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    New Dell 9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pdkline, Oct 12, 2005.

  1. pdkline

    pdkline Newbie

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    I have a new Dell 9300.. when I first started reading the boards, I wonder why there was a stick for install Windows XP on a clean install. Now I know why. Dell installs a LOT of junk on a computer, while I did not elect to do a full reinstall, I did the pain staking process of cleaning it up.

    Maybe dell should have an option, "Install barebones OS, and dont even think about installing AOL/Earthlink/and god knows what else".

    So far the speed is amazing compared to my old 8500 :D

    toodles
     
    pdkline, Oct 12, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Yep, Dell ships a ton of crap on the Inspiron line. A fresh install will shave off probably half of the processes that run in the default.
     
    Brian, Oct 12, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    They are probably getting paid by other companies to put that other stuff on there.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 12, 2005
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  4. Brando551

    Brando551 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, I got a few programs with mine that I marked "none" on the purchase order online... like musicmatch and AOL.
     
    Brando551, Oct 12, 2005
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