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    What software to uninstall, which are bloatware?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Chango99, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. Chango99

    Chango99 Derp

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    Alright, i am uninstalling software, and can't find if they are useful or not. If someone can redirect me to a thread that has a list of these, it would be great. I have an HP dv5t.

    the List:

    • HP Customer Experience Enhancements
    • HP Help and Support
    • HP Photosmart
    • HP Quick Launch Buttons
    • HP QuickPlay
    • HP QuickTouch
    • HP Smart Web Printing
    • HP Total Care Advisor
    • HP Update
    • HP Wireless Assistant
    • HPTCSSetup
    • IDT Audio
    • Intel Matrix Storage Manager
    • JMicron JMB38X Flash Media Controller
    • LabelPrint
    • muvee autoProducer
    • Power2Go
    • PowerDirector
    • QuickPlay SlingPlayer (and generally all SlingMedia)
     
    Chango99, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    Good thing I told you to make that Recovery Disc beforehand lol

    Here is what you can safely remove without ruining the functionality of your notebook.

    • HP Customer Experience Enhancements
    • HP Help and Support
    • HP Photosmart
    • HP Smart Web Printing
    • HP Total Care Advisor
    • HP Update
    • HPTCSSetup
    • muvee autoProducer
    • QuickPlay SlingPlayer (and generally all SlingMedia)
    • Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 (60 day Trial)
     
    Infamous22, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. Schvidah

    Schvidah Notebook Enthusiast

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    Many say you can get rid of all the HP stuff. I kept mine, but used Ccleaner to keep them from starting automatically when I powered up the laptop. You could use the msconfig command as well for this. Download the Revo Uninstaller, search for it on google its free, to get rid of some of the other stuff. The Muvee and Slingplayer is stuff you dont need for sure.
     
    Schvidah, Aug 22, 2008
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