Upgrading to new computer

accsys wrote:

SCR wrote:
Strollin has given you a very good definition of bloatware. I would add that before you dig in to it's a removal I strongly suggest that you create an image of your drive as it is now on a external hard drive. As you remove things do it slowly and not all at once.

As you are successful at removing each item create another image so you always have a path back should something go wrong.

I have never had an issue after removing the manufacturer installed software but you never know.

If you know enough to make images of the hard drive, it is easier to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system IMHO.

That's another approach however the idea was to remove bloatware. Unless you have a Windows Retail disk you are not going to get a clean install but in fact will just put it back to factory setting bloatware and all.

If you do have the disk it would be a good idea to have the proprietary manufacturers drivers on a disk as you will need them.

To The OP... It's really not that difficult however, I do understand your reflectance. The first time I decided to do the bloatware removal I was extremely worried something would go wrong and I would destroy my new computer. It didn't. If you want assistance there is a very good website with very knowledgeable professionals willing to help over at Seven Forums All the geeks you could ever want in one place.

Sign up, it's free, fill in your system specs and ask away. There are numerous tutorials available on just about any subject relating to computers and the Windows Seven System.

If you don't have Windows 7 there is also a forum by the same group for Windows Vista, 8 and 10. Look at the bottom of the linked page for the group that fits your needs.