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    M50Vm Bloatware?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by JRock589, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. JRock589

    JRock589 Newbie

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    Next week I am purchasing a brand spanking new M50Vm-B1.
    It's going to be my first laptop.

    But i've heard some rumours amongst the internetwebz that the M50Vm series has a considerable amount of bloatware.
    Normally on new PC's I just run the PcDecrapifier to get rid of most of the bloat and leave it at that, mostly because I am lazy.

    Does anyone have any specific tips on how to ditch the Bloat with whats included with the M50? (Clean OS install?)
    Is the amount of bloat truly that bad?
    Will just running the PcDecrapifier ( www.pcdecrapifier.com) be enough to get rid of a considerable amount?

    Im completly new to Vista, and this is all a new experience for me..so any step-by-step tutorials or tips in general would be appreciated.

    Thanks guys.
     
    JRock589, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. fbxcore

    fbxcore Notebook Enthusiast

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    Clean vista install then only install the asus software you need, I think either EBE or emporioumbotique has a vista clean up article.
     
    fbxcore, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    don't know what bloatware are you talking about, just uninstall Norton and you'll be all set, no need to bother with anything else
     
    klas, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. JRock589

    JRock589 Newbie

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    Crapware in general.
    You know..the little game trials and crap they shove onto your HD to make you buy junk you really dont need.

    Im just asking if the M50Vm has a problem with crapware/bloatware
     
    JRock589, Aug 14, 2008
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  5. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    well, maybe Power4Phone and some other stupid utils.
     
    D3X, Aug 14, 2008
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  6. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    I do not have Power4Phone... I do have Power4Gear which is an Asus utility. I am telling you there is no bloatware and I am using original OS, I did uninstall trial Norton and trial Office 2007 when I got it from GenTech. This is not like Sony FZ I had, which was full of AOL crap. Asus doesn't included any crapaware.
     
    klas, Aug 14, 2008
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    wickedestman Notebook Geek

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    i didnt find too much bloatware.. i thought it would have made it slow as ever, but only a few i still trialling the free office 07 and norton, why not, its free and legal :D
     
    wickedestman, Aug 14, 2008
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  8. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    OP, the Vista optimization guide is in my signature. That lists the typical utilities that can be removed. None of them is really bloatware, because they all have a useful function for some users, it's just that for most there is something better that can be used. :)
     
    E.B.E., Aug 14, 2008
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  9. JRock589

    JRock589 Newbie

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    Awesome, thats pretty much gets rid of all the rumors i've heard.

    Thanks guys.
     
    JRock589, Aug 14, 2008
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