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    Is this Bloatware?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DutyHunter, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. DutyHunter

    DutyHunter Notebook Consultant

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    hello, i wanted to check with knowledgeable people before i start deleting things...

    i wanted to clear my comp of things i dont use and was wonder if "Online Services" in Program files was a bloatware... it has folders with Aolca, juno, vonage, earthlink, ebay... delete that folder?
     
    DutyHunter, Oct 8, 2007
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Delete it if you're not intending to use any of the junk services offered.
     
    bmwrob, Oct 8, 2007
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  3. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    As BMW said delete them if your not using them as your ISP. They are indeed bloatware.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 8, 2007
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  4. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    I'd first try to remove it in the control panel ("Programs and Features"). If you can't find the right entry in there (or if there isn't one) to remove, then go ahead and delete them from the Program Files folder if you want.
     
    swarmer, Oct 9, 2007
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  5. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    That directory is independent of the Add/Remove so it's safe to delete. You can also delete the directories that has those services.
     
    kanehi, Oct 10, 2007
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