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    Keeping desired bloatware after downgrade...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by QuietDido, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. QuietDido

    QuietDido Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay, so I'm on my new shiny HP dv6700t...thus far, it's amazing!

    However, I want to downgrade to XP Professional and I'm ready to do this. I've already gotten all the drivers ready.

    However, there are some programs that came on my la[top that I would like to transfer over after I do my downgrading. One of them is Cyberlink YouCam (which is pretty cool).

    Can I copy the programs and then transfer them over to my laptop once it has XP? Or are there some serial numbers that I can write down, and then download the programs and register them? I really don't want to pay, and since HP included them, well, I ought to use them!

    Thanks in advance.
     
    QuietDido, Jun 16, 2008
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    I would check HP's site and see if you can't download a copy of any software there. If you can, then you could simply download them once you change. :)
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 16, 2008
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  3. QuietDido

    QuietDido Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just tried that. They just let you download some drivers and stuff, but no bloatware. In fact, I don't know of any computer company that would let you download bloatware from their site. It's just included on the new computers...
     
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Hm... well then I guess if you can go through the programs you want to keep and find out where you can download a trial and see if you can find an upgrade key built into the programs you have now... Just a thought. Hope this helps!
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 16, 2008
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    sgip2000 Notebook Consultant

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    There's a folder called "swsetup" in the root of your drive from the factory that has all the apps and drivers in it. YouCam should be there as well.
     
    sgip2000, Jun 16, 2008
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    QuietDido Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow! Thank you!
    I was about to downgrade, but figured I would check the forums one last time. I don't know if this will work (not sure if drivers will be compatible) but it is worth a try! Thanks!
     
    QuietDido, Jun 16, 2008
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    Not everything may be compatable but YouCam definately should be. It's always good to have a back-up of this folder anyway. Have fun.
     
    sgip2000, Jun 16, 2008
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    BLACKMAMBA123 Notebook Guru

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    hey quietdido .....can u upload all xp drivers ....bcoz i too own a hp 6735 and want to downgrade to xp......
     
    BLACKMAMBA123, Jun 16, 2008
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