Computer help: uninstalling
uninstalling
by karen311 - 8/11/09 4:05 AMI want to keep my computer tuned so it doesn't get sluggish, I'm new but I read cnet alot, my computer is only 3 months old and there's programs that I've never used called cyberlink dvd, power and label. How can I tell which are the programs that run at startup and which are safe to uninstall? My trial version of microsoft office is up on Aug 31. Is there special instructions on how to uninstall it or can you simply go to programs and click uninstall? Like I do with my games that i download and play for the hour trial then go to the next? Thanks for any help that you can give me Karen311
Software removal
by Phil Crase - 8/11/09 8:13 AM In reply to: uninstalling by karen311Leave the Cyberlink alone for now. In future if you get serious about burning and/or editing (CD/DVD) you will probably want to get some aftermarket software such as Nero, Roxio or Sony Acid. As far as Office is concerned, there are a couple of ways to go. You could do the Download from MS or you could buy the software, preferably buy the software at a box store. There are several variations of Microsoft Office, the trial version is typically Home and Student, which is generally sufficient if all you need is Word, Excel and Powerpoint, plus it is way cheaper than the standard version. Typically you would uninstall the trial variant before loading a new version.
Phil is on the money but!!
by nailzz - 8/11/09 8:52 AM In reply to: uninstalling by karen311go with the reply from Phil also to help keep your system running smoothly try the paid version of Advanced system care,I've been useing it for 2 years with no problems,its full of very good tools.
Ps. you should try the free version to get the feel for it.good luck
startup
by jeff_windows_team
- 8/11/09 8:57 AM
In reply to: uninstalling by karen311
Can you let us know what OS you are running (I assume Vista). The only way to know if a program is safe to delete is to know and let us know what the program is and what it does. We can't guess your list of programs and make recommendations blindly.
While we wait for this info take a look here for info on limiting start-up programs: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/83ec0ffe-ee04-4d53-8b87-25d1f05c954e1033.mspx
os-vista
by karen311 - 8/11/09 3:27 PM In reply to: startup by jeff_windows_team
Vista home and student is my OS. On my 2 hardrives (c) there is 36.2 GB free space out of 66.4 and on (d) it is completely empty 66.4 free space another thing I was wondering was I read something about partitioning that you shouldn't file everything on c. I want to keep my computer in tip-top shape if I can so what ever you advise to help steer me in the right direction would be appreciated. Till the next dilema Karen
Startup Manager and Uninstall Manager
by frienley - 8/16/09 8:14 PM In reply to: uninstalling by karen311Here recommends a startup manager which seems very very smart. You can arrange the programe start in a sequence with PC booting, rather than auto-start in jam. What's more, you can selectively delay the programs' auto-start for a certain period.
http://www.prlog.org/10285566-tip-1-for-glary-utilities-startup-mangermanage-autostartup-programs-to-speed-up-your-pc-booting.html
This smart tool is contained in Glary Utilities. And its another tool of Unintall Manager can also meet your needs. I have been a big fan of Glary Utilities.
i agree
by justin9640 - 8/17/09 2:46 PM In reply to: Startup Manager and Uninstall Manager by frienleyI've been using Glary Utilities for a while now, works very well. I also recommend you get it.
glary's
by karen311 - 8/17/09 7:14 PM In reply to: i agree by justin9640Thanks guys for the great advice on downloading Glary's. I had about 300 problems and BAM they are fixed. I will never download anything before consulting with cnet. This site is priceless and I've learned my lesson downloading Registry Mechanic, totally useless. One more question, the icons on my main screen, if I right click it and delete or remove it does that help matters any? I have ebay and virtual earth that I never use just wondering if it would free up any space I don't know just a thought. Karen P.S. Gmail says to archive instead of delete and it tells you how much space your using would that make a difference if you deleted it?
a little off topic but ok.
by justin9640 - 8/17/09 8:20 PM In reply to: glary's by karen311are you talking about the desktop or about e-mails? you can delete any shortcut on your desktop without hurting anything. with the e-mail, unless you're going to need it or use it later just delete the e-mail as it will free up some space, especially if you're running low on space in your inbox. or if you want to convert so to speak, download windows live mail and input your gmail account and i'll download all you emails right to your local computer. You're never have to worry about running out of space again, unless you run out of hard drive space that is.
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