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Help setting up DH's new laptop

lynnalexandra
10 years ago

We've finally replaced my husband's dinosaur with a Dell Inspiron 14Z (incredibly sale at newegg for refurb). Windows 7, 64 bit, Home premium? Now I'm trying to set it up, remove crapware, load programs, etc.

I looked at posts from 2012 for some ideas of steps. Did those I thought I could do on my own, and now could use some help proceeding.

I made recovery and repair discs, and system image disk.

Am removing McAfee with the removal tool and will install Microsoft essentials. (I like Avast, but it caused a bsod on my own Dell Windows 7 laptop. Help at sysnative guided me to remove Avast on that computer. So I'll play it safe for now and not put it on my husband's.)

Will install superantispyware, spywareblaster, malwarebytes.

Will update all programs with a Secunia scan.

Where I could use help is in removing the bloatware. I downloaded pc decrapifier and will run shortly.

I also saw Zep's suggestion to download and run minitoolbox. So I did, but I don't know what to do with the results. Here they are:

MiniToolBox by Farbar Version: 13-07-2013
Ran by Michael (administrator) on 24-08-2013 at 09:59:31
Running from "C:\Users\Michael\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\8MW4USPX"
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (X64)
Boot Mode: Normal
***************************************************************************

=========================== Installed Programs ============================

Absolute Reminder (Version: 2.0.0.19)
Accidental Damage Services Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
Adobe AIR (Version: 2.6.0.19120)
Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX 64-bit (Version: 11.2.202.228)
Adobe Reader X MUI (Version: 10.0.0)
Advanced Audio FX Engine (Version: 1.12.05)
Atheros Bluetooth Suite (64) (Version: 7.4.0.126)
Banctec Service Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
Bejeweled 2 Deluxe (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Bing Bar (Version: 7.0.765.0)
Blackhawk Striker 2 (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Blio (Version: 2.3.7140)
Bounce Symphony (Version: 2.2.0.95)
BrowserSafeguard
Build-a-lot 2 (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Cake Mania (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Chuzzle Deluxe (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Cisco EAP-FAST Module (Version: 2.2.14)
Cisco LEAP Module (Version: 1.0.19)
Cisco PEAP Module (Version: 1.1.6)
Complete Care Business Service Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
Consumer In-Home Service Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
Cozi (Version: 1.0.6505.38692)
D3DX10 (Version: 15.4.2368.0902)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software (Version: 9.4.67)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup (Version: 9.4.67)
Dell DataSafe Online (Version: 2.1.19634)
Dell Digital Delivery (Version: 2.1.1002.0)
Dell Edoc Viewer (Version: 1.0.0)
Dell Getting Started Guide (Version: 1.00.0000)
Dell Home Systems Service Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
Dell Location Utility (Version: 3.4.1.14)
Dell MusicStage (Version: 1.6.225.0)
Dell PhotoStage (Version: 1.5.0.130)
Dell Product Registration (Version: 1.1.3)
Dell Stage (Version: 1.7.209.0)
Dell Stage Remote (Version: 2.0.0.43)
Dell Support Center (Version: 3.1.5907.16)
Dell Touchpad (Version: 16.0.4.0)
Dell VideoStage (Version: 1.3.0.2513)
Dell Webcam Central (Version: 2.00.44)
Dell WLAN and Bluetooth Client Installation (Version: 9.0)
Diner Dash 2 Restaurant Rescue (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Dora's World Adventure (Version: 2.2.0.95)
eBay (Version: 1.4.0)
Escape Whisper Valley (TM) (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Farm Frenzy (Version: 2.2.0.95)
FATE (Version: 2.2.0.95)
File Opener Pro
Final Drive Fury (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Final Drive Nitro (Version: 2.2.0.95)
High-Definition Video Playback (Version: 7.3.10000.0.0)
Intel(R) Control Center (Version: 1.2.1.1007)
Intel(R) Management Engine Components (Version: 8.0.4.1441
Intel(R) Processor Graphics (Version: 8.15.10.2669)
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Version: 1.0.0.1024)
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (Version: 11.1.0.1006)
Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver (Version: 1.0.4.220)
Intel® Trusted Connect Service Client (Version: 1.23.605.1)
Jewel Quest (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Jewel Quest Solitaire 2 (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Junk Mail filter update (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Luxor (Version: 2.2.0.95)
McAfee SecurityCenter (Version: 11.0.678)
