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    Which ThinkVantage software is non-essential and a resource hog?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by a529612, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. a529612

    a529612 Notebook Geek

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    Which ThinkVantage software utility is non-essential and you would avoid at all cost? Does anyone not use the ThinkVantage blue button at all? Thanks!
     
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    TPA Notebook Evangelist

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    I did a clean install to remove all those 80 something processes. After installing all the TV stuff, I was right back to 80 something again. So I started over. Now The only thinkvantage item I use is the fingerprint software and I have 50 something processes. I let windows handle everything else and it seems to do it well enough. If I encounter some problems I will reconsider the corresponding peice of tv software again. The more software you load, the more goes on in the background.
     
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    n1hilist Notebook Consultant

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    I'm using System Update, FPR (I don't know why, I see little real benefit, it's new :p ) and the APS and the Power Manager thing. On a clean XP install, she's a speedy lil' bat she is.
     
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    Do you guys like the Productivity Center suite at all? I find it doesn't add much value since you can use Windows for most of that stuff but then I hate it when I hit the TV blue button and nothing happens. :confused:
     
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