Need to know what I can delete from Program files.

[miarunsthrough]

I have alot of random folders in my program files86x folder. I got this laptop refurbished from Radio shack and it was a comp that was out to look at.

Im guessing that alot of random stuff has gotten on it over the years.

only have 32g lift!

anyway heres a list of things that i am wanting to delete but i wanna make sure i dont need the file && its ok!
Here we go!
*Micro= Microsoft
~AC3 Filter
~ATI Technologies
~Bonjour
~Citrix
~Corel
~File Type Assistant
~Internet Explorer (I use crome & only Crome)
~Micro Application Virtualization Client
~Micro Digital Experance
~Micro Office (dont have word,pwr point excel installed)
~micro silverlight
~Micro skydrive
~Micro SQL Server Compact Edition
~Microsoft.NET
~Fierfox
~MSBuild
~Nortan PC check up ( I use Malware anti-malwear * Iv tryed to delete this but it says its in use)
~Oracle
~Playready
~realtek
~realtek WLAN Driver
~REfrence Assemblies
~SMPlayer
~TOSHIBA
~Toshiba Online Backup
~Windows Defender
~Windows Mail
~Windows NT
~Windows Portable Devices
~Windows Sidebar
~DVD MAKER
~Ipod (Dont have one)
~Elantech


OK thats the list! Anything you know that I can delete for sure & wont affect my comp in a negitive way let me know. Also If you could give INFO on each thing so i know what it is would be great! Sorry its alot! xD

 

[ignatzatsonic]

You need to look in Control Panel/Programs and Features to see what programs are listed there as available to uninstall.

I can tell you that the following are not shown in my Windows installation, but that doesn't mean they aren't useful to you:

AC3 filter
ATI technologies
bonjour
citrix
corel
file type assistant
micro application virtualization
micro digital experance
micro skydrive
Micro SQL Server Compact Edition
~Nortan PC check up
~Oracle
~SMPlayer
~TOSHIBA
~Toshiba Online Backup
~DVD MAKER
~Ipod (Dont have one)
~Elantech

 

[Bongo]

Welcome to the Seven Forums

If it was me I would use the key on the COA and do http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html and start fresh.

Jerry

 

[whs]

I would make a new installation without all the garbage. Pick the one for which you have the product key on your COA sticker (on the bottom of the laptop) from here (these are completely legal copies): [Direct Download Links] Download Official Windows 7 RTM with SP1 ISO (32-bit and 64-bit) - Tweaking with Vishal

Edit: LOL, Jerry was 10 seconds faster. I have to brush up on my typing speed.

 

[miarunsthrough]

I dont think i could factory reset my laptop i would looses everything i have.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I dont think i could factory reset my laptop i would looses everything i have.

You have nothing backed up?

 

[whs]

What can you lose. Backup your data and off you go. Programs can be easily reinstalled. That system looks like it has undergone a lot of beating and is probably a slow performer.

 

[miarunsthrough]

I dont even know how to back up my data. If i do that all my photos/vids would be saved?

 

[miarunsthrough]

I dont think i could factory reset my laptop i would looses everything i have.

You have nothing backed up?

No, I dont even know how to do that. Im sadly not so knowledgeable about computers.

 

[JohnGrigg]

Screenshot please

I love helping people clean out their pc from crapware and useless applications.

Could you upload a screenshot of the uninstall programs list?

I know you typed the list above but i want to see what it looks like in windows.

 

[whs]

You must learn how to backup your data - that's vital. Do this:

1. Get an external disk that attaches via USB - e.g. something like this Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

2. Install this function and COPY your files to that disk - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/516-context-menu-add-copy-folder-move-folder.html

3. If you do not have too much data, you can even use a 32GB USB stick like this. It is only $20 after rebate - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ..._mmc=EMC-GD091712-_-index-_-Item-_-20-220-654

 

[miarunsthrough]

I love helping people clean out their pc from crapware and useless applications.

Could you upload a screenshot of the uninstall programs list?

I know you typed the list above but i want to see what it looks like in windows.

Yeah give me 2 sec.

 

[miarunsthrough]

heres the screen shots in attachments.

 

[miarunsthrough]

Is there a way to factory reset my laptop? This is all alot of trouble and id rather rest my laptop completly & just download what I use again. I only use 5 applications on my laptop.
google crome, itunes, utorrent, dvix, & final video downloader
Also. Dose anyone know a site that I can back up my movies/ video to? I dont have an external hard drive to use and i have no CDs

 

[Slartybart]

@mia: A factory restore will overwrite your data. Essentially, you need the mfgr recovery disc to do this - it will reformat the drive, partitions it and installs software as it was when it was manufactured.

Bongo and WHS suggest something different - a CLEAN reinstall of Windows using your license key (COA). They provided two different paths to the same end result - a squeaky clean machine.

It is by far the best and safest thing to do - especially with a floor model. The only thing you have to be concerned with is your personal files. They will have to be backed up to something. External drives are relatively inexpensive now, pennies per megabyte.

Figure out how much data you have - a ballpark inumber will do. Subtract the free space on your drive from the total capacity. Let's say your c:\ drive is 120 Gb and there is 70 Gb free - you, the OS, and programs have used 50 Gb.
An 80 Gb external drive would suffice for your back purposes.

Search this forum for a tutorial on how to back up your data. Then take the plunge. You can always reinstall only the software you want and you'll be certain there's nothing lurking in the shadows from the floor model.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Also. Dose anyone know a site that I can back up my movies/ video to? I dont have an external hard drive to use and i have no CDs

You can backup anything you want to online services such as Carbonite.

But.......it costs money, you may have to agree to a contract, and it will take some time to get everything backed up. I hear it is quite a slow process.

Nor am I sure how reliable it is.

An external hard drive is a far better choice---the most reliable and the cheapest per gigabyte.

You can get a 500 GB external hard drive for maybe $70 or $80.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...07601 600361773&IsNodeId=1&name=300GB - 500GB

DVDs are a possibility, but they hold less than 5 GB each and are not highly reliable.

You could use a USB thumb drive, but they are relatively low capacity and relatively high cost per gigabyte.

 

[whs]

In the long run, you will not survive without an external hard drive. On-line backups take a lot of time (because of the limits of the internet speed), may cost money and are not always safe.

If you don't use an external drive for frequent imaging and backup of your data, I will guarantee that you will be in a lot of trouble one day. Losing your data will be one of the problems.

 

[Layback Bear]

miarunsthrough
The first thing you must decide is whether you want to learn how to do the things you are requesting. You have been given great methods of how to complete your desired objectives. Some of the people trying to help you have decades of experience doing just what you are requesting. The Tutorials have been successfully use by tens of thousands of people. If you don't have external media for backup you will have to get some; we can't do that for you. The good people here can guide you through the process but they can't do it for you. It's time to put on your learning cap and let these people guide you.
http://www.sevenforums.com/member.php?u=241914

 

[JohnGrigg]

Find big files

From the screenshots i cant see anything thats taking up alot of space and most of the things there are drivers or useful software.

I would recommend you use WinDirStat to find the large files on your computer and decide whether you need them or not. Download HERE.

I recently looked at my friends computer and his was full of movies that he could easily put on his external HD. He only had 29 GB left and had 250GB+ of movies.

 

[gregrocker]

If you run Factory Recovery it just reinstalls all of the bloatware and duplicate utilties which have better versions built into Win7.

That's why you should instead Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 to get a better performing Win7 without all of the bloat. We will help you all along the way.

If you keep what you have or Factory Restore, be sure to Clean Up Factory Bloatware