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    bloatware question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mongoloido, Mar 2, 2006.

  1. mongoloido

    mongoloido Notebook Consultant

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    I'm completely new to laptops, and am finding myself a bit unsure of what is and what is not needed on the laptop.

    I have already removed a bunch of garbage, but had some questions on others:

    964plc32 (What the heck is this?)
    Broadcom Management Programs
    Dell Media Experience
    Dell Support 3.1
    Dell System Restore (Guessing I should hold onto that one)
    Digital Content Portal
    Digital Line Detect
    Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
    Internal Network Power Management
    Modem Helper
    NetWaiting
    PhotoClick
    PowerDVD 5.7
    Print to Fax
    Viewpoint Media Player

    I'd like to dump as much as possibble, but don't wan't to mess up my ability to connect to the outside world wireless/wired, and certainly don't want to mess up the Media Direct stuff.

    Any input would be appreciated... BTW: What was "Quick Set" or something like that? I accidentally uninstalled that while trying to dump Quickbooks trial.
     
    mongoloido, Mar 2, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Broadcom Management Programs -- ethernet program

    Dell Media Experience -- program like MCE where you can view photos/music/dvds in a simple interface

    Dell Support 3.1 -- checks your system for MS security programs and updates. Has some beneficial dell features, but I didn't like it much.

    Dell System Restore --

    Intel PROSet/Wireless Software -- wireless software for your wifi card

    Internal Network Power Management -- part of the wireless software

    Modem Helper -- related to your dial up modem

    NetWaiting -- like call waiting for your dial up modem


    PowerDVD 5.7 -- plays and decodes DVD

    Print to Fax -- probably software that came with your printer if you've installed a printer

    Viewpoint Media Player -- a browser plugin

    Dell quickset is a program that allows users to quickly change between power management profiles (like maximize battery and maximize performance). Also required to run MediaDirect and has the popup boxes for volume/brightness. Some FN keys require this software to work properly
     
    Amber, Mar 2, 2006
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