Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?!

r.crainjr · 02-04-2008, 04:20 PM

And I am pissed!

Newly purchesed: Sony VAIO - CR220E. Intel Core 2Duo T7250 @2.00GHz.
Running: Windows Vista

I need to know what (if any) of the following programs can be unistalled? or why I would need to keep them.

Instant Mode
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistrutable
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 Parser and SDK
SupportSoft Assisted Service
VAIO Content Folder Setting
VAIO Content Importer / VAIO Content Exporter
VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analzing Manager
VAIO Content Metadata Manager Setting
VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library
VAIO Event Service
VAIO Launcher
VAIO OOBE
VAIO Original Function Setting
VAIO PC Wireless LAN Wizzard
VAIO Power Management
VAIO Service Utility 3
VAIO Update 3
Wireless Switch Setting Utility

I have fairly basic knowledge (just enough to screw it up & not enough to fix it), but know I can probably clean-up allot of this. I would like to have the system run as stream-line as possible. I am deploying in 2 weeks with the US Navy and really want to utilize as much space on the hard drive as possible. I would also like to find out if there will be a real harm in deleting the back-up information after I put it on disks. I appreciate any help.

Thanks!

**TriggerFinger** · 02-05-2008, 02:09 PM

I got the same issue when I bought a brand new laptop. I was able to uninstall but I decided to reinstall XP instead of using Vista. I find XP more resource efficient. As for Vista... well you said it right.

r.crainjr · 02-05-2008, 03:22 PM

Appreciate your thoughts -
I debated on picking up a copy of XP (I don't have an actually copy - just preloaded on other units) I'm not sure yet. Vista really isn't going anywhere, so I decided to stick with it. --- for now, but if I get a copy of XP - I could be highly persuaded?!?

**myminpins** · 02-05-2008, 03:32 PM

If you want your Windows Vista to run MUCH faster and don't care what it looks like, there are a few quick fixes you can do.

One easy one that should help:

Right click on "my computer", select "properties" then, on the left, "advanced system settings".

Now go to "advanced" and "performance" then "settings".

Click on "settings" then click on "adjust for best performance"

You could also turn of "system restore" and many other things.

**TriggerFinger** · 02-05-2008, 05:20 PM

I totally agree with myminpins. I agree more should you decide to use what is already installed in your laptop (Vista).

That and some $$$ for hardware could really help improve performance. Hardware upgrades like maxing out RAM (ex. 1GB to 2GB or whatever the mobo allows)... replacing HDD to a faster speed one (ex. 5400rpm to 7200 rpm or higher). I think you would spend the same doing these upgrades and getting XP.

If you want to conserve HDD space, do cleanup constantly. I use CCleaner.

If I were in that situation I would:
1. Uninstall stuff that I do not need.
2. Tweak as per myminpins
3. Upgrade RAM
4. Run CCleaner at least once a day.

I hope that helps

**myminpins** · 02-05-2008, 05:45 PM

I love CCleaner. It never ever messes up the registry or anything else. I use it constantly.

You should have AT LEAST 2 gigs of ram installed if you want to run Vista without hassles.

Techa · 02-20-2008, 09:55 AM

hey, r.crainjr

I got one just like your from my dad on x-mas (vgn-cr220e). I fixed it up, considered a clean installed. Run perfect - all functions including Istant-on.

I'll show you how - just behave. Promise???

**TriggerFinger** · 02-20-2008, 11:08 AM

hey Techa... I suggest you edit your post as this is seen by thousands worldwide. Some may not just take it the way you intended it to be... and that may get you banned here too or worse get you into trouble.

**Glaswegian** · 02-21-2008, 05:25 AM

@Techa - I have now edited two of your posts - please don't let me have to edit anymore. This is a family forum and this is a technical thread. please keep your responses to the matter in hand. Otherwise I will be forced to issue an infraction. Thank you.

**Deleted090308** · 02-21-2008, 07:55 AM

Please concentrate on solving r.crainjr's problem.

**myminpins** · 02-21-2008, 08:03 AM

So Crainjr, what is going on with you these days? What did you decide???

