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    IBM T43 bloatware

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sf415, Sep 12, 2005.

  1. sf415

    sf415 Newbie

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    Hey, I'm just trying to optimize my computer's performance...so what is bloatware? where is it on my ibm? and how can I get rid of it to make my computer more efficient?
     
    sf415, Sep 12, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    IBM offers a pretty clean image. Just un-install anything you don't want, though there shouldn't be much.
     
    Brian, Sep 12, 2005
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  3. Henry Su

    Henry Su Notebook Consultant

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    Actually, I think ThinkPads come with quite a lot of stuff. When I restart Windows there are generally about 80 processes running. Now of course not all of these came with the factory install, but I recall seeing at least 60-70 processes when first starting up the computer. A reformat should get it down to 20-40 processes, though I haven't gotten around to doing that.
     
    Henry Su, Sep 12, 2005
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    If you can get an XP cd, you should be able to do a fresh install. Be sure to burn off the drivers folder first.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 13, 2005
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