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Removing junk software
I am getting my new 600m laptop next week. My question is, how do you remove all the junk software that Dell includes on the computer. I read somewhere that you can just reload your OS. Is that all there is to it? Thanks for your help!:)
Ann
DELL-JohnM
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May 28th, 2004 18:00
What some users recommend is that you format the harddrive first, then install the Operating System (Windows XP) fresh.
Thank you for choosing Dell.
betsygirl2001
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May 28th, 2004 19:00
Stupid question: How do you format the hard drive? Thanks for your help!
Ann
Ripper108
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May 28th, 2004 20:00
betseygirl2001
Click here for a well respected site with complete instructions. Before you do anything, burn all the files in C:\Dell\Drivers to a CD. You will need to re-install these drivers after the format. Have all your software CD's handy, the ones that came with the system.
If you're not comfortable doing this, ask a friend who's computer savey to help you. It takes about an hour or so to do.
Good Luck
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kormath
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May 28th, 2004 22:00
Message Edited by kormath on 05-28-2004 06:44 PM