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    7811FX Restore

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Dawgdoc, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. Dawgdoc

    Dawgdoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im interested in performing a full system restore for my P7811-FX with disks provided by Gateway.

    I remember reading in a thread somewhere that it is possible to perform the restore and omit/remove alot of the crap freeware/trial nonsense that comes with the computer.

    Is this correct? If so, how do I accomplish it? Ive searched through all of the 7811 threads here and cant seem to find the info necessary.

    TY.
     
    Dawgdoc, Nov 27, 2009
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    Basically just dont install the bloatware. Its not necessary to install anything but your OS and Drivers. All of the "extra" stuff can just be left out
     
    Kamin_Majere, Nov 27, 2009
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  3. Dawgdoc

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    And I will be given that option when going through the restore process from Gateway?
     
    Dawgdoc, Nov 28, 2009
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    Your Restore Discs should be a clean OS and a Driver/program disc. Just dont install the programs you dont want.
     
    Kamin_Majere, Nov 28, 2009
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    Ahhh ok didnt know that.

    Thought the restore disk would restore the system to how It was when I first purchased it with all of the junkware on there? I guess not. There are 3 disks with no labels other than "Disk 1" "Disk 2" "Disk 3".

    I can delete it all, but prefer just to never even have it installed in the first place.
     
    Dawgdoc, Nov 28, 2009
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    Unfortunately for me, this information is completely 100% false.


    When restoring from the disks provided by gateway, there are no options of any kind. No options to install or not install this or that.

    As I expected, you stick the disk(s) in and its a completely automated process.

    Once again, I remember a thread from about 12-16 months ago that discussed how to system restore a Gateway P-7811FX from restore disks without adding in any of the crap bloatware.

    Does anyone have any accurate information regarding this or recall the post in question? I cant find that post.

    TY.
     
    Dawgdoc, Nov 28, 2009
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  7. Kosgey

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    When I reinstalled using the Gateway disks there were no options like you say. But after the installation I didn't have any 'bloatware'. What do you consider bloatware?
     
    Kosgey, Nov 29, 2009
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    Norton AV,
    Bigfix (some stupid maintenance software)
    Trial for MS Works
    Trial for MS Office
    Uhhh was about a dozen total but TBH I cant remember what the rest were at this point.
     
    Dawgdoc, Dec 2, 2009
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    Don't know what to tell ya - I just uninstalled that crap. Not sure if you could use www.vlite.com to modify the gateway disk or if you need a full copy. Good luck.
     
    Kosgey, Dec 2, 2009
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    i personally use a fresh windows disc and not restore discs but i often have people ask me to restore there computers to stock and provide me with restore discs. i found the easiest way to restore and remove all the bloatware is to use a program called Pc Dcrapifier
     
    InfectedSonic, Dec 2, 2009
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