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    Which of these startup/programs do I need for my Alienware M14x? *Detailed List*

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by New 'N' Confused, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. New 'N' Confused

    New 'N' Confused Newbie

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    Hey I am trying to make my startup quicker for my Alienware 14x. It is a product of Dell so I figured this was where to post it. Here is the current list:

    Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat Manager
    Alienware on-screen display
    Apple Push
    Cold Turkey_notify
    CommonSDK
    Daemon Tools Lite
    DS3 Tool
    Facebook Messenger
    Facebook Update
    FF_protection Application
    Google Update
    HD Audio Background Process
    IAStorIcon
    Inter(R) common User Interface
    Inter(R) PROSet/Wireless
    iTunes
    Java(TM) Platform SE Auto Updater 2.0
    Logitech GamePanel Software
    Logitech GamePanel Software
    McAfee SecurityCenter
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories
    MobileDocuments
    NVIDEA Hotkey Service, Version 267.21
    Peerblock
    Quicktime
    razerhid Application
    Realtek HD Audio Manager
    RequiredApplicationsLauncher
    RGSC
    Roxio Burn
    Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
    Webcam Central
    uTorrent


    I am new to computers and I'm trying to create a fast system. This is for initial STARTUP only and I'm only asking for what is ESSENTIAL for my system to preform. If you see a program that does not belong or that is obsolete to another one, please tell me also!

    Thanks so much! :D
     
    New 'N' Confused, Mar 29, 2012
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  2. smokeydogsmokey

    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    Alienware on-screen display

    Cold Turkey_notify
    CommonSDK
    Daemon Tools Lite
    DS3 Tool

    FF_protection Application

    HD Audio Background Process
    IAStorIcon
    Inter(R) common User Interface
    Inter(R) PROSet/Wireless


    Logitech GamePanel Software
    Logitech GamePanel Software
    McAfee SecurityCenter
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories
    MobileDocuments
    NVIDEA Hotkey Service, Version 267.21
    Peerblock

    razerhid Application
    Realtek HD Audio Manager
    RequiredApplicationsLauncher
    RGSC

    Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
    Webcam Central

    leave those ones untick the rest

    not sure what peer block and cold turkey r :S
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Mar 29, 2012
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  3. c69k

    c69k Notebook Deity

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    I dont use wireless though.
     

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    rgauchey Notebook Geek

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    Which of the above group should be unticked??????
     
    rgauchey, Mar 29, 2012
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    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    the ones i havnt listed you can take out of start up
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Mar 29, 2012
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    unitardinventor Notebook Guru

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    unitardinventor, Mar 30, 2012
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