I’m just wondering…
How many of you are bothered by the amount of bloatware that’s pre-loaded on your devices?
What do you do about it? Do you leave it? Pretend it’s not there and ignore it? Or do you remove/ uninstall it?
Does anyone actually ever use any of the bloatware?
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is it that system clean app ads that show up on android apps?
or
The nonsense toolbars?
I hate it. I happen to have few friends in Microsoft, so I bought genuine copies of xp, vista and then 7. I have two desktops, and I did a clean install of Windows on both of them to get rid of bloatware
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I am a hoarder when it comes to software. Now a days disk space is not an issue and I make sure nothing starts unless I want it to therefore I do not have any issues with any pre-LOADED software as long as it is free and sitting there not bothering me.
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Format the hard disk drive
Install fresh OS (Windows 7 or anything)
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This is what I have always done. Me and bloatware go together like a butter knife and soup.
Also about what Mirch is saying. If you're running any Windows OS, you can click Start **- **Run **and type **msconfig and hit OK. You will get a System Configuration screen. Click Startup and uncheck everything. Go through the list and check off only things that you want running when your computer starts, example your antivirus program. Hit **OK **and restart your computer.
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I usually uninstall it. If I don't use a software or I don't know what it is, it needs to go.
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^ Same here. Honestly shocked that anyone would let it stay even if they weren’t going to use the prog everrrr 
I get that disk space isn’t an issue any more… but why let stuff clutter space when it’s not needed?
Every time I get a new device (smartphone and/ or pc/ laptop), I wipe it completly clean of all bloatware, disable/ delete the useless stuff hiding out in start-up, and install only what I need.
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Yea on phones and computers.. The programs and “features” that come pre-loaded by the manufacturer and/ or distributor. Usually sponsered applications/ brands… And some companies load up the stuff with their own junk.
The best examples I can think of would be Verizon, which usually cripple their phones with “Verizon Only” apps, and HP - which loads SO MUCH CRAP that most people will never use.
And yes, that includes those stupid WildTangent games 
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To get rid of bloatware, you root your device. That's what I learned from the geek baba (aka Tofi Baba). That deep cleanses your phone, like a detox and gives you super user status. Then you can go to new levels of configurations and customizations and experience true freedom.
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^
But I wouldn’t recommend rooting unless you’re 100% confident you’ll do it right.
Unless of course you don’t mind a fancy paper weight 
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But you have to jump in the pool to swim. There’s instructions one can follow. Best to start your rooting experience with a phone that’s not your primary phone so that way you have time to play with it and fix it as you go.
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Before jumping into the pool, make sure water not too shallow, especially when diving.
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I hate it. I happen to have few friends in Microsoft, so I bought genuine copies of xp, vista and then 7. I have two desktops, and I did a clean install of Windows on both of them to get rid of bloatware
yes you "bought" them .. ;)
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To get rid of bloatware, you root your device. That's what I learned from the geek baba (aka Tofi Baba). That deep cleanses your phone, like a detox and gives you super user status. Then you can go to new levels of configurations and customizations and experience true freedom.
And roid SUCKEES ! :D
yes you “bought” them .. 
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Lol, no seriously I bought them. Employees get a fully installed (not upgrade but fresh install) versions of Windows for anything between $35 to $50. I have bought 3, in the box, sealed, legal copies over last 6 years, all the way from xp to 7.
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Don't people with MSDN access or microsoft certifications get some licenses for Win 7 for free? I don't think that was the case with Windows 8, though I don't think that I would ever buy 8 considering the fact that you have to jump through hoops to recover computer. It always asks for insert disk because your system is missing files when that didn't happen in Windows 7.
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From what I remember they get the testing software and get a discount on the actual operating systems. I used to have a MSDN subscription from my company back in 2008-2009
On the subject of rooting, I am all for it since it gives you control on the OS layer. You can always make a backup before messing with anything.