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    Is there an advantage in VISTA reload

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by limited, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. limited

    limited Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my new D830 and I love it. IMO better than my D820 in construction.

    I am wondering if there is any real advantage/reason to do a fresh reload? From what I can tell there is no bloatware to speak of that I wouldn't install anyway. If it helps or makes a difference my version of vista is VISTA Business.
     
    limited, Aug 23, 2007
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  2. Waveblade

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    I find reinstalling quite useless when you're hard pressed to find crapware.

    I'd say keep it as it is.
     
    Waveblade, Aug 23, 2007
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  3. limited

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    I was thinking the same thing. Just needed someone to agree :)
     
    limited, Aug 24, 2007
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    Kinda useless but I did it anyway. I like to get to know my notebook and what drivers do what. I usually find it takes 2-3 fresh installs before you really get to know your system.
     
    jb1007, Aug 24, 2007
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  5. HCW

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    Format and reinstall are must since dell still hides crapware on your computer
     
    HCW, Aug 24, 2007
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    This is interesting, but it would be great if you can tell us either where they hide the crapware - if you've found it - or why you think there is hidden crapware if you haven't found any. Thanks.
     
    D.S., Aug 24, 2007
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  7. Les

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    Read clean install below...
     
    Les, Aug 24, 2007
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  8. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    and what will it help by eliminating the crapware? just to help me decide yes or no.....
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 24, 2007
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    freefisheater Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    To answer the OP, it depends on how your system is running, fresh out of the box. When I received my D830, I immediately had boot up, video and performance problems - fresh out of the box. So I tried a reformat, and I must say, I did notice a slight decrease in the times for cold boot, hibernate and coming out of hibernation. Performance also went up, slightly. But then, the performance you get will also depend on your process of reinstallation. Follow the guides and install the drivers in the correct order. And finally, don't forget to use Windows Update, particularly for the most recent Performance and Reliability Updates.
     
    freefisheater, Aug 25, 2007
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