What program can I use to remove bloatware?

[daverader1]

I am having a computer built for me by Dell that remains in the production phase. What software do you recommend for removing the Dell pre-installed bloatware and trialware? Something low cost or free would be my first choice.

Thanks in advance folks.

Dave

 

[nhasian]

correct me if I'm wrong but doesnt dell offer an option to opt out of the bloatware for $30 or something when you build the pc? you can uninstall the apps one a time (its time consuming) or you can just do a fresh install of the OS when you get the computer.

 

[g-unit1111]

I'd just get a Windows 7 Home Premium OEM disc - wipe the drive when you get the system, and install only the drivers you need. I've done that for every laptop I've ever bought.

 

[nebun]

you don't need any software at all...just go into your control panel, then programs and uninstall anything you want

 

[Outlander_04]

Windows is the software you need to unisntall unwanted programs

Adding and remove programs is something it does quite well . Identify the program you dont want . Uninstall it .

Then use msconfig
http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=msconfig+win+7&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US😱fficial&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb
to turn off all services and programs you dont want to automatically start with windows .
These programs will still be there when you WANT them , but they wont hog RAM in the meantime

 

[daverader1]

Thanks, everyone, for your responses.

 

[daverader1]

correct me if I'm wrong but doesnt dell offer an option to opt out of the bloatware for $30 or something when you build the pc? you can uninstall the apps one a time (its time consuming) or you can just do a fresh install of the OS when you get the computer.

I believe you are correct, actually. Of course, I didn't know about this prior to placing the order.

 

[pdxalex]

You can always wipe the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows using their branded Windows disc - the attached bloatware should be minimal (if any). I just reinstalled XP on an older Dell and didn't see any... back then it shipped with 4 discs... one for Windows, and three drivers / utilities/ application CDs which is where all the bloatware was on. Maybe that has changed and they're sneakier these days.

 

[daverader1]

You can always wipe the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows using their branded Windows disc - the attached bloatware should be minimal (if any). I just reinstalled XP on an older Dell and didn't see any... back then it shipped with 4 discs... one for Windows, and three drivers / utilities/ application CDs which is where all the bloatware was on. Maybe that has changed and they're sneakier these days.

Would you believe Dell did not even provide me with a Windows 7 disc? I just don't get that.

 

[daverader1]

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