Mesh Runtime (Version: 15.4.5722.2)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (Version: 4.0.30319)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended (Version: 4.0.30319)
Microsoft Application Error Reporting (Version: 12.0.6015.5000)
Microsoft Office 2010 (Version: 14.0.4763.1000)
Microsoft Silverlight (Version: 4.0.50401.0)
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU] (Version: 3.1.0000)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (Version: 8.0.59193)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (Version: 8.0.61001)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64) (Version: 8.0.61000)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729 (Version: 9.0.30729)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17 (Version: 9.0.30729)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.4148 (Version: 9.0.30729.4148)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219)
MSVCRT (Version: 15.4.2862.0708)
MSVCRT_amd64 (Version: 15.4.2862.0708)
Namco All-Stars PAC-MAN (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Nero 10 Movie ThemePack Basic (Version: 10.2.10200.0.0)
Nero Control Center 10 (Version: 10.6.12800.0.8)
Nero ControlCenter 10 Help (CHM) (Version: 10.2.10800)
Nero Core Components 10 (Version: 2.0.20500.9.16)
Nero Update (Version: 1.0.0018)
Penguins! (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Plants vs. Zombies - Game of the Year (Version: 2.2.0.95)
PlayReady PC Runtime x86 (Version: 1.3.0)
Poker Superstars III (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Polar Bowler (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Polar Golfer (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Premium Service Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
QualxServ Service Agreement (Version: 2.0.0)
Quickset64 (Version: 11.0.09)
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader (Version: 6.1.7601.39025)
Samantha Swift (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Skype™ 5.5 (Version: 5.5.119)
SyncUP (Version: 1.12.11500.11.105)
SyncUP (Version: 10.2.16500)
TrustedID (Version: 5.0)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2468871) (Version: 1)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2533523) (Version: 1)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended (KB2468871) (Version: 1)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended (KB2533523) (Version: 1)
Update Installer for WildTangent Games App
Virtual Villagers 4 - The Tree of Life (Version: 2.2.0.95)
Wedding Dash - Ready, Aim, Love! (Version: 2.2.0.95)
WildTangent Games (Version: 1.0.2.5)
WildTangent Games App (Dell Games) (Version: 4.0.5.2)
Windows Live Communications Platform (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Essentials (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Essentials (Version: 15.4.3508.1109)
Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant (Version: 7.250.4225.0)
Windows Live Installer (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Language Selector (Version: 15.4.3508.1109)
Windows Live Mail (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Mesh (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Mesh ActiveX Control for Remote Connections (Version: 15.4.5722.2)
Windows Live Messenger (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live MIME IFilter (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Movie Maker (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Photo Common (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Photo Gallery (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live PIMT Platform (Version: 15.4.3508.1109)
Windows Live Remote Client (Version: 15.4.5722.2)
Windows Live Remote Client Resources (Version: 15.4.5722.2)
Windows Live Remote Service (Version: 15.4.5722.2)
Windows Live Remote Service Resources (Version: 15.4.5722.2)
Windows Live SOXE (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live SOXE Definitions (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live UX Platform (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live UX Platform Language Pack (Version: 15.4.3508.1109)
Windows Live Writer (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Windows Live Writer Resources (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
Zinio Reader 4 (Version: 4.2.4164)
Zuma Deluxe (Version: 2.2.0.95)

**** End of log ****

Perhaps pc decrapifier will get rid of some of these - but I thought I'd list the results here. (Let me know if I should run minitools after running pc decrapifier).

I also wonder about .net framework. I'm sure it's on here now. Do I leave it and update - or get rid of it entirely?

Thank you.
Lynn.

PS: reviews on this are very mixed. Several mention the hassle of the dell stage. Can I remove this? Does anyone find it useful? My daughter has a Dell laptop too with windows 7 and Dell Stage. I wonder if it's part of what bogs down her laptop?

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