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    Removing "bloatware" - Windows 7 reinstallation

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Bedwards, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. Bedwards

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    Hey guys. I just ordered an N53SV-XE1 and I've been reading that it comes with quite a bit of "Asus bloatware". From what I read, a clean Windows 7 install is what is recommended. Without the Windows disk, how do you guys recommend formatting and reinstalling Windows? Thank you.
     
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    JOSEA, Jan 11, 2012
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