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    HP Pre-installed Software

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jcoeny, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. Jcoeny

    Jcoeny Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I just got a new HP dv9000t with Vista. As everyone knows they come with a ton of junk already installed on it, I was wondering what I can safely remove, and what I should leave on it. Here are all the HP programs that add/remove programs lists:
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    Jcoeny, Feb 18, 2007
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    ajfink Notebook Deity

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    IMO, get rid of everything except the Bluetooth wireless thing, the webcam driver, the Quick Launch button driver, and QuickPlay. Everything else is fluff or things that Windows can do itself.
     
    ajfink, Feb 18, 2007
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    dixon Newbie

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    I have also the same problem. In fact, I've 12GB for the window xp professional and some unknown pre-installed unknown files. Anyone can offer help?
     
    dixon, Feb 20, 2007
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    dixon Newbie

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    I have also the same problem. In fact, I've lost 12GB for the window xp professional and some unknown pre-installed unknown files. Anyone can offer help?
     
    dixon, Feb 20, 2007
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