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    Removal of Unwanted Apps

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kennedy87, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. Kennedy87

    Kennedy87 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys just recieved my Dell XPS1530

    T9300 2.5ghz
    4GB Ram
    Nvidia 8600
    160GB 7200 SATA

    I was wondering how I can get rid of some of these unwanted windows applications such as

    Windows Mail
    Windows Contacts
    Windows Meeting Space

    I've tried going into uninstal programs however they are not listed.

    Any help is appreciated thanks!!



    PS Would anyone recommend a good restoring program for me to use just in case.....
     
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    To Add/Remove components in Vista, do the following:

    - Open Control Panel
    - In the left hand pane choose “Classic View”
    - Double click “Programs and Features”
    - Look in the left hand pane and click on “Turn Windows Features on or off”
    - Once the box is “updated” you will be able to Add/Remove Windows Components

    As for a restore program, don't know. :eek: But I think System Restore would be able to fix something like that (I think).
     
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  3. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    I use a free linux tool called PartImage ( http://www.partimage.org/Main_Page ). It makes a compressed image file of your partition, so it is the ultimate backup tool really. It is a little troublesome to figure out at first, but once you understand how to mount hard drives and such it is very easy and a great resource to have.
     
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  4. Kennedy87

    Kennedy87 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks SciFimike! Worked like a charm!



    Gregory is it like an ISO file is so I am familiar with using them and that would be friggen great.
     
    Kennedy87, Jun 20, 2008
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