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Computer clean up

  • 03-10-2009 4:21pm
    #1
    galway.gaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭


    i just got a new laptop and i want to know how to get the maximum efficiency out of my computer. There was thread up here before of a list of things you can do but i just cant find it. if anyone can give me a link to it or give me any help would be appreciated


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  • #2
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    What operating system is it?


  • #3
    Bob_Harris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭Bob_Harris


    Is this the post you are thinking of?

    Mind you even if you do the steps above I'm still of the opinion Vista is ****.

    If your laptop is new, you might be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 7, which I would avail of the minute it's released.


  • #4
    leninbenjamin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,983 ✭✭✭leninbenjamin


    download all the essential drivers off your manufacturers website ingnoring all the crap (i.e. applications like Dell support that only slow the thing down).

    burn them to a DVD or copy to a USB key.

    Reinstall the operating system.

    Install all the essential drivers.

    Go into control panel and disable all the features you don't need (i.e. tablet PC support, Aero, that kind of thing).

    I find boot time is typically 20% faster after doing this.


  • #5
    Redisle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Redisle


    Complete reinstall would be best but if you just want to try remove oem installed crap you could give this a go.. http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/
    Automatically uninstalls alot of the crap that manufacturers put on..


  • #6
    leninbenjamin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,983 ✭✭✭leninbenjamin


    Redisle wrote: »
    Complete reinstall would be best but if you just want to try remove oem installed crap you could give this a go.. http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/
    Automatically uninstalls alot of the crap that manufacturers put on..

    I've tried things like that before, but to be honest I find a complete reinstall quicker, easier and more effective.


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