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Desktops: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs?
- 7/18/07 3:40 PM
I have sent a bill to the supplier
by chrisp666 - 11/23/07 5:18 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It irritates me intensely. I provide support services, including new installations. The first thing we have to do is remove all the dross. The Office 2007 trialware is especially annoying as it takes an age to uninstall. I have billed suppliers for my time...made me feel better, anyway!
GET THE OS CD
by alice_b0wie - 11/23/07 7:32 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
when ever you buy a new computer make sure you get the full install cd of your OS. (and the drivers) if your new computer is packed with trialware. just reinstall your OS, then you have a clean system. maybe even boot up a disk cleaner before reinstalling.
But where's the disks!!
by wbault - 11/23/07 7:50 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Love the software, but not getting the disks is a major pain when you run into trouble. Gee, like today. Something is wrong with Windows, so my PC runs slower than a snail, and I have no way of reloading in order to fix it! YIKES. Now what to do?!
symantec restore
by alice_b0wie - 11/23/07 9:01 AM In reply to: But where's the disks!! by wbaultyou could have symantec restore on your hard drive. you should have a guide on or with your computer. it will restore your computer back to the day of purchace
PC software preloads
by rex.basham - 11/23/07 9:50 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Too much junk. Typically the overload is on trial (60 day average) packages that expire after a certain time frame or are crippled versions of a full package that you may purchase for a "nominal fee". I usually nuke the pre-installed junk and replace it with known applications. i.e. Norton gets replaced with Kaspersky; Office 2007 gets replaced with Office 2003 plus updates, etc. IMHO, drop the garbage and save me a few dollars on the hardware purchase.
Not what I want.
by capis - 11/23/07 9:53 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Often the bundled sw is not what I need and will have to purchase the upgraded versions anyway.
Don't like it
by pamwpamw - 11/23/07 10:34 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If I'm paying for it, I really resent that! On my last computer purchase, I removed everything I didn't want. Luckily, the sales person told me to do that before I connected to my network, so I guess I didn't have some of the problems I otherwise would have. I'm not sure why; I just did what he told me to do, and it worked out fine.
Sotware Pre-loaded on new PC OK?
by hammondjim1 - 11/23/07 3:22 PM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It depends on what they give you!
If they give you MS Office and Windows then it is a bargain because that can be a huge savings. You have to look at the package deal for the money! PC and software vs the price. If you get software which is useful with your PC purchase then it can be a bargain but if they give you junk software which is of little use then it is better to go elsewhere to pay your money!
SOFTWARE ON NEW PC'S
by catsnharps - 11/23/07 8:10 PM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Would our readers like to submit lists of some of the programs they consider "crapware"? Some of us may not be as experienced as others in recognizing it from valuable software. My Dell Dimension 5100, came with good programs like Real Player and Windows Media, but I have removed some things like MSN, AOL and Netzero. I did run into a problem when I tried to install Dell Media Experience. The program would load partway, tell me I needed a file on the CD (which, of course, I didn't have), then start to reinstall over and over. I had a dickens of a time removing the program! Guess that's what you mean by 'crapware". Has anyone else had this happen?
BTW: How many media players do we really need?
Thanks,
catsnharps
Basics that should be included in price
by falcon2008 - 11/25/07 2:34 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
A choice of brand-name anti-virus and anti-spyware for one year; Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet - - - all installed and working before you take the computer home.
Not as many as in the old days
by jj96art - 11/25/07 5:39 PM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I've found that the software on computers now are usually just trials and not very useful. In the old days there used to be a plethora of programs on the new computers and I used to love checking them all out and playing with them. Now, you don't get much and what you get is useless. Tell me, who still uses MS Works? I was excited about the last HP I bought a few years ago because it had (I thought) the latest version of MS Office. It did NOT say anywhere on the box or store ad that it was only a trial version which it was. I didn't find out it was a trial until I was using Word a month later and it told me my trial period was over. Lame. I agree that if the full version of the software is not installed don't install trial versions!
How I feel about the software that comes with a new PC
by JCipo - 11/26/07 8:39 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am still using software that came with a PC from 1994. It is Adobe Photodeluxe Home Edition 3.0. I can do things with my pictures a lot faster then with my $400 Photoshop. New software may give you a chance to see if you would want this software on a regular basis. A case in point is antivirus software.
John Cip
The softwear from microsoft
by mike_mad_2010 - 11/27/07 9:56 PM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I always wonder what those programs are which are running in the background and eating into my RAM. But...not my problem anymore. I have an IMac and I have never been happier with a computer.
Mikey Mad
The problem is the way it's packaged.
by monkeymind400 - 11/28/07 9:53 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When I get a new PC, all the software is already installed. The problem is that I don't know what most of it is or does or is one necessary for another to work. They should provide an option to install each program with a thorough explanation of what it is and does, then offer the option to install it. I'm also tired of the preloaded ISP's cluttering up my desktop and start menu. I have a Sony and there is also lots of "Sony" shortcuts that after years, I still don't know what they are or they ae no longer available. I think they put a lot of junk on it, so that it just looks like you are getting a lot of software. Things really need to get simplified for the avergae user.
I hate it
by DerfX - 5/5/08 3:37 AM In reply to: Poll: How do you feel about the amount of software that comes on new PCs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I wish there was a safe way to just re-format the thing soon as you get it and do a clean install but it's tough to know just which pieces of software actually make the thing work better as opposed to the ridicules hype.
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