Originally Posted By: tman
I normally format any new system and reinstall without the bundled junk.
Originally Posted By: mlord
I have to say, I never use the software that comes bundled with the machine. So to me, it really doesn't matter how much or how little crap comes pre-installed, as everything gets completely wiped clean before the real stuff gets put onto it.

wink

I've learned this lesson too late!
I should've wiped my new work laptop when I got it. Not to get rid of Norton or McAfee (it had neither bundled), but just to cut down on the number of processes running. There are 63 running now. I'm sure a fresh, 'unbundled' install would cut that down to 30 or so.
That seems to be the advice around the office nowadays.

*sigh*
Now I'm too deeply rooted in this thing to want to go for a new install.
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