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    1st thing I should do w/ my dv6tqe

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Wacky1, Jul 10, 2011.

  1. Wacky1

    Wacky1 Notebook Guru

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    I wanted to confirm on the order I should do these things when I get my machine Monday or Teusday:
    1) remove bloatware
    2)copy discs for Windows 7 backup, along with swfolder

    Noob question? Do # 2 after I update windows and drivers? Or before, in case I screw something up while updating.
    Am I forgetting anything?
    Thanks everyone for the wealth of info on this site!! :)
     
    Wacky1, Jul 10, 2011
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  2. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    Make the backup disks first -- everything else can wait.
     
    Althernai, Jul 10, 2011
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    Wacky1 Notebook Guru

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    Okay, will do just that! Thanks again.
     
    Wacky1, Jul 10, 2011
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    BeaverRat Notebook Consultant

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    1: Make Backup Discs, Backup Sw folder
    2: Do a Minimal System Restore (removes all bloatware while leaving important drivers behind)
    3: Set System Restore Point
    4: Windows Update
    5: Set System Restore Point
    6: Catalyst Control Center Update
     
    BeaverRat, Jul 10, 2011
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  5. dave1812

    dave1812 Notebook Deity

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    I did all that. Then I followed that up with returning it for a refund. :(
     
    dave1812, Jul 10, 2011
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    Do this and you'll be golden.
     
    WAldenIV, Jul 10, 2011
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    Wacky1 Notebook Guru

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    Lets hope I don't have to go that route! ;)
     
    Wacky1, Jul 11, 2011
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    Thanks for the tips everyone!
     
    Wacky1, Jul 11, 2011
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    noob question: How do I make these backup discs? in case I have to restore my machine back to how it looks now in the future? Ofcourse, maybe to remove this bloatware as well using MSI. Any instructions or links would be appreciated
     
    brains_us, Jul 31, 2011
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  10. Izagaia

    Izagaia Notebook Evangelist

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    If the laptop is new and you are still using the default OEM OS install, then you should have been prompted within the first ten minutes of having it on. Otherwise, HP includes the app "Recovery Manager" (should be a folder labeled in your start menu as such) that has the option for you to create that media.
     
    Izagaia, Jul 31, 2011
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    Thanks for the info. I remember seeing it now, mine is 2 months old.
     
    brains_us, Aug 1, 2011
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    install the latest bios, it adds manual graphics switching.
     
    chinedooo, Aug 1, 2011
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