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    Can I uninstall these preloaded programs?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iqcar, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. iqcar

    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll appreciate if anyone could tell me what the following preloaded programs are for. If not important I'll uninstall them:

    Microsoft.NET Framework
    Microsoft SQL Server
    MSXML 4.0 SP2 / 6.0 Parser
    PC-Doctor 5 for Windows
    Picasa 2
    Sonic DLA
    Sonic........

    Many thanks in advance.
     
    iqcar, Aug 21, 2007
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  2. ASaringer

    ASaringer Notebook Enthusiast

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    The first 3 are from Microsoft and you may or may not need them. There is really no need to remove them though. PC-Doctor is a Windows maintenance program. Normally you have to pay for it, and it's a decent program, so if it's free, I would keep it, and use it! Picasa is a good picture viewing / basic photo editing program. It's provided by google, and it's free. I use it personally. Uninstall it if you want though. I think Sonic is a CD / DVD burning package similar to Roxio or Nero...I don't really know much about it though.

    Cheers
     
    ASaringer, Aug 21, 2007
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  3. iqcar

    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you so much! What do the first 3 Microsoft programs do? I may keep the rest.
     
    iqcar, Aug 21, 2007
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  4. xnviews

    xnviews Notebook Deity

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    First do not delete

    Microsoft.NET Framework

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    MSXML 4.0 SP2 / 6.0 Parser

    You'd be stupid to do so as they're the foundation for the functionality of some programs. If none of your programs need them then you can get rid of them but I don't think you can make that judgment if you asked this question in the first place. The rest can go.
     
    xnviews, Aug 22, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do not delete the .Net framework. as for the rest you can delete it with no problems
     
    gridtalker, Aug 22, 2007
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    I know thinkvantage update uses .Net framework
     
    TPA, Aug 22, 2007
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  7. iqcar

    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you all very much for saving me from trouble! (When I see Microsoft I thought they are likely to be annoying junks ;) )
     
    iqcar, Aug 22, 2007
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