Laptop not cleared of bloatware!

Ok after reading some of your guys threads on bloatware...i suddenly became a little worried.

Around half a year ago, i didnt know anything about computers or laptops. THen i got my laptop and quickly installed some of my favorite games and other apps for music and whatnot.

Here i am half a year later knowing almost everything about my laptop and i just learned about bloatware and how much it takes up on your computer.

Unfortunate for me, i have a ton of stuff on my computer (including the bloatware).

I read about CCleaner and stuff like that.

Do u think i should just leave the bloatware on my computer or is there a method to take care of them even with a bunch of applications on my computer?

Is the only answer to reformat? Cause if it is, then ill just forget it.

 

Add/Remove programs the old school way.

 

The best answer is to reformat, but you can manually get rid of lots of crap and make your machine run much better. There are guides here for both methods. If you can't find them, post again, and you'll get help.

 

Could you link me to the guides please? ive done a search and havent found guides.

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/search.php?searchid=3025782

Try Decrapifier. Delete unwanted apps from the Conrol Panel. Use msconfig to stop unwanted startup apps. Services.msc and Black Viper to get background processes under control. CCleaner for general cleanup after the above should leave you with a much better running machine.

If I've forgotten anything, I'm sure that eagle-eyed posters will correct me. lol

 

To be more specific How to Optimize Any S0NY VAIO With a Semi-Clean Install

and another Instructions for a Vista clean install on an FZ190

Ccleaner is really good. Theres also a couple more apps in the vista tweaks guide i believe.

 

if possible...software that is not directly related to hardware drivers...i usually uninstall in safe mode...especially with anti-virus software...but then again i use YourUnstaller...in aggressive mode...pulls most regestry keys and system/32 .dll files accociated with the prog your uninstalling....

 

Why use that when you can use this for free?: http://www.revouninstaller.com/

 

The Sony forum has guides to doing a clean install using what comes on your hard drive... look over there.

If you'd rather just remove the programs... you can start by going to "Programs and Features" in the control panel and removing them.

 

Second that. A good software with nicely features to remove bloatwares if you find it hassle to do a clean install