program i have found very usefull is Vista Smoker Pro 1.1. This has a facility of what is called "Game Mode" It closes all non essential programs and services and really does improve the performance of FSX. There is a trial before you buy available at their website.RegardsPete

I attached the On and Off batch files I use. The first turns on Game mode (stops services). The second turns off game mode (starts services). This is for Vista.

J.D.D. ...Thank you so kindly for that! I was trying to reach you on that a couple of days ago!Best wishes ...Steve

Oh crap, I saw the PM, but it slipped my mind.