Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

Here are all the things listed as what's inside my XPS 17. I removed the specs and tried to just leave stuff that people may think should be immediately removed. So what should go right away? What should only go for some people?





Camera Software 2.X, Factory Install

Skype VOIP Application

DataSafe Local BackUp

Windows 7 Label

PC-Restore, Dim/Insp

DELL WELCOME,Software Dimension/Inspiron

DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG

Cozi-Calendar

eBay Webslice

Windows Live Wave 4

WHITEPAGES.COM,Webslice

Dell Support Center Software 3.0

Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language

Roxio Creator Starter, FI

McAfee Platinum, 30 Day, MUI

Microsoft Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel with ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook

To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online

DataSafe Online 2.0 2GB

Software, DataSafe Online 2.0 2GB

S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks

Reply 1 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

1 410-9452 McAfee Platinum, 30 Day, MUI



^^that for sure...be rid of it..and use MSE & Win 7 built in Firewall

Reply 2 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

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Originally Posted by Cin' 1 410-9452 McAfee Platinum, 30 Day, MUI ^^that for sure...be rid of it..and use MSE & Win 7 built in Firewall

Set the regular MSE scan to Full Scan instead of Quick Scan though.

Reply 3 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

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Originally Posted by DakkonA Set the regular MSE scan to Full Scan instead of Quick Scan though.

thanks. does MSE do just as well as norton 2011 or similar products? i know norton used to be hated, but the 2011 version got very good reviews. i want 'great' security, and if microsoft can do it, that'd be awesome, but want to make sure they can.



have a link for it?





what about the other stuff? what else would you dump the day you get it?

Reply 4 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

MSE is free & is light and does a very good job. I prefer it over Avira AV...I haven't had any problems with it. And, better yet..its free.

Reply 5 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

There was another thread here talking about this cleanup process. Although they were using the aggressive approach which I prefer as well - reformatting then starting with a fresh install of Windows 7. Someone mentioned you could use the Dell Recovery DVD for Windows 7. So I made sure to pay the $10 when I ordered my system. There is supposedly a way to get just the necessary drivers (bare bones) install and skip all the bloatware. I think there is an option to not take the original Dell default setup. That's what I plan to do to have a cleaner, leaner system and remove as much cr@p as possible.



As far as AV I have been very happy with Avast. It is very lightweight and free as well.



Derek

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Originally Posted by Cin' MSE is free & is light and does a very good job. I prefer it over Avira AV...I haven't had any problems with it. And, better yet..its free.

I couldn't agree more. I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials to everyone.

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Originally Posted by dereksurfs There was another thread here talking about this cleanup process. Although they were using the aggressive approach which I prefer as well - reformatting then starting with a fresh install of Windows 7. Someone mentioned you could use the Dell Recovery DVD for Windows 7. So I made sure to pay the $10 when I ordered my system. There is supposedly a way to get just the necessary drivers (bare bones) install and skip all the bloatware. I think there is an option to not take the original Dell default setup. That's what I plan to do to have a cleaner, leaner system and remove as much cr@p as possible. As far as AV I have been very happy with Avast. It is very lightweight and free as well. Derek

You can also order the backup discs..by going here ~ and they will mail it to you. (usually next day)

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Originally Posted by scott5626 I couldn't agree more. I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials to everyone.

^^Me also.

Reply 8 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

i am a little confused. i have reformatted many times and it is a little bit of a hassle, and one i would rather not do with a computer i don't have any experience with. i don't really get why it is so important? is there more bloatware than what i have listed in the OP? if not, why can't you just easily delete/uninstall that cr@p without wasting time and energy with a clean install? is it just a mental thing for you guys?

Reply 9 : Dell XPS 17 Bloatware. What to Remove?

^^You asked for suggestions from the forum members, and they are giving you their opinions....



And, mental thing? I think not...everyone has different ways of doing things.....



Oh yeah, and here is the MSE link.