De-Crappify Your Computer (1 Viewer)

[gray]

No, I'm not talking about installing Linux (haha, it's started already).

This might be a little basic for some users, but for those of you who are left scratching your heads wondering why your Windows installation gets more and more bloated each day, and refuse to believe that it's just a rubbish OS, give the following tool a try:

http://www.yorkspace.com/pc-de-crapifier/

Here's a video guide showing you how to use msconfig to cull the applications that start up when you boot into Windows

http://www.screencast.com/users/Featured/media/6205791f-c012-4c5e-a053-01227cc6c97b

 

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[JCK]

I like the title of the thread.

Before opening, I though why would Graham open a new Linux thread, he knows more than that

A software that can actually uninstall the biggest virus of all, now that is something :toast:

You all know that the biggest virus is Norton, right?

 

[JCK]

Programs out of this list that REALLY gave me a headache are in bold:

* QuickBooks Trial
* NetZero Installers
* Earthlink Setup Files
* Corel Photo Album 6
* Tiscali Internet
* Wanadoo Europe Installer
* Get High Speed Internet!
* Internet Service Offers Launcher
* Dell Search Assistant
* Norton Ghost 10.0
* Symantec Live Update
* MS Plus Photo Story 2LE
* MS Plus Digital Media Installer
* McAffee
* Norton Internet Security
* Google Desktop
* AOL US
* AOL UK
* MusicMatch Jukebox
* MusicMatch Music Services
* Wild Tangent Games
* Norton AntiVirus 2005
* Norton Security Center
* Norton AntiSpam
* PC-cillin Internet Security 12
* Run Registry Entries
* Desktop Icons
* Corel WordPerfect
* Roxio RecordNow
* Sonic DLA
* Sonic Update Manager
* Sonic RecordNow Audio
* Sonic RecordNow Copy
* Roxio MyDVD LE
* Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003
* Quicken 2006

 

[sateeh]

i actually didnt understand what the program does? is it just an uninstaller?

 

[JCK]

i actually didnt understand what the program does? is it just an uninstaller?

Have you ever tried uninstalling any Norton product?

 

[Jem83]

Jeeks, can you tell me what you think is the best antivirus-software available? (freeware)

I have Norton Antivirus + Norton Internet Security installed and it's bugging the living hell out of me too

 

[JCK]

Good luck uninstalling it

My favourite back at the Windows times (my life feels so bright that I won't go back to such an era), was Kaspersky labs, there is a freeware version and a fancy version that costs. F Secure is also recommended as it is smooth and works fine, but I doubt there is a freeware. Then you have also AVG that exists in a freeware and a fancy version.

Anyway, just for the heck of it, I always opted for the fanciest version and cracked the hell out of it back at the Windows days.

I even had a licensed XP but I installed a pirated one.

 

[Jem83]

Good luck uninstalling it

My favourite back at the Windows times (my life feels so bright that I won't go back to such an era), was Kaspersky labs, there is a freeware version and a fancy version that costs. F Secure is also recommended as it is smooth and works fine, but I doubt there is a freeware. Then you have also AVG that exists in a freeware and a fancy version.

Anyway, just for the heck of it, I always opted for the fanciest version and cracked the hell out of it back at the Windows days.

I even had a licensed XP but I installed a pirated one.

That's great stuff. Anyway, I'll try uninstalling my Norton software now because I've always suspected it of slowing down my system considerably and this was kind of the confirmation I needed. I'll give Kaspersky labs a try.

 

[gray]

Anyway, just for the heck of it, I always opted for the fanciest version and cracked the hell out of it back at the Windows days.

I even had a licensed XP but I installed a pirated one.

Haha, I did exactly the same things... though the pirated XP was because it was easier to download an ISO than find the CD

 

[JCK]

Not only Norton slows down the system, it is the slowest antivirus program to detect a virus and the slowest antivirus program to recognize new virsues.

Viruses? What are these Martin?

 

[Martin]

Viruses? What are these Martin?

Well you see, to most people, catching a cold is no big deal. You start coughing, nose runs, feel uncomfortable, but after a few days it's gone. But if you have AIDS and your immune system is completely shot, then even the smallest cold can threaten your life..

 

[JCK]

 

[gray]

You* pompous prats!


* soon to read "we"

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Jeeks, can you tell me what you think is the best antivirus-software available? (freeware)

I have Norton Antivirus + Norton Internet Security installed and it's bugging the living hell out of me too

i use ZoneAlarm security suite. it's pretty ok. not too many issues. it didnt let my windows live msgr connect co matter WHAT, until i updated it a few days ago. now it's fine. i did use AVG before and it's nice too. very lite in the comp.

 

[sateeh]

Have you ever tried uninstalling any Norton product?

no but i know its a bitch. So this program uninstalls Norton and all its components ?

 

[Hambon]

Kaspersky works well.....

 

[gray]

no but i know its a bitch. So this program uninstalls Norton and all its components ?

In a word: yes

 

[sateeh]

thank you graham. I will be sure to keep that program close, mybe i would be useful sometime.

 

[JCK]

thank you graham. I will be sure to keep that program close, mybe i would be useful sometime.

I advice you to keep the ubuntu Live CD closer.

 

[gray]

Hehe, I was about to say the same thing, but I figured I should probably install Ubuntu before I take it too far