02-04-2008, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
r.crainjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville - TN Posts: 3 OS: vista	Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! And I am pissed! Newly purchesed: Sony VAIO - CR220E. Intel Core 2Duo T7250 @2.00GHz. Running: Windows Vista I need to know what (if any) of the following programs can be unistalled? or why I would need to keep them. Instant Mode Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistrutable MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978) MSXML 4.0 SP2 Parser and SDK SupportSoft Assisted Service VAIO Content Folder Setting VAIO Content Importer / VAIO Content Exporter VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analzing Manager VAIO Content Metadata Manager Setting VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library VAIO Event Service VAIO Launcher VAIO OOBE VAIO Original Function Setting VAIO PC Wireless LAN Wizzard VAIO Power Management VAIO Service Utility 3 VAIO Update 3 Wireless Switch Setting Utility I have fairly basic knowledge (just enough to screw it up & not enough to fix it), but know I can probably clean-up allot of this. I would like to have the system run as stream-line as possible. I am deploying in 2 weeks with the US Navy and really want to utilize as much space on the hard drive as possible. I would also like to find out if there will be a real harm in deleting the back-up information after I put it on disks. I appreciate any help. Thanks! __________________ *America - I LOVE THIS PLACE!*

02-05-2008, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,144 OS: Windows 7 Beta, Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! I got the same issue when I bought a brand new laptop. I was able to uninstall but I decided to reinstall XP instead of using Vista. I find XP more resource efficient. As for Vista... well you said it right.

02-05-2008, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
r.crainjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville - TN Posts: 3 OS: vista	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! Appreciate your thoughts - I debated on picking up a copy of XP (I don't have an actually copy - just preloaded on other units) I'm not sure yet. Vista really isn't going anywhere, so I decided to stick with it. --- for now, but if I get a copy of XP - I could be highly persuaded?!? __________________ *America - I LOVE THIS PLACE!*

02-05-2008, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
myminpins I helped the forums. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Posts: 45 OS: Vista 32	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! If you want your Windows Vista to run MUCH faster and don't care what it looks like, there are a few quick fixes you can do. One easy one that should help: Right click on "my computer", select "properties" then, on the left, "advanced system settings". Now go to "advanced" and "performance" then "settings". Click on "settings" then click on "adjust for best performance" You could also turn of "system restore" and many other things. __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Last edited by myminpins; 02-05-2008 at 03:35 PM.

02-05-2008, 05:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,144 OS: Windows 7 Beta, Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! I totally agree with myminpins. I agree more should you decide to use what is already installed in your laptop (Vista). That and some $$$ for hardware could really help improve performance. Hardware upgrades like maxing out RAM (ex. 1GB to 2GB or whatever the mobo allows)... replacing HDD to a faster speed one (ex. 5400rpm to 7200 rpm or higher). I think you would spend the same doing these upgrades and getting XP. If you want to conserve HDD space, do cleanup constantly. I use CCleaner. If I were in that situation I would: 1. Uninstall stuff that I do not need. 2. Tweak as per myminpins 3. Upgrade RAM 4. Run CCleaner at least once a day. I hope that helps Last edited by TriggerFinger; 02-05-2008 at 05:26 PM.

02-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
myminpins I helped the forums. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Posts: 45 OS: Vista 32	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! I love CCleaner. It never ever messes up the registry or anything else. I use it constantly. You should have AT LEAST 2 gigs of ram installed if you want to run Vista without hassles. __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

02-20-2008, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Techa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! hey, r.crainjr I got one just like your from my dad on x-mas (vgn-cr220e). I fixed it up, considered a clean installed. Run perfect - all functions including Istant-on. I'll show you how - just behave. Promise??? Last edited by Glaswegian; 02-21-2008 at 05:23 AM. Reason: Edited to remove unnecessary adult conent

02-20-2008, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,144 OS: Windows 7 Beta, Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! hey Techa... I suggest you edit your post as this is seen by thousands worldwide. Some may not just take it the way you intended it to be... and that may get you banned here too or worse get you into trouble.

02-21-2008, 05:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 23,940 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 RC My System Blog Entries: 10	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! @Techa - I have now edited two of your posts - please don't let me have to edit anymore. This is a family forum and this is a technical thread. please keep your responses to the matter in hand. Otherwise I will be forced to issue an infraction. Thank you. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. Ad-Aware::SpywareBlaster::SpyBot::SpywareGuard::SnoopFree::AVG Free::HOSTS File::HijackThis::Donate::Photographers Corner

02-21-2008, 07:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! Please concentrate on solving r.crainjr's problem.

02-21-2008, 08:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
myminpins I helped the forums. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Posts: 45 OS: Vista 32	Re: Just learned the word - Bloatware?!?! So Crainjr, what is going on with you these days? What did you decide??? __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life.