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    Re-install windows on new laptop?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by firewill66, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. firewill66

    firewill66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just curious if it makes a difference in speed if I re-install windows to get rid of all the trial ware and crap dell installs. Also, I'm getting 2 hard drives...will one of them be configured for windows / programs while the other is for personal storage? Thanks
     
    firewill66, Apr 18, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    From the new Dells I have purchased, none had any bloatware/software I didn't need already. I would at least create an account first and make recovery media and use it for awhile to see if you like it.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 18, 2011
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    firewill66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    true...you're probably right. I've just heard of others reinstalling windows. Thanks
     
    firewill66, Apr 18, 2011
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    dereksurfs Notebook Geek

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    I prefer to start with a clean install of windows. IMO it's ultimately better to start with only the OS and then add what you need. That way you only have installed/running what you need/want vs. what Dell or someone thinks you need or wants to sell you on. But everyone has their preferences.

    I also work with Dells at work and we always place our own image on the machines we buy, never the default.

    There have been a lot of recents posts about this lately:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell-xps-studio-xps/570120-dell-xps-17-bloatware-what-remove.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell-xps-studio-xps/570201-without-reformating-what.html

    Derek
     
    dereksurfs, Apr 18, 2011
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    firewill66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you!
     
    firewill66, Apr 19, 2011
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