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AR15.COM
8/6/2010 4:45:30 PM EDT
I just got a new laptop delivered to me today and I'm curious what your software of choice is for removing bloatware.  I understand the typical Control Panel Add/Remove Programs utility doesn't quite cut it.  I have not started the laptop up yet so I'm not exactly sure what all is on there.  But I'm sure it has some Norton trial and a mass of other worthless apps/utilities.  I can determine what programs need to go, but what is arfcom's software of choice?  Decrapifier, CClean, Revo, or some combination thereof?

Thanks!

Brian
8/6/2010 4:47:34 PM EDT
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Add/Remove programs has always worked well enough for me. If it is one of my own computers I'll usually just format it and do a fresh Windows install.
8/6/2010 4:57:37 PM EDT
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The 100% sure way is to find (download) the OEM disk for the version of OS you have a valid key for and start from scratch.

Once your are done install Microsoft Security essentials.

Perfectly legal and you'll get the best performance possible out of your system.
8/6/2010 4:57:49 PM EDT
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Add/Remove programs has always worked well enough for me. If it is one of my own computers I'll usually just format it and do a fresh Windows install.


This.  Nuke the site from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.
8/6/2010 4:59:09 PM EDT
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I'll usually just format it and do a fresh Windows install.


I'd prefer that option, but it didn't come with a Windows disc, only advice to make a set of recovery discs.  And I don't really want to pony up another $100 for a Windows 7 OEM disc.

8/6/2010 5:00:39 PM EDT
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The 100% sure way is to find (download) the OEM disk for the version of OS you have a valid key for and start from scratch.


Interesting - I can download that from Microsoft or something?
8/6/2010 5:11:27 PM EDT
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The 100% sure way is to find (download) the OEM disk for the version of OS you have a valid key for and start from scratch.


Interesting - I can download that from Microsoft or something?


OEM disks are free, just look around, usenet, torrents.

It's your license key that counts and that's what makes you ligit.
8/6/2010 5:23:00 PM EDT
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The 100% sure way is to find (download) the OEM disk for the version of OS you have a valid key for and start from scratch.


Interesting - I can download that from Microsoft or something?


OEM disks are free, just look around, usenet, torrents.

It's your license key that counts and that's what makes you ligit.


Ok, and I assume the OEM disc I just used to install Windows 7 on the build I did for my mom two weeks ago would work, too.  Thanks!
8/6/2010 7:30:47 PM EDT
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The 100% sure way is to find (download) the OEM disk for the version of OS you have a valid key for and start from scratch.


Interesting - I can download that from Microsoft or something?


OEM disks are free, just look around, usenet, torrents.

It's your license key that counts and that's what makes you ligit.


Ok, and I assume the OEM disc I just used to install Windows 7 on the build I did for my mom two weeks ago would work, too.  Thanks!


I wouldn't assume that.

Go by what the license key on the side of the case says, if you don't it won't authenticate

There are 6 versions of Win 7.