Preinstalled programs on a new computer

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-28-2005, 05:24 PM

I just bought a HP m7170n MultiMedia system brand new. When I started everything up, it had about a million shortcuts on the desktop, and a bunch of preinstalled programs. I was just wondering, do I really need these programs? if not, how would I remove them. I use the computer for amature video editing, gaming, internet. But sense its a multi media system, I started using it for radio, tivo, dvd's, etc... I really dont want the computer to be cluttered with programs I would never really use, so I was just wondering, how would I go about removing them, and how do I know which ones not to remove?

sorry, I'm a newb......this is my first actual computer that I owned myself.

**The_Other_One** · 07-28-2005, 05:27 PM

Trash 'em! Hehe, go to control pannel and remove what you can. For the most part, you don't need any of them. You might want to do a quick search on google for a few of them, just to make sure you aren't removing any drivers or anything... But yeah, store bought computers tend to be loaded down with lots of free software. "$20000 worth of preloaded software to slow you're system down!"

**DCIScouts** · 07-28-2005, 05:27 PM

Most of the stuff that HP loads on to its computers is a bunch of crap. Delete most of it and it will actually help it. Oh, and by the way make sure you get rid of the WildTangent stuff, that's all spyware, and comes to you direct from HP!

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-28-2005, 06:01 PM

Should I keep the Norton anti-virus program, and the spy trap anti-spyware program?

Also, should I get rid of the HP photo editing, video editing programs, and just buy another video editing program? I'm asking because it seems like its part of the windows multimedia thingy(the one operated by the remote, to watch TV, movies, etc...)

I already got rid of the "HOT DEALS", "AOL", "INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS", "WILD TANGENT".

Adam Warren · 07-28-2005, 06:03 PM

you can get rid of spytrap, not norton tho.

alanuofm · 07-28-2005, 06:25 PM

when i got my dell laptop i just reformatted. there crap takes up like 10 gigs.

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-28-2005, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Warren

you can get rid of spytrap, not norton tho.

I'll keep the norton thanks!, but what should I use for a spyware program?

Here is a list of what was included in the pc:

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005
electronic TV Guide setup
ISP setup
Microsoft Service Packs2

CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW:

WinDVD 5 Player Basic (with optional 7.1 upgrade)
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 7
Sonic MyDVD Plus 6.1 (cd/dvd)

Education & Reference:

Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2005 Standard (cd/dvd) (fc)
MSN Encarta Standard (cd/dvd) (nfc)

Entertainment, Music & Games:

iTunes 4.7.1 (w/Quicktime)
HP Tunes
Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition LE (nfc)
Real Player
HP Music icon (nfc)

Imaging, Photography, Video & Film:

HP Image Zone Plus 4.5
HP Image Zone Plus for media center
muvee autoProducer 1.0 for media center
muvee autoProducer 4

Productivity & Finance:

Adobe Reader
Microsoft Works 8.0 (cd/dvd)
Microsoft Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial
Microsoft Money 2005 (cd/dvd) (nfc)
Quicken New User Edition 2005 (nfc)

Security:

Norton AntiVirus 2005 (60-day security update subscription)

Utility, Maintenance & Performance:

PC-Doctor
PC Tuneup & Repair (nfc)
SpySubtract (nfc)
HP Total Care icon & HTML page

Recovery:

Microsoft system restore
Recovery software suite
Software repair wizard

Service & Support:

Updates from HP
Help & Support center
Desktop Web-based registration
Online documentation

ISP signup:

Easy Internet Signup
Google toolbar
ISP offers

HP Partner offers:

PhotoWorks
WildTangent
Adobe Store
Symantec Security Connection
NetSmartz
IntelliMover Data Transfer
@Backup Online Backup
SwapDrive Online File Sharing

can you please point out which exactly I should remove? Thanks!!!

**The_Other_One** · 07-28-2005, 06:55 PM

Ah...I was about to mention something about a trial version of norton. I'd say trash it and just get AVG.

Most of that stuff you can trash. I see no drivers or anything, it's just a matter of what you actually WANT... Check your restore disks. YOu might be fine to remove most everything then just reload what you want if you so desire...

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-28-2005, 07:05 PM

What is AVG? I was thinking of buying norton after the trial expires.

alanuofm · 07-28-2005, 07:12 PM

no need to buy norton. housecall by trendmicro is the bomb.

07-28-2005, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
DiegosAnotherR1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	Preinstalled programs on a new computer I just bought a HP m7170n MultiMedia system brand new. When I started everything up, it had about a million shortcuts on the desktop, and a bunch of preinstalled programs. I was just wondering, do I really need these programs? if not, how would I remove them. I use the computer for amature video editing, gaming, internet. But sense its a multi media system, I started using it for radio, tivo, dvd's, etc... I really dont want the computer to be cluttered with programs I would never really use, so I was just wondering, how would I go about removing them, and how do I know which ones not to remove? sorry, I'm a newb......this is my first actual computer that I owned myself.

07-28-2005, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,364	Trash 'em! Hehe, go to control pannel and remove what you can. For the most part, you don't need any of them. You might want to do a quick search on google for a few of them, just to make sure you aren't removing any drivers or anything... But yeah, store bought computers tend to be loaded down with lots of free software. "$20000 worth of preloaded software to slow you're system down!" __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

07-28-2005, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Adam Warren Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NL Canada Age: 19 Posts: 576	you can get rid of spytrap, not norton tho. __________________ Adam Warren -Pentium 4 3.2GHZ :( -Asus P5P800 ATX Motherboard :( -(x2)512MB 400MHZ Corsair Ram -200GB Westren Digital Hard Drive -16x LG Super Multi CD/DVD Burner -Geforce 256MB 5700 FX :( -3.5" Floppy Drive -17" LG Flat Screen CRT Monitor -110 Watt Cyber Acoustic Speakers -MX510 Logitech Mouse -Logitech Media Keyboard -LTB True 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones

07-28-2005, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,364	Ah...I was about to mention something about a trial version of norton. I'd say trash it and just get AVG. Most of that stuff you can trash. I see no drivers or anything, it's just a matter of what you actually WANT... Check your restore disks. YOu might be fine to remove most everything then just reload what you want if you so desire... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

07-28-2005, 07:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
DiegosAnotherR1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	What is AVG? I was thinking of buying norton after the trial expires. __________________ Pentium D 3.0 GHz Asus P5LP-LE 1 GB memory 250 GB SATA HDD ATI Radeon X800XL 256MB PCI-E

07-28-2005, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 25 Posts: 5,049	Most of the stuff that HP loads on to its computers is a bunch of crap. Delete most of it and it will actually help it. Oh, and by the way make sure you get rid of the WildTangent stuff, that's all spyware, and comes to you direct from HP!

07-28-2005, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
DiegosAnotherR1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	Should I keep the Norton anti-virus program, and the spy trap anti-spyware program? Also, should I get rid of the HP photo editing, video editing programs, and just buy another video editing program? I'm asking because it seems like its part of the windows multimedia thingy(the one operated by the remote, to watch TV, movies, etc...) I already got rid of the "HOT DEALS", "AOL", "INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS", "WILD TANGENT".

07-28-2005, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	when i got my dell laptop i just reformatted. there crap takes up like 10 gigs.

07-28-2005, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	no need to buy norton. housecall by trendmicro is the bomb.

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