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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pebsapp, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. pebsapp

    pebsapp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any benefit to formating(XP) my system after it arrives? Dell has so much crap on here, I have uninstalled most but just wonder if the system would run better if it was just a fresh install without all the bloatware?
     
    pebsapp, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I think you would be better off formatting and having everything set up according to your taste... that's how I like it! :) My Sager came with no bloatware, only useful stuff.... But I first formatted it and before installing Vista set the hard disk partitions the way I wanted them.... then installed Vista :)
     
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  3. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Which would you rather do if you had a glass of water with pieces of **** in it;

    1.) "Pick" out the pieces on by one
    or
    2.) Get a new glass
     
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  4. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    ^^^ lol Too right, mate! :) I'd rep ya for that, but I've repped too much to do that... gotta wait! :p :D
     
    Prasad, Apr 30, 2008
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  5. RingLeadr

    RingLeadr Notebook Consultant

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    True point.
     
    RingLeadr, Apr 30, 2008
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    I'd decide that once I found out just how much bloatware was on the laptop.

    The Latitudes and Vostros don't have very much at all.
     
    SpeedyMods, Apr 30, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    My Vostro had zero bloatware on it. I thank Dell for that option.

    Otherwise, a format/install is the way to go.

    Btw, it's formatting, not formating. ;)
     
    pixelot, Apr 30, 2008
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  8. pebsapp

    pebsapp Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks all, I guess that will be my weekend... forma TTing.Wish me luck!
     
    pebsapp, Apr 30, 2008
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