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    question about dell pre-installed software

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by insshc, Jul 13, 2004.

  1. insshc

    insshc Newbie

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    pretty excited, I just ordered an i9100

    Inspiron 9100, Pentium4w/HT 2.8GHz, 15.4-in. WSXGA+
    FREE UPGRADE! 512MB,400MHz 2DIMM (from 256MB,400MHz 1DIMM)
    128MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
    60GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
    Dell Applications CD for Inspiron 9100
    Generic Inspiron Dell Support
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional (English)
    Inspiron Tools CD
    24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive withSonic RecordNow(DVD+RW/+R)
    CyberLink PowerDVD v5.1, Decoding Sofware for DVD Drives,for Inspiron
    Dell Wireless 1350 (802.11 b/g) Internal Wireless
    SYMANTEC NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2004,90 DAY TRIAL,OEM
    Dell Jukebox powered by Music Match
    96 WHr 12 Cell Primary Batterywith Subwoofer
    AOL DHS
    Dell/My Way Home Page
    Broadband Icon for Inspiron
    Dell Photo Album Standard
    Microsoft Enclyclopedia,2004 for Inspiron
    WordPerfect Productivity Pack 12, English, for Inspiron
    Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
    No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
    1 Year Limited Warranty
    Soft Contracts - Banctec
    Money 2004 Standard Version for Inspiron
    Dell Media Experience
    Dell Media Experience,v2.1, for Inspiron

    Sub-Total $1,508.00

    my question is, will there be an easy way to remove all the junk that is pre-installed? or will I have to reformat and then have a clean winxp install?

    thanks!
     
    insshc, Jul 13, 2004
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  2. srdhkl

    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    You could try to uninstall as much as you can,however I have not been a fan of this because sometimes uninstalling does not get rid of all the registry updates the program made, which in turn can still slow down your computer. I recommeded doing a format and fresh install of XP.
     
    srdhkl, Jul 14, 2004
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  3. d-roC

    d-roC Notebook Guru

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    Nice setup :) I agree with Nesbo that a clean install is where you would most likley want to do. Unless you are a fan of digging in teh registery and pulling things out, a clean install is always better. You get get a XP reinstall CD in your package so that will not be a problem. Jsut stick it in and follow the instructions.

    Dell Inspiron 600m + PalmOne Zire71 + Sony-Ericsson T616 = Mobile Computer Consultant and Website Designer
     
    d-roC, Jul 15, 2004
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  4. Matt_

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    Reformat. When i got my 8600, i started to uninstall their software, then I realized that resistance was futile and reformated the damn thing. They load way to much crap on their systems.
     
    Matt_, Jul 16, 2004
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