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    BLOATWARE--suggestions?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by dimwit, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. dimwit

    dimwit Newbie

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    I was wondering if anyone here has gone through the process of removing crapware from hp machines. I just got a probook4530 laptop and from what I understand, it's loaded with a ton of bloatware. If anyone has been through the removal process or has any suggestions they could throw my way I'd love to hear them.

    Thanks very much.
     
    dimwit, Jun 29, 2011
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  2. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    it is the same with any laptop actually and it is down to one of the following two options:
    1- Go to Configuration panel --> Programs and features --> select the programs to remove and click uninstall. After removing all unwanted programs use CCleaner and Defraggler to clean and tide up your harddrive. Both programs are freeware. Just search for them on google.

    2- Get a Windows installation DVD (non OEM version), and re-install windows with the COA key in your laptop. This might require re-installing some of the drivers.
     
    naton, Jun 30, 2011
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    sickred Notebook Guru

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  4. Izagaia

    Izagaia Notebook Evangelist

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    You do not need to actually download any of the drivers or HP system software (unless you are looking for updated versions). Just copy/burn the SwSetup folder at the root of your HDD onto the backup media of your choice. C:\SwSetup. All of your drivers are there.
     
    Izagaia, Jul 1, 2011
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  5. dimwit

    dimwit Newbie

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    Thanks much. I'll probably do the minimum image if things are running slow.
     
    dimwit, Jul 1, 2011
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  6. Snow_fox

    Snow_fox Notebook Consultant

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    I pretty much always do a fresh install of windows anytime I buy a laptop.

    Not an issue of speed or anything, just an issue for me of knowing I have a clean copy from day one that is how *I* want it to be nothing extra or less.

    There are some good guides for installing a fresh copy even f you don't have a dvd drive on your comp.
     
    Snow_fox, Jul 3, 2011
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    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    i did a minimum image recovery right after getting mine and was very pleased with the results. all bloatware gone except for the hp programs which may or may not be bloatware depending on your personal definitions of such but yeah. very nice cleanup, and much less hassle than a full clean install
     
    Cassandra022, Jul 7, 2011
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  8. Izagaia

    Izagaia Notebook Evangelist

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    I tried the minimal image myself. Not bad. All the drivers were in place and I found that the HP Recovery Manager was present so adding specific OEM apps was a breeze. Didn't care to see that PowerDVD and YouCam were part of the "minimal" image though. Just never been a big fan of CyberLink is all.
     
    Izagaia, Jul 7, 2011
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    I just installed Ubuntu Linux...
     
    sqrt7744, Jul 8, 2011
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    chisox Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm same as Snow Fox...you gotta install a fresh copy of windows.
     
    chisox, Jul 10, 2011
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    MoabUtah Notebook Consultant

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    Cyberlink is what powers the HP recovery software for W7 notebooks.
     
    MoabUtah, Jul 13, 2011
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