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    HP Bloatware

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by JollyBeans, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. JollyBeans

    JollyBeans Newbie

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    hi i got a new hp probook recently and was going to remove some of the programs on my laptop but was unsure about some of them. which of the following programs are safe to remove?

    adobe Flash player10 activeX
    ArcSoft TotalMedia
    Arcsoft Webcam Sharing manager
    Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
    Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools
    Energy stsar digital logo
    evernote v. 4.2.2
    face redcognition for HP ProtectTools
    file sanitizer for HP ProtectTools
    HP 3D DriveGuard
    HP connection manager
    HP daystarter
    HP documentation
    hp ESU for microsoft windows 7
    hp games
    hp hotkey support
    hp power assistant
    hp ProtectTools security manager
    hp QuickWeb
    HP setup
    HP Softpaq download manager
    hp software framework
    hp software setup
    hp support assistanat
    hp system default settings
    hp wallpaper
    JMicron flash media controller driver
    pdf complete special edition
    privacy manager for HP ProtectTools
    Realtek Ethernet conroller all-in-one windows driver
    theft recovery for HP ProtectTools
    Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver
    VIP access SDK x64 (1.0.0.50)
    WinZip 14.5
    Xobni
     
    JollyBeans, Sep 1, 2011
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  2. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    you were 'sure enough' to call them all bloatware......
     
    newsposter, Sep 2, 2011
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  3. hbootz

    hbootz Notebook Consultant

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    I love my Security Manager and the Password Manager - fingerprint scanner and off you go.
     
    hbootz, Sep 3, 2011
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  4. Shemmy

    Shemmy Notebook Evangelist

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    Personally, I would copy the swsetup folder to an external drive, then perform a clean install. You can use the backup to reinstall the items you want.
     
    Shemmy, Sep 6, 2011
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  5. excalibur1814

    excalibur1814 Notebook Evangelist

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    excalibur1814, Sep 9, 2011
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