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    What bloatware can I disable in SL400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ggolub, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. ggolub

    ggolub Newbie

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    Hello folks, may be you could give me an advise on what software can I remove / disable in my SL400 notebook.

    It came with next folders on Start menue.:
    Thinkvantage
    Lenovo Services

    The only few things I guess I am using from Lenovo programs are
    Wireless utility and Think Vantage Password Manager.
     
    ggolub, Oct 12, 2010
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  2. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, I use only the following:

    System Update
    ThinkVantage
    Power Manager
     
    lineS of flight, Oct 12, 2010
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You don't want drive protection if you're using a SSD.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 13, 2010
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  4. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sorry, I forgot to mention that I also have the Active Drive Protection, the Ultra Nav utility on my machine. Actually, aside from the Access Connections utility, I have almost all the ThinkVantage programs and I think they are very helpful.
     
    lineS of flight, Oct 13, 2010
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  5. MidnightSun

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    I have only Power Manager (+ driver), System Update, UltraNav, and the various drivers installed. Do note that Access Connections is not necessary for the Fn + F5 menu to function - all you need is the Hotkey Driver.
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 14, 2010
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