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    What software and bloatware is safe to uninstall?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by npfeil, Jul 7, 2010.

  1. npfeil

    npfeil Newbie

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    Thanks in advance for your help!
    I just purchased a Toshiba Satellite A665 and the following software is on the laptop. Which items are safe to uninstall?

    Adobe Flash Player 10 Active X
    Adobe Reader 9.3
    Compatibility Pack for 2007 Office
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
    Intel Management Engine Components
    Intel Rapid Storage Tech
    Java 6 Update 17
    JMicron Flash Media Controller Driver
    Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
    Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 07
    Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact
    Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistribution (3 separate options listed)
    Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver for Win7
    Realtek High Def Audio Driver
    Toshiba Application Installer
    Toshiba Assist
    Toshiba DVD Player
    Toshiba eco Utility
    Toshiba Flash Cards Support Util
    Toshiba Hardware Setup
    Toshiba HDD/SSD Alert
    Toshiba Media Controller
    Toshiba Media Controller Plug-in
    Toshiba Quality App
    Toshiba ReelTime
    Toshiba Service Station
    Toshiba Sleep Utility
    Toshiba Supervisor Pssword
    Toshiba Value Added Package
    Toshiba Web Cam App
    Toshiba Registration
    Windows Live Essentials
    Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
    Windows Live Sync
    Windows Live Upload Tool

    Thanks, again!!!
     
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    I'd also strongly recommend the clean install option. an a500-0x1 was horribly slow out of the box, plus it came with a 32bit OS, not 64 bit.

    I'll start a thread later with all the drivers/programs you need after a clean install.