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    help.. too much junk in my new DV5T

    Discussion in 'HP' started by waleed40044, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. waleed40044

    waleed40044 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i just got my dv5t and it has a load of programs that i don't need

    any ideas how to get them all uninstalled without having to do them one by one?
     
    waleed40044, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Your best bet would be to completely reinstall the operating system.

    If you can get the Vista Anytime Upgrade DVD (no, you don't have to buy an upgrade), or order "replacement media" from MS for about $10, you can get the real Vista DVD that you can use with the key on the bottom of your notebook.
     
    Greg, Dec 18, 2008
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    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    As Greg said, a clean install of Windows should wipe all the bloatware out. Just make sure to have a recovery disc and other such precautions before attempting one if you're new to it.
     
    Melody, Dec 18, 2008
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    Blue_Wolf Notebook Consultant

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    Or you could just do them one by one.

    Ironically, you'll spend more time installing all your drivers again after a reformat than it takes to quickly go through the uninstall program list to pick out up to 15 or so programs you know you aren't going to use.
     
    Blue_Wolf, Dec 18, 2008
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    Follow the instructions here for a clean install http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=120228

    The HP bloat is pervasive and uninstalling bits here and there aren't going to do the deed in a pristine manner. Recovery disks contain all the bloat so there's no point using them hoping to get rid of the unnecessary software. Having done the clean install myself it's hands down the best method.
     
    Grantman, Dec 18, 2008
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