Junkwares on Asus ?

Was reading on other brands like acer/dell. And there seems to be junkwares in them and that a clean install is recommended after getting e new comp. But hw abt ASUS? Are there such junkwares too?

 

Asus only installs Windows XP on their systems and maybe a few essential programs such as anti-virus software, etc. Other useful software such as Nero Burning Rom are bundled with the notebook, but not installed by default.

 

Ditto.... it's one thing we and Asus pride ourselves in.... some companies make a lot of money on installing certain programs because they are a form of advertising... certain links in the web browser and things like that... The main goal is performance and running just the essentials are very important to that and therefore there really is no need to do another format and clean install with buying a system. Now, Asus' systems are going to come all loaded with drivers and do forth and a lot of people don't even like that, even though there isn't any "junk" on there. One thing we do is install the OS and unless the customer specifies, we leave the drivers off so they can see nothing but the OS is installed and they can choose what drivers they want installed... and what not to (incase they have a better or newer version handy)....

Thanks for bringing up this point... I always thought it was a big deal and not enough people talked about it.

 

Wow its really very customised software version ^^ yeah ASUS forever~ lol .. thanks for all e clarification =) ASUS rox! getting my A6JA this week ^^

 

What version of Nero is bundled with the latest ensembles, V6J etc...does anyone know offhand???

 

this is for A6JA

Multimedia Software ASUSDVD XP 6.0
Power Director V3.0 DE
Medi@Show V2.0 SE
Virus & Tool Software Symantec Norton™ Internet Security 2005
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
NERO Express V6.0
ASUS Utility ASUS NB Probe
ASUS Live Update
ASUS ChkMail
ASUS Hotkey
ASUS Power4 Gear+
Warranty & e-support 2-year limited global hardware warranty
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows XP) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting (Liveupdate, Power 4 Gear+, ASUS Probe)

 

Asus DVD
Power Director
Medi@Show
Norton
Nero

You'll get cds for these. I know I did a reinstall of my system and the Asus Cd only installed windows. I didn't install the extra stuff above (except for Nero)

 

ic. Why did u reinstall? any specific reason for doin so? =)

 

Just a note... that's also the same thing that's come with Asus' systems for at least the last 3-4 years (with some modifications), but it's also what is going to be included on all custom systems as well...... again, just on various disks that customers can choose to install or not... but on the ensembles, most of that is installed.. If someone thinks some of that is "junk", they can delete it, but besides mediashow and power director... and in my personal opinion, norton.... the rest of the software is good stuff and I'd suggest using it.... the software I don't like, I just have better programs that do the same thing... but if someone didn't have them, they should know that they are good pieces of software and come for free.... if you can use them, all the better.

 

norton isnt good? gosh i m stil usin it haha.. any recommendations for better protection?

 

Oh btw, i am getting a A6JA and roughly how long do u think e specs can last?

 

Your comment makes no sense... may be your english, but could you try to explain that a little better?

 

I've noticed that too... I think it's because Relvax uses way too many abbreviations/internet slang/jargon

 

lol sorry my bad T_T

Anyway I meant, roughly how long will a Asus A6JA last before it becomes obselete

 

Tomorrow? That's like asking President Bush when we'll get out of Iraq.... you're not going to get an intelligent answer and even if you do, it'd be like the weatherman telling giving you more than a 5 day forecast.

 

zomg, lol

 

This made my day, LOL! Go Justin

 

lol okiez =D nice 1

 

Your laptop will last as long as you want it to last. There is no way any PC can instantly become obsolete, its only what you make of it. There will always be a system better than yours, no matter how upgraded you buy it.

 

That's right.... Computer parts are are moving light years faster than software is...... At some point every 4-5 years, software will try to catch up, but you're more likely to get sick of using the system for years, that you'll go out and buy a new one just to have something new in your life and get up on the latest technology..........

 

About Anti-Virus, I personally like McAfee. It has less cluter and also it is less intrusive. Howerver, since my Asus come with Norton, I might as well use it. It's not that bad.

 

AVG free edition is also nice

 

Avast works for me. And it is also free.

 

Another vote for AVG Free -- the frequent updates are great, the price is unbeatable and so far it's kept buggies off my PCs.