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    Removing bloatware

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by pipp22, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. pipp22

    pipp22 Newbie

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    I'm contemplating the best way to remove all the useless little programs that came pre-loaded on my Toshiba laptop.

    Which of these should I remove?

    Atheros Driver Installation Program
    Atheros Wi-Fi Protected Setup Library
    ATI Catalyst Install Manager
    Bluetooth STack for Windows by Toshiba
    Camera Assistant Software for Toshiba
    Catalyst Control Center - Branding
    Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system
    Conexant HD Audio
    FM Tuner Utility
    Marvell Miniport Drive
    Memeo AutoBackup
    Microsoft Office Suite Activation ASsistant
    Microsoft Works
    Toshiba Extended Tiles for Windows Mobility Center
    Toshiba Face Recognition
    Toshiba Hardware Setup
    Toshiba Registration
    Toshiba Software Upgrades
    Toshiba Speech System Application
    Toshiba Speech System SR Engine(U.S.) Version1.0
    Toshiba Speech System TTS Engine(U.S.) Version1.0
    Toshiba Supervisor Password
    Toshiba Value Added Package


    Thanks in advance. :)
     
    pipp22, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. y2khardtop

    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    borrow a Vista install disc ffrom a friend and do a clean install. I never got my machine working well, even removing all bloatware...but a fresh Microsoft install really helped, although XP still is a good bit quicker.

    don't know if they fixed it, but when I got my Sli3 last year, if you uninstall Picassa, the CDRom STOPS working.
     
    y2khardtop, Aug 13, 2008
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  3. azianai

    azianai Notebook Evangelist

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    You can probably remove the Compatibility pack for office 2007, FM Tuner Utility (if u don't listen to FM Radio on ur comp), Memeo Auto Backup, Office Suite Activation, Works, Toshiba Hardware, Software upgrades, REgistration, Speech System application and all the stuff with it (if u dont' use speech to txt), supervisor password, and value added package.
    Other stuff are pretty much required to run all the hardware in your computer.
     
    azianai, Aug 13, 2008
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  4. pipp22

    pipp22 Newbie

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    Thanks for the help!
     
    pipp22, Aug 14, 2008
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  5. SHAWNEEK

    SHAWNEEK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Careful about the Value added package... It controls all the hotkeys and the buttons. So if that comes off not everything works correctly (button wise), but on the flipside the PC runs faster :)
     
    SHAWNEEK, Aug 14, 2008
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