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    Getting rid of dell crap on VISTA?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by HinesMike, Mar 7, 2007.

  1. HinesMike

    HinesMike Notebook Enthusiast

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    I seen the post about removing it with XP, curious if there is a post or someone who can help me remove some of this junk. Thanks for the help!!
     
    HinesMike, Mar 7, 2007
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    mfmbcpman Notebook Consultant

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    There isn't really a set protocol for getting rid of the stuff. Either you can go the easy but less thorough route of uninstalling the things you don't want. Or you can reinstall Windows and start from scratch, which is recommended and not hard. If you've never reformatted there are numerous threads about it. I'm not familiar with Vista so I can't help you with that.

    http://forums.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=88032
    This guide is good even though it addresses XP because it tells you what the partitions are and what you need to install after you format.
     
    mfmbcpman, Mar 7, 2007
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  3. GAURVE

    GAURVE Notebook Geek

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    Hi Hines ,

    try using this software http://www.yorkspace.com/pc-de-crapifier/ . It does remove some of the bloatware from the system. I wish some one could write up a proper guide to format and reinstall vista step by step.
     
    GAURVE, Mar 7, 2007
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  4. Seven Lima

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    I am actually writing a step by step guide right now. I will post it soon!
     
    Seven Lima, Mar 8, 2007
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    hines, you should just reformat your whole hard drive. That's what I recommend. It's so easy and takes like 20 minutes.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Mar 8, 2007
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    Ditto. Reinstalling Vista on a clean hard drive is actually painless and short than XP.
     
    JairusZ, Mar 8, 2007
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    Tat would be great. Eagerly waiting for your post.
     
    GAURVE, Mar 8, 2007
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    Seven Lima, Mar 8, 2007
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    Can't wait this Vista crap is really getting on my nerves. I am about to go back to xp
     
    mtor, Mar 8, 2007
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