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    Bloatware/Crapwares

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Rottie, May 16, 2008.

  1. Rottie

    Rottie Notebook Consultant

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    I am not able to search threads because it is suspend for some reasons I do not know.
    When I got my notebook back from repair shop and they had to re-install vista with bloatwares over again I am working to remove bloatware and crapwares but I cant remember which to keep or not.

    HP Easy Setup Core - there is no way to remove it :(
    HP Customer Experience Enchment - should I remove? and what is it for?
    HP Total Care Advisor - I think it is nice to look but is it worth?
    HP Update - Worth it?

    Is there anything else am I missing? Thank you very much
     
    Rottie, May 16, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You don't need any of that stuff. Get rid of it.
     
    Bart Simpson, May 16, 2008
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  4. Rottie

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    ok but HP Easy Setup Core is hard to remove.....how?
     
    Rottie, May 16, 2008
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    why don't you do a clean intstall
     
    dinapoli, May 16, 2008
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    A clean install will fix your problems and answer your questions about what you need to keep. The only things you need is the OS, drivers, and software to run any specific hardware you have attached.
     
    Envision, May 16, 2008
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    ok but i am not sure if i will do what orev's guide of clean install even i dont have a vista it is on hard drive partition
     
    Rottie, May 17, 2008
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