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    Unwanted stuff on my Toshiba

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Jack772, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. Jack772

    Jack772 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my A135-4467 in April and I like it. I don't care for Vista though. Anyway, more on that some other time.
    I have a lot of programs on my computer I don't want or need that came with it. How do I get rid of them and not lose something that would cause my computer to malfunction?
    I would like to buy a computer with just the operating system.

    Thanks,

    Jack
     
    Jack772, Jul 19, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Most consumer laptops are riddled with bloatware. Toshiba isn't the only one doing. Dell's Vostro line would be one exception. Generally you get less bloatware on a business class notebook. You can go into Control Panel and remove the unwanted programs. Just google them to find out what they are. I like to do a clean install, but that require a Vista disc.
     
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