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    Removing uneeded junk?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by abcdefg, May 9, 2006.

  1. abcdefg

    abcdefg Notebook Consultant

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    I just got my new Dell E1505 today and noticed I had a lot of junk on it. Is there a software that removes these advertisements/trials?
     
    abcdefg, May 9, 2006
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    factory21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Or just use Add/Remove programs. There is sometimes some useful stuff they stick on like DVD viewing apps, drivers, etc. so I would be wary of a clean OS install. I usually just un-install the AOL/McCaffee/Anti-virus stuff they stick on there. You might find the Google stuff useful, but it should un-install pretty easily also.

    I think Dell stopped shipping OS/Software CDs too..didn't they?
     
    factory21, May 11, 2006
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