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    toshiba preinstalled software, how do i remove it?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by batkinson001, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. batkinson001

    batkinson001 Notebook Consultant

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    i have been using my toshiba for some time but would now like to remove the preinstalled and yet to be activated software like norton av and the trial for office 2007 [i already have the full office 2007 home and student ed installed (though the case says service desk edition - office 2k7 sp1 doesnt like this for some reason)], would also like to remove the ulead dvd factory software too (windows dvd maker is much better IMO).

    any ideas?
     
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    mark57 Newbie

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    There is a great free program to remove all the junk:

    goto: http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/

    I run this everytime i get a new computer or recover the hard drive.
     
    mark57, Mar 29, 2008
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    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    I installed a full version of MS Office 07 over the trial and I wasn't able to remove the trial one after. FYI.
     
    allan_huang, Mar 29, 2008
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    I will keep that in mind next tine i reformat/restore my laptop
     
    batkinson001, Mar 29, 2008
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    i was able to remove the trial office and its activation assistant from the add/remove programs (xp name) window, though cant find the setup entries for norton internet security...
     
    batkinson001, Mar 31, 2008
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    janger Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my A200 Norton install files are in the c:\tosapins folder.
     
    janger, Mar 31, 2008
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