Hi everyone i just got a new HP laptop. I already figured out how to create a recovery disk. Now how can i safely remove all the bloatware? do i just go to control panel and remove programs one by one or is there an easier way?
thx
Specs:
Last edited by kaboose786; 01 Oct 2012 at 03:43.
Hi Kaboose786, Welcome to seven forums.
I have always used the built in windows 7 backup rather than HP's recovery (that's my preference) - Backup User and System Files
Here is a good guide that gregrocker put together regarding bloatware - Clean Up Factory Bloatware
Hope this helps,
Regards,
JDobbsy1987
Many people leave only their antivirus and touchpad running at startup in msconfig. Everything else would be available on an as-needed basis.
Another possible source for assistance is a utility called pcdecrapifier. It will give you a suggested list of things that can be uninstalled. Nothing will be removed before you give your approval. You'll be shown a checklist of recommendations first, including the most removed "stuff" by other users.
The PC Decrapifier Wipes Unwanted Junk | The PC Decrapifier
Another possibility is a clean install which effectively erases everything fom your hard drive and leaves you with your operating system and preferred programs. There's a special note at the bottom for HP users.
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Try unchecking everything. If you lose any functions you want you can intuit which ones to re-enable, or ask back.
Where is your A/V? Install Microsoft Security Essentials and run a full scan. Leave it turned on at Startup.
From the screen you posted none of that is really Bloatware. Most if not all are programs that need to start to give you full access to the systems on your notebook. Like the media keys, Bluetooth and Touchpad. the Coolsense may be a Temp monitoring system.
The HP Quick launch, Launch Pad and On Screen display might be disabled. Not sure what functions they add or if you need them, that is up to you.
Bloatware is more Add-On programs that are trial version and the like.
I would consider anything starting with HP as bloatware, if i did a clean install i would not install any HP software and yet the computer/laptop would run fine.
its quite shocking when you compare the programs installed on a brand new machine compared to a clean build.
You can normallly find any needed software on the maker's Support Downloads webpage for your model if you find a function which doesn't run correctly after a Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. In countless reinstalls we've helped with here I only recall one Samsung laptop which touchpad gestures would not function correctly because the software provided was deficient.
Thx for replying everyone so i created the backup already. I would really appreciate if somebody can tell me which programs i can uninstall - everything below came preinstalled except for firefox. Please let me knw which program i dont really need. thx
Quote