Bloatware removal on new laptop.

mborner said:

Just out of curiosity, there isn't a 64 bit version embedded in my 32 bit disk, is there?

NO. Readymade disks are either 32 bit or 64 bit, never both. Although one can make such a disk.

Have you ever checked out Soluto?

ttp://www.soluto.com/

mborner said:

Not that it matter because I'm moving up to the Pro version, but how would I clean reinstall the OEM version that comes with the laptop without also installing all the bloatware?

Did you see this?

gregrocker said:

Here are tips to getting a perfect install of factory OEM (my specialty): Reinstalling Windows 7

If you want to keep the preinstalled programs on the laptop, just insert the Pro Upgrade key in Anytime Upgrade to unlock the extra features.

Otherwise you can clean reinstall with the Pro Upgrade version following the tips in my link above - you needn't do the upgrade workaround if you don't wipe the HD. I would keep the Recovery partition and make the disks so you have two methods to revert back to factory installation if needed.

Are you sure you need the few extra features in Pro version? For what?

when u get your new laptop DONT FORMAT, get jelly bean key finder find your OS key as most computers are shipped with a corp license and therefor activated forever, but more important the key installed with your laptop generally wont match what is on the bottom, then you have a ligit windows key that wont expire.

Since you don't want the factory bloatware but do want Pro version, you'll need to Clean reinstall the OS which comes with the machine, using the Product Key on COA sticker, then buy an Anytime Upgrade key to unlock Pro features in the clean install.

Use the key on the COA sticker not the key audited from the HD using a keyfinder.

You can unlock all versions in any Win7 installer using this method: Unlock any version eicfg removal too.

Otherwise Buy full version Win7 Professional if you don't have on hand a retail copy of XP or Vista to qualify for Upgrade version on that machine, as a Win7 lesser version only qualifies for Anytime Upgrade under the EULA.

Finally, if XP legacy programs won't run when installed in Compatibility Mode, you can virtualize XP in lesser Win7 versions using freeware like VMWare, Virtual Box or Virtual Player.

Where do I find this OS? I can order the laptop with the recovery disks for a small fee

Recovery partition, most like set to hidden in Windows Explorer. There should also be a shortcut in the start menu for creating the recovery disks (last HP I worked on it took 3 DVD's for it) which will save whatever it is they charge for them, but as you said will still have all the HP bloat in it.

mborner said:

gregrocker said:

Since you don't want the factory bloatware but do want Pro version, you'll need to Clean reinstall the OS which comes with the machine,.

Where do I find this OS? The machine won't ship with one. I can order the laptop with the recovery disks for a small fee but the OS will be riddled with HP bloatware. Last I heard, HP doesn't separate the OS disk from the bloatware disk.
I think I may just end up buying a W7 pro laptop and doing a clean install of the upgrade version that I aready have.

I explained it in the same post:

gregrocker said:

You can unlock all versions in any Win7 installer using this method: Unlock any version eicfg removal too.

Extract the ISO from your Win7 Pro DVD using ImgBurn, run the ei.cfg removal tool on it, then burn an all-versions DVD to install the licensed version with Product Key on your COA sticker.

The $25 Pro Upgrade student deal might be the better option depending on how much more they want for a Pro-preinstalled machine.