New Computer

magiclcj · Jan 10, 2009

Hey guys, I just recently ordered a new laptop from sony vaio(https://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wc...x/E1yIXnfMQj 3K1cqBpQ99itHUcstVy3bVXzZJRywwM=)
For the most part, the only con in the reviews it bloatware. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to what programs to get to max the performance of this particular one. Even the best virus scan and bloatware removal (i figured Id use ccleaner). I would love to hear everyones opinion.

thanks guys

Kestrel13! · Jan 10, 2009

PC De-Crapifier is always a good choice when ridding a machine of pre-installed rubbish

Also my choice for anti-virus is Avast Home Edition

SUPERantispyware and Malware Bytes Anti-Malware are 2 excellent anti-malware/spyware programs

Kestrel13! · Jan 11, 2009

Also...as an added thought...new laptops will usually come with a 30 day free trial of either Norton or McAfee anti-virus on it. I will provide you links to their own removal tools should you wish to use them. I certainly got rid of the McAfee trial on my laptop and am now using Avast Free Home Edition.

Norton Removal Tool (SymNRT)

McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool

Also a link to a guide from Adrynalyne (forum admin)

http://adrynalyne.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!AB9DE24BE9AF1B9F!303.entry

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