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    Trash programs

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by megadeth666, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. megadeth666

    megadeth666 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi i was wondering what does these programs do and can i uninstall them?

    creative mediasource 5
    game park console
    synaptics pointing device driver
    WIDCOMM blue software

    these were not listed in the bloatware guide. could someone say what these do and am i safe to uninstall them.

    another thing. if i uninstall Wireless Console 3 will i still be able to toggle wifi on and off with fn + F2?
     
    megadeth666, Sep 3, 2010
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  2. FraserCDN

    FraserCDN Newbie

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    creative mediasource 5 Remove
    game park console Remove
    synaptics pointing device driver Laptop touch pad


    another thing. if i uninstall Wireless Console 3 will i still be able to toggle wifi on and off with fn + F2?

    I removed the it and i can still turn my wireless of and off.
     
    FraserCDN, Sep 3, 2010
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  3. megadeth666

    megadeth666 Notebook Enthusiast

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    can i uninstall the bluetooth software if i dont use bluetooth
     
    megadeth666, Sep 3, 2010
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    aramis109 Notebook Deity

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    aramis109, Sep 3, 2010
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  5. j00zl33t

    j00zl33t Notebook Consultant

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    sorry to bring up such an old topic but this specific program wasnt stated in the Bloatware guide. I have WIDCOMM bluetooth software preinstalled as well and i have a G73JH-RBBX05 and accdng to specs, no bluetooth hardware. Nothing in device manager indicates bluetooth as well...so..

    safe to uninstall right? even if, why is it in my laptop anyway?
     
    j00zl33t, Dec 14, 2010
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  6. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    The generic image from Asus would have it preinstalled. You can remove it.
     
    Chastity, Dec 14, 2010
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    bighfr Newbie

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    Yeah you can take it off. It's even preferred to take it off that model for some people because I heard that some owners of that model say that it interferes with your wireless network sometimes.
     
    bighfr, Dec 14, 2010
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