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This may sound like a stupid request...

Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by AntiGeekSquad, Sep 8, 2005.

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What kind of things can I do to improve the performance of my gateway m680? Such as new drivers, and how to remove "bloatware" and such.

What are some decent internet security, and anti-spyware programs?

Is norton and mc'fee (?) alright?

AntiGeekSquad, Sep 8, 2005

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it's not a stupid question, it has in fact been asked many times before and there is a guide in the hardware section

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=5787

reformatting a hard drive and doing a fresh install of an OS is always a sure fire way to boost performance and remove bloatware, but it's not for the faint of heart and you need to know what you're doing. Check the Dell forum for a sticky at the top that has a step-by-step guide on reformatting -- it is slightly different for each manufacturer though.

Andrew Baxter, Sep 8, 2005

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lol, Windows Xp is already bloatware.

Though far better than previous OS, it's still saddled with legacy codes.

Venetach, Sep 8, 2005

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