Windows 7 Installed, should I now install ThinkVantage?

Now that I've installed Windows 7, should I install the Lenovo software package or forgo it as bloatware?

 

i think the access connections are not that useful unless you use the WWAN card within your machine. The only Thinkvantage softwares i install are for the shock detection software for the hdd and that is about it.

 

Why not just install the software and what you don't like just delete it? How are we to know what you like and don't like?

 

kobe, if you can't figure out what I like or don't like without me having to specify it, then you shouldn't be posting here!

yeesh.

 

I only install the Power Manager stuff and Access Connections (just for the Fn+F5).

 

Thanks, Lone. Can anyone comment on whether they've been getting improved power consumption with Windows 7 over XP? I installed Windows 7 pro 32 bit.

 

same with me. but then again. its up to every personal preference. for me i wud install power manager and access connections. the rest straight to the recycle bin.

 

I my opinion, thinkvantage is pointless. However other people might find it useful.

 

You hurt me feelings!:cry:

I just make a point of saying it is a personal preference thing, and you tell me not to post!

du bist boerse!

 

What Access Connection does that Windows 7 can not do by default?
Not sure if I should install it.

 

win 7 uses more battery under the normal mode (probably due to the increased graphic processing demand for those visual effects).. if you switch the Win 7 to classic view then the power consumption is about the same as those in the Win XP.

 

Along with the HotKey driver, it allows you to use Fn+F5 to turn on/off Wifi and Bluetooth (and while I don't have this, so I'm not sure, I'd guess WWAN if you have it).

I use Windows to manage my wireless connection settings. I just use Access connections for the hotkey support, as I only use my Bluetooth occasionally.

 

Power manager is useful.

If you go to the drivers page you can install them separately.

 

yes i forgot the other software i use, which is the Thinkvantage Power Manager... this is the must have software....

 

You don't need Access Connections for the Fn + F5 functionality. I don't have it installed, but still use the Fn + F5 wireless switches panel quite often. You only need the hotkeys driver for that.

The only ThinkVantage software I have installed is Power Manager and System Update.

 

Umm, I don't have Access Connection installed, and I could use Fn+F5

So I basically agree with MidnightSun here, I also have only Power Manager and System Update installed (and drivers for all hardware including hotkey support).