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    Dell Network Assistant.... is it needed?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by HELPr, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. HELPr

    HELPr Notebook Geek

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    Hi, Just wondering, i just had a new hard drive installed in my Vostro 1500 becuase there was an issue with the old one, now when i start up my computer Dell Network Assistant runs as a program,.. what is it and do i need it, will i not be able to use a LAN or WiFi with out it? how do i remove it or should i just unslect it from my start up programs list?
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    HELPr, Jan 28, 2008
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  2. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    NO, it is not necessary. I skip that when I installed Win XP Pro on my new hard drive. In Vista, you'll get more network connection problems and it may help a little bit in diagnosis.
     
    billcsho, Jan 28, 2008
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    HELPr Notebook Geek

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    Ok so I should be able to just uncheck it in my start up menu?
     
    HELPr, Jan 28, 2008
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    M1chel Notebook Geek

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    Dell Network Assistant 1.7 is a rebranded SingleClick HomeNet Manager. You can simply uninstall it if you're not using it. I didn't bother installing it either.
     
    M1chel, Jan 28, 2008
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