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    Which programs that come preloaded are actually useful and which ones should I remove?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by aquaphiliac, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. aquaphiliac

    aquaphiliac Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking to cut down on all the programs that are running so I want to remove the bloatware... which programs should I remove? I just got the u80v from amazon so it should have the standard compliment of asus stuff...
     
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    ooooohhp thanx.
     
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    My answer is none are essential and uninstall all, but that link is quite informative. Useful would depend on the user :)