deleting unused programs

statas wrote on 12/9/2002, 12:11 AM

could someone discuss deleting unused programs with me? i have a list of about 20 programs that i don't use or don't know what they are and i'd like to trash them. don't want to make any mistakes though.

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Stiffler wrote on 12/9/2002, 12:16 AM

Are you talking applications, or programs running in the background (processes)?

statas wrote on 12/9/2002, 12:22 AM

applications, and maybe a couple of background program questions.

Erk wrote on 12/9/2002, 7:11 AM

Status, use Windows "add/remove programs" found in the Control Panel for trashing most stuff. Some programs have their own uninstall feature, which can be better than using Windows. Just depends. Other programs are irritating in that they don't provide a an easy, clean uninstall. Perhaps you can sic a dedicated uninstaller program on these things.

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AlexB wrote on 12/9/2002, 12:52 PM

Well, statas, if you want to have a clean system with all unnecessary programs thrown out, I strongly suggest building a new installation from scratch. There will be still some unnecessary features of the operating system, but at least no leftover pieces of software deleted long ago. I know it's lots of work, but you'll end up with a leaner, faster system.