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    Removing Bloatware on Vostro Laptops /pic

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alkaeda, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. alkaeda

    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    Here is half a list of software that was mostly pre installed on my vostro 1700 when it arrived. Can anyone tell me which of this is bloatware and which is safe to remove without risk?







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    alkaeda, Sep 20, 2007
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  2. Devedander

    Devedander Notebook Evangelist

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    Vostro doesn't come with much bloatware, most of the optional stuff appears to be games and video related that you installed.
     
    Devedander, Sep 20, 2007
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  3. alkaeda

    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    what about Roxio, dell system customization and dell support centre, are they needed?
     
    alkaeda, Sep 20, 2007
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    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    You can get rid of it if you don't use Roxio
     
    Waveblade, Sep 20, 2007
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