Remove bundled crapware from a new computer?

Yes, but depending on what make of laptop it is and the model, I really makes sense to use the supplied OS as it is often bundled wih specific software that is unique to that make or model... For example Samsung or Sony...

The crapware normally referred to are the trial versions of software, anti-virus ****, ebay, yola, etc. Not some of the legitimate stuff that really add value and functionality...
 
Aquadyne said:
Next time, you should take my advice...

Uninstalling via the Control Panel leave a LOT of sh 1t behind in both the Registry and in various folders.

Get a copy of Revo Uninstaller Pro.... Via Linux Distro Downloads if you have to...

Professionals use it.

There is a 30-day trial available... But too late for the programs you have already uninstalled..

The installers that are used via the Control Panel are those that are supplied by the software vendor... They inherently want to leave traces behind after uninstalling..

Download it,try it, see for yourself.. by re-installation that crapware and then seeing what is left behind after uninstalling...
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I don't agree. How is some third party app going to know which files were installed? This is not recorded anywhere in Windows.

Use control panel.
 
There are some really naive people making comments in here. I've been using Revo for ages and many people use it. It's the only thing that will completely remove all of an application's files/registry settings etc. It's bloody good and my system has never crashed or gone to sh*t after using it. Windows' built-in uninstaller sucks bawlz.

Revo is the best way to completely remove any app. Revo first uses the app's own uninstaller and then does some amazing stuff to show you what else was left behind. You can then decide to remove them or not. I've never had an issue after using it and I've used it plenty of times for all sorts of software. It's actually worth buying.
 
Aquadyne said:
The crapware normally referred to are the trial versions of software, anti-virus ****, ebay, yola, etc. Not some of the legitimate stuff that really add value and functionality...
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Those are usually included on the install disc/recovery partition anyway, so you can do a clean install and then add only the stuff you want (if you actually LIKE any of that stuff)
 
If I had the time I would have put the iso images through vLite. Fortunately there was not much stuff to remove and it's all gone via the control panel. I checked the Program files folders and all the associated folders have been completely removed.

Still not sure if I can use the OEM license on the downloaded ISOs I have? Could be useful for future reference.
 
mercurial said:
There are some really naive people making comments in here. I've been using Revo for ages and many people use it. It's the only thing that will completely remove all of an application's files/registry settings etc. It's bloody good and my system has never crashed or gone to sh*t after using it. Windows' built-in uninstaller sucks bawlz.

Revo is the best way to completely remove any app. Revo first uses the app's own uninstaller and then does some amazing stuff to show you what else was left behind. You can then decide to remove them or not. I've never had an issue after using it and I've used it plenty of times for all sorts of software. It's actually worth buying.
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How can it possibly know what files MY installer installed. I've been writing Windows apps for 20 years and making installers for them. There is no standard.
 
biometrics said:
Keep up the attitude buddy. That will work well here on mybb.
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Yeah, I know... Bad day and all that...
You were very glib and dismissive though after I made an effort to substantiate my advice.. And I'm afraid in this instance you are incorrect..

I apologise for my perceived attitude though, sincerely...

But I'm right in my advice, I can't force you to be right...
 
Aquadyne said:
Yeah, I know... Bad day and all that...
You were very glib and dismissive though after I made an effort to substantiate my advice.. And I'm afraid in this instance you are incorrect..

I apologise for my perceived attitude though, sincerely...

But I'm right in my advice, I can't force you to be right...
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Do you write Windows software? Do you make installers for them?
 
ponder said:
If I had the time I would have put the iso images through vLite. Fortunately there was not much stuff to remove and it's all gone via the control panel. I checked the Program files folders and all the associated folders have been completely removed.

Still not sure if I can use the OEM license on the downloaded ISOs I have? Could be useful for future reference.
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If you're going to manually do it, also check the Appdata folder and it's subfolders for traces, as well as the common files folders under both Program Files folders if it's a 64-bit machine.
 
Geez, less geek testosterone is needed here people.

Yes, Revo is good. Yes Decrapifier is good. It's your choice how to remove the stuff.

You don't need the Pro version of Revo either, free suffices just as well. :)
 
biometrics said:
Do you write Windows software? Do you make installers for them?
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Now you're just being a clunt...

By your own admission, each installer is different... Vastly.
Many if not most installers do NOT remove all traces and files that they have made changes to or installed on the system.

Are you implying by your 20 years of experience that my assertion is incorrect...?

I politely advised to look into it, you seem to just dismiss that as if your knowledge is complete.

If you can't understand or see how Revo can perform it's core function, you are not very knowledgeable at all I'm afraid.

Look into it, read, understand... Before you continue trolling...
 
teraside said:
Geez, less geek testosterone is needed here people.

Yes, Revo is good. Yes Decrapifier is good. It's your choice how to remove the stuff.

You don't need the Pro version of Revo either, free suffices just as well. :)
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Hehe... I'll respond in muted tones..

I meant to say that the software is that good and helpful, that it is worth having as part of one's core programs as it were..

Again, apologies for the attitude.... ;-)
 
ponder said:
Still not sure if I can use the OEM license on the downloaded ISOs I have? Could be useful for future reference.
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It's worked every time I've tried it so far. But in the worst case scenario where it doesn't, you can just recover back to square one, right?
 
biometrics said:
How can it possibly know what files MY installer installed. I've been writing Windows apps for 20 years and making installers for them. There is no standard.
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How should I or anyone else know how? That's the beauty of creating software. You create a product that other people can't. By using your logic, one could question every piece of software the same way. If you're developing software, you should already know this. I mean, where does one draw the line? Are you going to ask how CCleaner also removes rubbish files from various applications on a PC? Just because you don't know how it works, does not mean it isn't possible.
 
As a developer I recommend against tools like this. They don't know the intention I as a developer had or what I changed.

If it works for you then great. My recommendation is to not use it. We'll agree to disagree.
 
As a non developer but someone who administers an SME company network, the idea of an uninstaller app fills me with the same vague sense of dread as those automatic registry cleaners.

I remove crapware from new pc's via control panel and so far the crap it leaves behind in the registry or wherever hasn't ever been a real problem for me. If it was, I would go the clean re-install route.
 
I add/remove programs the crudware. I just uninstall it. Then I go through msconfig to make sure there are no silly start up programs. Reboot.

MSE is a USELESS antivirus, rather go with Avast.
 
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