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    bloatware removal.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by TSR6, Dec 6, 2007.

  1. TSR6

    TSR6 Notebook Guru

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    Should I just pop the "System Recovery DVD" and fresh install everything?

    Will it give me the option to NOT install the yahoo toolbar, Vongo, EBay and all that crud? or will it put it on automatically again??
     
    TSR6, Dec 6, 2007
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  2. Reby

    Reby Notebook Consultant

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    No the system recovery cd will just reinstall all the bloat, read the sticky please that's what its there for man. Everything you will need will be covered in the sticky.

    -Reby
     
    Reby, Dec 6, 2007
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  3. Envision

    Envision Notebook Deity

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    Also, do some searches around the forum, everything in regards to removing bloatware and a clean install is in here already, you just have to look for it.
     
    Envision, Dec 6, 2007
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  4. Dragon RR

    Dragon RR Notebook Geek

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    i agree. it took me a couple hours to read through everything in the clean install sticky, but it seems to be well worth it. orev has also updated the guide as suggestions had gone through. people have also tried it with the models we're getting without any problems, also.
    i plan on doing it as soon as i get a chance
     
    Dragon RR, Dec 6, 2007
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