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    way too much bloatware....

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lkjhhjkl, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. lkjhhjkl

    lkjhhjkl Notebook Enthusiast

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    why HP cant just provide a clean system with lower price....

    I really dont wanna buy another vista.

    If I uninstall all the bloatware & use some widgets to adjust system, could the os be clean enough?...

    Thx
     
    lkjhhjkl, Feb 27, 2007
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Do you have the install disk?

    If so, your best option would be to reformat and reinstall Vista.

    :)

    If not, some good manual cleaning should be good enough.
     
    usapatriot, Feb 27, 2007
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  3. kronium

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    A lot of the bloatware either makes windows easier to use for noobs(less returns), or provides marketing income for HP(directly or indirectly).
     
    kronium, Feb 28, 2007
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    The companies pay HP to add the bloatware it also brings down the price of the pc for the consumer. Since they are making some money by adding the bloatware
     
    mtor, Feb 28, 2007
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    its easiy to delete it, dont run it, delete from registry, apps in control panel, use 3rd party software search digg.com for some cool apps to delete or clean pcs..
     
    BusinessBro, Feb 28, 2007
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    boatware are cool. it makes your computer looks like its got alot of cool software in it. just tell people those all all full version. LOL
     
    HP Fan, Feb 28, 2007
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    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    The companies that produce the programs you see in the bloat pay HP (or any major manufacturer) to have their programs preinstalled. This means you get a cheaper notebook, since third-party companies subsidize the costs of notebook production.

    Absolutely. It's far easier to just reformat your computer and start fresh.

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    Gautam, Feb 28, 2007
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    I'm still waiting for someone to try and install Vista using a retail disc with an OEM key. this worked perfect with XP, but is unknown if it works on Vista.

    will YOU be our guinea pig? lol
     
    aphexacid, Feb 28, 2007
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  9. kronium

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    This still won't equal a clean install.
     
    kronium, Feb 28, 2007
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