Uninstalling Unnecessary Programs

I'm planning on cleaning my computer of programs and files I don't think are necessary. I was wondering, which programs should I keep or which should I uninstall? I have a Vista 32bit

List :
Adobe AIR
Adobe Anchor Service CS4
Adobe Bridge CS4
Adobe CMaps CS4
Adobe Color Video Profiles AE CS4
Adobe Default Language CS4
Adobe Download Manager
Adobe Dynamiclink Support
Adobe ExtendedScript Toolkit CS4
Adobe Extension Manager CS4
Adobe Fonts All
Adobe Media Encoder CS4
Adobe Media Encoder CS4 Additional Exporter
Adobe Media Player
Adobe MotionPicture Color Files CS4
Adobe Output Module
Adobe PDF Library Files CS4
Adobe Reader 8.1.2
Adobe Setup
Adobe Type Support CS4
Adobe Update Manager CS4
Adobe XMP Panels CS4
AdobeColorCommonSetRGB
Gear Driver installer for x86 and x64
HP Active Support Library
HP Active Support Library 32 bit components
HP Customer Experience Enchancements
HP Customer Feedback
HP Customer Participation Program 8.0
HP Deskjet 8.0 Software
HP Imaging Device Functions 8.0
HP On-Screen Cap/Num/Scroll Lock Indicator
HP Picasso Media Center Add-In
Hp Solution Center 8.0
HP Total Care Advisor
HP Update
HP Asses component for HP Active Support Library
HPSSupply
Hardware Diagnostic Tools
Photoshop Camera Raw
Pixel Bender Toolkit
Python 2.5
Roxio Activation Module
Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCp
Suite Share Configuration CS4
VC80CRTRedist - 8.0.50727.4053
WeatherBug Gadget
Yahoo! Search Protection

These programs are ones I never seen before or never used and am not sure whether to uninstall them. I don't want to damage my computer. If some are necessary, could you explain a bit, why? For example, the program is something I might need, but with explanation, I can understand why and if I really need it.

Thank You

 

Revo Uninstaller is a great tool for removing programmes, and after the removal process it does a quick scan for left over files that might have remained.

As i suspect your PC is a bit cluttered, downloading CCleaner and running both the cleaner and the registry cleaner would really help speed things up! (But don't forget to click the back up button when CCleaner promts you, it'll only take a second)

 

if your pc is running a bit slow you could try and disable some programs from loading up on boot. try clicking start then run. type in msconfig and then into the startup tab. uncheck any unwanted programs. i prefer to uncheck all of them apart form my anti virus. some people dont reccomend this, but it hasnt done me any harm.

 

I'm already use CCleaner and I'm using Advanced Uninstaller because Revo Uninstaller doesn't seem to work for me anymore. I want to get rid of some programs I don't think I'll need and increase space. I was wondering if you guys could tell me which programs is important and which I can uninstall.

 

You are asking the impossible really, as we would need to know exactly what you intend doing with your computer in order to say what you don't need. But IMO the same rule applies as to your wardrobe - if you haven't worn/used it in the last year you don't need it

Mind you, having said that, that huge list of Adobe entries needs some further thought. Do they all appear in Add/Remove, or have you got that list some other way?

 

For starters, unless it's crucial for you to know the weather of your immediate surroundings (and don't have access to a window, radio or TV) I suppose the "Weatherbug gadget" can be deleted. :-D

But, as noted, without knowing what you use your computer for, it's impossible to say.