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    Just received my 1420 and...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by i3randon06, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. i3randon06

    i3randon06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to know the best way to clean it up--get rid of all the bloatware and unnecessary junk that will slow it down. I've heard from some people that you should format and reinstall everything. Is this the best way to do it? That seems like a pretty long process and I thought there might be a faster way of doing it.

    Suggestions?
     
    i3randon06, Jul 25, 2007
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    well my friend just uninstalled most of the stuff, but I would reinstall vista. It's not that tedious of a task.

    by the way you should post some pics of your 1420.
     
    farelli09, Jul 25, 2007
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    yea reinstall Vista and you should be fine. as was pointed out in a previous thread, dont bother formatting as there is no need to considering it is brand new.
     
    brianj320, Jul 25, 2007
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    Download all the drivers you need right now. Burn them to a CD/copy to flash memory.

    Format, reinstall Vista, install drivers. Bingo...nice clean OS install.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 25, 2007
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    PLEASE post pics up of it when you get a chance
     
    manzi, Jul 25, 2007
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    brianj320, Jul 25, 2007
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    My main concern wirth re-installing is losing the Media Direct 3. Unless it is loaded on the drivers disk that Dell sent.
     
    mattstl77, Jul 25, 2007
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    didnt it come with Media Direct on a separate CD?
     
    brianj320, Jul 25, 2007
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    that is what i am wondering too
     
    mattstl77, Jul 25, 2007
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    what is the bloatware on vista?
     
    mattstl77, Jul 25, 2007
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    Yes it did come with media direct on a separate CD. Would I have to re-install that as well if I re-installed Vista?
     
    i3randon06, Jul 25, 2007
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    yea you would. that's what i had to do to get my Media Direct set up again.
     
    brianj320, Jul 25, 2007
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    theres probably only 3-5 junk software in the machine anyways, its not really going to improve your performance even if you remove them. just use the windows uninstall
     
    hlcc, Jul 25, 2007
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    Other than re-installing media direct and Vista did you have to re-install anything else? You wouldn't have to re-install drivers if you don't format right?
     
    i3randon06, Jul 25, 2007
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    Which ones are you referring to?
     
    i3randon06, Jul 25, 2007
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    You should always check for new drivers...even if you chose not to re-install Vista. It is likely that the drivers that came with your Dell would be old.
     
    mattstl77, Jul 25, 2007
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  17. i3randon06

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    What is the best way to check for new drivers?
     
    i3randon06, Jul 25, 2007
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    Go to Dell's website and check for the latest drivers for the 1420.
     
    D_Avenger, Jul 25, 2007
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    support.dell.com, go to drivers section, enter service tag
     
    brianj320, Jul 25, 2007
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    unwanted programs using Program Install/Uninstall in Control Panel.

    Start enjoying your new laptop....
     
    tj94588, Jul 25, 2007
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