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    How much junk do I have?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by manu08, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. manu08

    manu08 Notebook Geek

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    I just bought a new HP Pavillion notebook. I did uninstall a few softwares that I figured were obvious junk but still have some more & don't know what I need & what I don't so was hoping to get some help with what is absolute rubbish. I did install a few of my own programs as well so ya.
     

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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    You have alot of junk. Roxio i dont think you need, unless you put it on there
     
    Crimsonman, Aug 25, 2007
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    vaio2k7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Microsoft Works, some of the HP stuff (evaluate yourself before uninstalling), and Roxio. Whats Everest Ultimate Edition? Evaluate that too.
     
    vaio2k7, Aug 25, 2007
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  4. Matt

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    Honestly, the term "junk" is defined by you and no one else. Whatever you don't use is junk. If you use Roxio, obviously leave it installed, if not, uninstall it. Apply this logic to all software and your computer will stay clean...

    Everest is a benchmarking application. Read more here.


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    Matt, Aug 25, 2007
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    tennismaster Notebook Consultant

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    Get a program called process explorer...it will tell you everything...you can right click and google any process and it will tell you what it does and if it's essential. It has a lot more advanced features as well and will help you speed up your machine.
     
    tennismaster, Aug 26, 2007
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    In my opinion, Norton Internet Security 2007 is the biggest performance drag.
     
    knightingmagic, Aug 26, 2007
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  7. manu08

    manu08 Notebook Geek

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    I'm keeping NIS 2007 for now cause with my XP machine I used to use AVG Antivirus + Comodo Personal Firewall & Comodo hasn't come up with a version for Vista yet & I do not want to stay without a firewall or keep experimenting with other programs. I don't like ZoneAlarm even. And, Roxio came pre-installed & I'm gonna leave that too cause I don't have any other option right now, any other software better or as good for burning CDs/DVDs? Nero?
    HP stuff, I have no idea what I need & what I don't. I mean I can't even find where to run more than half of it :confused:
    I had installed Everest myself. The thing is, I've got a 160GB hard drive in this laptop. 140GB is user available & when I received the machine I only had like 100GB free, so I mean where is all the free space going?
     
    manu08, Sep 10, 2007
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  8. DurablePants

    DurablePants Notebook Consultant

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    i would just reformat.
     
    DurablePants, Sep 10, 2007
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  9. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    uninstalling the hp stuff can cause your computer to "not function properly"...such as if you have "quickplay"(the play, forward, reverse, volume up/down buttons above the keyboard) those buttons might not work..and it might even prevent your wireless card from connecting to a wireless connection.
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 10, 2007
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  10. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    That's not too bad. I would be more concern with Startup services. Especially with Roxio and HP extras.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 10, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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  12. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    and Please dont use Norton =P, its not really good. Check out AVG
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 10, 2007
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