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    Dell E1705 cleanup

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by plaza, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. plaza

    plaza Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any specific link on how to cleanup a notebook from any unwanted soft bloat ware.I ordered a DELL e1705 and I realize it will come with lots of junk preinstalled.
     
    plaza, Jul 31, 2006
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 31, 2006
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    I can attest to that .... do a clean format .... :D
     
    galaxy121, Jul 31, 2006
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    rydude07 Notebook Evangelist

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    just dont delete the first partition..as it is the media direct one!
     
    rydude07, Jul 31, 2006
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  5. Amber

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    You can try to remove the junkware, but this normally leaves folders and registry keys on your laptop, so your laptop isn't 100% clean.
     
    Amber, Jul 31, 2006
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  6. plaza

    plaza Notebook Enthusiast

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    What should I request and where should I call for the os cd
     
    plaza, Jul 31, 2006
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    you could have purchased the OS CD with the system for $7-10.

    Cleaning up the system is unrealistic. you really have to reformat, just don't delete the ~5GB restore partition
     
    Leshii, Jul 31, 2006
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  8. plaza

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    Well I didnt get that CD so now what?
     
    plaza, Jul 31, 2006
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  9. Amber

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    You can contact Dell's Tech Support (either by chat or phone) and ask for the XP disc. Also request:
    Cyberlink PowerDVD
    Sonic Record Now
    Dell Media Experience (only if you have XP Home or Pro)
     
    Amber, Jul 31, 2006
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  10. plaza

    plaza Notebook Enthusiast

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    I already ordered the laptop so will that stuff ship as software cds.And how much will this cost?
     
    plaza, Jul 31, 2006
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  11. mZimm

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    if you contact them afterwards they will usually send it to you for free.
     
    mZimm, Jul 31, 2006
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