Friday, April 8, 2011

Tech Tip #2: Removal of 'Bloatware'


So you bought a new PC? Or possibly have a some what new PC that came preloaded with software that you are unfamiliar with and don't know whether to delete it or not?  If that's case, here's something that can help you out.  That unwanted software that came with your PC is what is known as 'Bloatware' that computer manufactures insist to pack into your PC.  Some of the software is unwanted and could possibly slow the performance of your PC.

Hit the break to find out more.

Now some of the software that's preloaded into your system, you recognize right away to be useless and go to the Uninstall a Program in the Control Panel and delete it.  But while there, you see other software install, but don't know exactly what is and don't know whether to remove it or not.  Sometimes you just have to use your best judgement.  Obvious things to look for is toolbars, software trials, and media/image software you don't use.

But if you still don't know, luckily there's a nice freeware program that'll do the job for you!  The software is SlimComputer (Microsoft Certified).  Right away, once you've download and run the program, you can click on the 'Run Scan' button and it will check all your applications, toolbars, startup items, and shortcuts that could possibly slow down the performance of your PC.  It will then give you a list of options/suggestion for what is safe to uninstall or remove from your PC.  This can be done in a matter of clicks!


Download SlimComputer here.

Source: SlimComputer

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