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 ?
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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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I was installing software, but pc hung, so had to restart. Now it says I need to uninstall exisiting version, but there is nothing I can see to uninstall. I have Vista and it doesn't show up on the uninstall list. I did a search and manually deleted software, but is still says it sees it. I assume there is some hidden file that needs to be deleted.
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Many...way too many as far as I was concerned. I ended up deleting serveral of them. Some is Lenovo's and lots of third party stuff. If you are looking for a full office install, not there.
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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 do not recommend purchasing of Toshiba at all. My Toshiba 3.0TB died after 1 month of using. Bed Locks. Now it is in the box, useless. Buy Samsung 3.0TB. Works great.
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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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Its free, but bad news unit. I have the 1Tb and the backup software Is garbage. Crashed my computer and many others when trying to utilize. Would not buy again for any reason, or tell anyone to do so. Cant believe Toshiba is partner to this outfit.
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After two months my Toshiba Satellite C655 Crashed. The Blue Screen of death appeared and I entered the White Light. Sent the machine back to TOSHIBA and they were great. Replaced the hard drive and touchpad (the touchpad was defective from day 1)! Works fine now. But my question is for HOW LONG?
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What happened to the free Windows 7 upgrade this was sold with a few days ago?Toshiba Satellite A505-S6973 16.0-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey
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Asus ought to listen to their customers about the bloatware and simply stop putting the crap on the pc. Make it available if the person wants it (99.9 percent dont) and otherwise just dont screw with people right out of the box. Ive heard this mentioned so often its ridiculous that they dont consider it in their selling of their machines. Im sure its a common prob though...
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I'm in the process of doing this exact upgrade, except up to 480 GB. Using Macrium Reflect Free, I was able to clone the drive, swap it into the Series 9, and the computer is acting perfectly. It worked. The problem is that even though it's a 480 GB drive, windows just shows it as the same size as old one, with 300GB of "unallocated" space that I can't figure out how to make accessible. If you figure it out, please let me know how you did it! My thread is one of the other Q & A threads on this same product.
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Roof, if you do a clean install of the 8.1 operating system from the disks, there would not be any Lenovo programs or bloatware, right?
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I haven't had an issue with this laptop since I bought it 2 years ago. Actually I hardly recomend Toshiba as a brand. I've been a customer for hp, sony, samsung laptops; and from previous bad experiences I decided to switch to Toshiba, I'm never changing my mind again, unless I begin having troubles with this laptop brand. From my personal experience with this product, I can say is one the best I've ever tried, and haven't got any usb trouble yet or any other issue.I hope my comment is helpful for you. Have a nice day!!
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Will this stick remove the Groovorio virus? And it is really any better than free programs like SuperAntiSpyware? If it can't remove the trojan viruses, like someone mentioned here, what else does it not help remove? I need help with the biggie things.
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You DON'T want to install that included software. It's almost impossible to remove/uninstall and hangs up opening many many repeat files and it causes other problems. It's like malware.Buy the latest CyberLink PowerDVD 14 or higher. I purchased the download here on Amazon.
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Thank you. So I ordered the drive and followed instructions for installing but it is not recognized by Windows 7 and the trouble shooting guide is useless. Then I tried it on a laptop running Vista and it started installing but finally gave up saying to contact the manufacturer. This is the 3rd time I have bought an item based on information from persons who claim to own the product that turned out to be a big mistake
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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help