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    Clearing new computer of Dell's junk multible file

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by photog4fun, Mar 6, 2005.

  1. photog4fun

    photog4fun Newbie

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    What stuff should I get rid of on my new computer?
    quicktime, real player, windows player, sonic?..... they all seem like multibles of similar stuff. I'd like to start out with a clean NEW computer minus junk programs. What do you recommend getting rid of?
     
    photog4fun, Mar 6, 2005
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  2. drumfu

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    get rid of everything by reinstalling your OS. while you're at it, repartition the HD because the dell image is taking up about 3 GBs of space from you. i was surprised they used so much for it.

    before you do, make sure you have a driver disk or go to dell's service site and dl all the drivers onto an external drive or CDR... you really only need your internet connection driver (wireless or wired) so that you can connect. once you're able to connect, you can go to dell's site and get the other drivers you need.

    good luck
     
    drumfu, Mar 7, 2005
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  3. DeathMoJo

    DeathMoJo Notebook Consultant

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    like drumfu said, best bet is too just get rid of it all and start fresh. Make sure to get all the drivers you will need. If you have installed anything, take the installer program if you can and for games atleast the save files. For things you are missing, just download them as you go along. Im about to do this all tomorrow as im getting a new hard drive from dell to replace my "clicking/ticking" hard drive. Ive backed up everything i need (drivers for computer and graphics card), programs(firefox, limewire, game patches and extras, windows xp enchancements). Backup anything you think your going to need!

    *Dell Inspiron 9200, P-M 2.1ghz 400mhz FSB, 1 GB Ram 333mhz, 17inch WSXGA+ Screen, 60gb 7200rpm HD, 128 ATI M Radeon 9700 (OC: 485/270), XP Pro SP2, Wifi + Bluetooth*

    *Sony MDR-G74SL Headphones for music and gaming, best 40 dollar pair i have ever bought!*
     
    DeathMoJo, Mar 7, 2005
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  4. tmaestro

    tmaestro Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by DeathMoJo
     
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    tmaestro, Mar 8, 2005
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