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    Is FRESH START worth it?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Something_Awesome, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. Something_Awesome

    Something_Awesome Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am thinking abot configuring the Z13 with fresh start. is the extra 50 bucks worth it (i'd have to pay 50 bucks to upgrade to windows pro). Does it just remove the Adobe, Norton, MS trial softwares or does it remove ALL the bloatware (besides the 3 mentioned, if there is more than those 3 anyway).

    If it removes everything it would be nice, because if I ever had to reformat, it would reinstall everything with a fresh start configuration again, am I right?

    Thanks
     
    Something_Awesome, Sep 16, 2010
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  2. blue13x

    blue13x Notebook Deity

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    I'd say NO, dont get it as some of the software like the Adobe stuff are very worth.
    Just uninstall what you dont need.
     
    blue13x, Sep 16, 2010
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  3. Oscar2

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    In any case, even if you don't go with Fresh Start, it's still worth upgrading to windows pro. It allows you to run the virtual XP mode.
     
    Oscar2, Sep 17, 2010
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