please help with what is safe to delete/ uninstall Can someone please make a list of EVERYTHING that is bloatware unneeded Toshiba and/or Windows software that I can safely and permanently uninstall or delete ? Do not wanna mess up my brand new computer the first day it gets here. please help with what is safe to delete/ uninstall Can someone please make a list of EVERYTHING that is bloatware unneeded Toshiba and/or Windows software that I can safely and permanently... » Read More please help with what is safe to delete/ uninstall Can someone please make a list of EVERYTHING that is bloatware unneeded Toshiba and/or Windows software that I can safely and permanently uninstall or delete ? Do not wanna mess up my brand new computer the first day it gets here. « Show Less
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I have removed almost all of it except web cam app and cd recovery creator... I bought a netbook and it greatly benefits from a less is more approach.... FYI if you uninstall anything you want back, just go to the toshiba website, for computers/support and when you type in your model you can download all of the bundled programs individually and also get updates etc...
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Well Windows 8 is preinstalled, and of course a bunch of Samsung bloatware comes with that. Nothing really useful, I ended up deleting the vast majority of the stock apps/programs.
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I can't either! (make the NTI Back Up Now software work). I'm not very technologically savvy, so maybe I'm doing something wrong. Next, I tried backing up files using the Windows (I think) software that's already on my (Toshiba, with Vista) computer, because I was about to ship my computer and didn't want to risk losing files in transit. I thought I had backed up the photographs and documents that I deemed essential, but when I checked the drive to see if my files were on it, it is empty. I can't find any user manual for this on the web. Maybe it's the fault of Vista. Any suggestions? I can't either! (make the NTI Back Up Now software work). I'm not very technologically savvy, so maybe I'm doing something wrong. Next, I tried backing up files using the Windows (I think) software that's already on my (Toshiba, with Vista) computer, because I was about to ship my computer and didn't want to risk losing files in transit. I thought I had backed up the photographs and documents that I deemed essential, but when I checked the drive to see if my files were on it, it is empty. I can't find any user manual for this on the web. Maybe it's the fault of Vista. Any suggestions?
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Hi Kona! This is what I did and I REALLY like Windows Live OneCare. I went to the Norton site and printed out the "uninstall" directions. After it was uninstalled from my 'control panel', I noticed there were still some .dll files on my computer - DON'T WORRY! Leave them. I rebooted after uninstalling the Norton. Then I installed Windows Live OneCare and then rebooted. It is fast and does everything simply. I would imagine that you should uninstall SpyBot the same way. One program at a time. Windows Live OneCare is BETTER than SpyBot. I'm really happy - let me know how it goes! martyhogan@sbcglobal.net
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Christopher, If there's no Windows sticker on your computer, you can look up your product key by going to CONTROL PANEL -&gt; SYSTEM AND SECURITY -&gt; SYSTEM then just look to where it says "Windows Activation" and it lists your product key there. Do not ever share it. If you want a recovery disc, you can likely purchase one directly from Microsoft or make a system restore disc after you've removed the bloatware. Ah, you're correct, answered while tired. For the Activation Key you either have to wade the waters of Lenovo Customer Care to get them to send you one or you have to use a program that looks it up in your registry files. Try using: Product Key Finder - This link discusses the process here: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/windows-8-product-key.htm
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Agree not much. Windows 8, McAfee with a lot of the standard Microsoft crap. MS works, movie maker, Microsoft photo program, Microsoft media player, etc. Removed most of the Microsoft/Windows 8 links and now very happy w laptop.
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Be mindful though, that if you expect to do any kind of upgrading, be it as simple as RAM or HDD, or as advanced as GPU, you *will* void your warranty, there is a sticker over one of the screws you need to remove to get the bottom cover off. And that sticker plainly states that any tampering with it will void your warranty.
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Before you install a new OS, you always want to create or keep a Recovery Disk of your actual OS that came with your computer before you proceed to delete it just to be safe in case you want to recover it. And I also believe that before you install a new OS, you probably will have to do some kind of clean installation or some kind of reformatting or something like that. You may want to do some further research of how to delete an OS and install a new one the proper way. Hope it works.
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".......with Windows 8.1?"&gt;&gt;Don't see any reason why not. It's an electro-mechanical switch. It doesn't know what your running nor does it care. "Can same copy of Windows be loaded on each drive?"&gt;&gt;Anytime you install a Windows OS from a disk to a drive as a new install you are risking key number and activation issues. It reads the HDD serial number and MB type etc and thinks it's a new machine. Clone your existing HDD's. You shouldn't have any issues. I cloned my primary HDD to another HDD of the same brand and specs (bought them both at the same time) and I have had zero issues with activation etc when I boot to the clone. I don't like "back-ups". I do a full blown clone at least once a month or even less. So far, so good. The other 4 channels on the Orico are devoted to Linux OS's. Hope this helps.
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Wouldn't you rather reinstall your programs and such onto the new drive and not copy everything over? I have had less issues starting from scratch than imaging it.Alienware should use standard sized drives unless everything is on a mSSD.
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To whom it may concern asking the question that you say you hate windows 8.1, delete it off your computer..it was design and made to stress out the consumer buyers with to much complexs in order to keep you spending money to the technicians. It's all a mind game set up for the buyers to fall prey to. Istill use windows X/P ... because its so simple. Go with windows X/P or windows vista which is less confusing and easier to operate. My email is tcbmrt22@yahoo.com if you need me further. OK.. have a blessed day stay safe. Mr. Tee!
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I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the ability to edit photos. I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the... » Read More I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the ability to edit photos. « Show Less
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I know mine did keep it in a safe place also your windows key keep them in safe place do not loose them.Yiu will need them in case you have to reinstall windows,windows may get corrupted or hard may go out you can allways buy a restallation cd but the key is more expensive .ebay has reinstallatio win 7 for as low as $29.95,but save everthing so you do not have to spend money.The seller usually gives you a warranty save it too. best wishes.Cecil
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The installation software is loaded on the drive and you only get one chance at installing it. Apparently the first install was done incorrectly. Toshiba will not give you another copy of the installation software (very poor customer support), they will tell you to go on the market and buy it from a 3rd party. I will never purchase another Toshiba product because of that policy.
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I have been thinking about it but after reading everything I can find it doesn't appear to be anything I would tackle myself. The cost of hiring an expert and buying Windows 7 would come close to buying another computer. I am using this Windows 8 machine and hating it every minute. As soon as I can afford it I am trashing it and buying something else. The actual hardware seems good. It is just the operating system that is trash. I would not buy it. I would search for an older computer with Windows 7 on it. I have Windows 7 on my laptop and love it. I hope this helps. Charles
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Jeff, who was the dealer you bought this computer from? I bought my piece of crap from CravingSavings. I called him and he told me I need a new hard drive. I had no way of getting the computer back to him so he sent me a new hard drive, which I had to install myself! Since thenm, I have had nothing but problems, it wasn't just the hard drive. There is so much garbage on the computer itself which was never cleaned off. Recently I had to call someone to fix it, because it froze on me and would not work at all. I wish I had the knowledge to help you with your problem....all I have to suggest is you contact the seller! Good luck I hope this helps!
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there is bloatware, some things you might want to keep, others you wont, shut off the ones you wont use, removing them is easy enough but they come back so turn them off so they arent running. you can customize it and make some changes to get rid of many things but some stuff is just there.