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    new 8510w bloatware...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by SteelerNation89, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. SteelerNation89

    SteelerNation89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys my 8510w came yesterday and so far i love it as it is my first laptop

    but anyways i was wondering if anyone knew what were some of the bloatware programs that i could get rid of that come preloaded on the system

    thanx
     
    SteelerNation89, Jul 26, 2007
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    azntfl Notebook Evangelist

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    anything with the word trial behind it.
     
    azntfl, Jul 26, 2007
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    CeCo Notebook Consultant

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    I deleted Norton Antivirus and some useless drivers such as WWAN etc.; other utilities can be sometimes useful in case I need to do some basic task and do it quick.
     
    CeCo, Jul 26, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Personally, I think anything with the words 'Google' is bloatware as well. But that is me.

    Umm, unless you need something in the ProtectTools Security Suite I would get rid of that. Also, just get rid of HP Wireless Assistant as it is more resource intensive and less efficient than Vista's standard WiFi manager.

    I'll look at my review 8510w and see if there is anything else I can help you with.
     
    Greg, Jul 26, 2007
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