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    Windows10Debloater (a great tool)

    This wonderful tool removes bloatware aka crapware from your PC. Note that it only removes apps i.e. Microsoft-installed apps and those installed from the Microsoft Store. It will not remove installed programs like Adobe Reader, Foxit, etc. I have used it on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It works...
    • terrym
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    • bloat bloatware crapware debloat windows10debloater
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

  2. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Can't Access Certain Secure Connections

    This problem appeared on my brother's computer, I'm not sure when. On his Child account he can not access certain secure connections, however, on the Admin account I have set up, I can. There is obviously either a problem with the account or a problem with the Family Safety settings, though...
    • Inception
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    • browser issues connection issues content filtering crapware dns cache factory reset family safety firefox firewall https internet explorer network issues permissions secure connection security settings windows 8.1 windows settings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows 7 Fixes For Crapware Windows 7

    I used to buy “Balance Bars”. I bought them for years. Then one day I noticed their proud announcement of a “bold new look”. That new look went beyond the box. The US RDA percentage of every vitamin and mineral went from 25% to 15%. They became a nutrition bar that, in its “new and improved”...
    • sirloyne
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    • context menu crapware customization file management file sharing fixes foobar2000 k-lite media player memory usage microsoft performance issues quick launch resource management shell start menu thumbnails user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Getting rid of HP Junkware

    This subject may have been covered before, if so please forgive the repeat question. I just bought a new HP laptop running Windows 7 Home Preimum along with the usual HP crapware. A Windows OS disk DID NOT come with this computer. I have two questions. #1 Is there a way to create a OS disk that...
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    Windows 7 Uniblue Products: Commercial-ware vs. Freeware

    Freeware verses crapware: Optimization programs. Hello everyone, Starting today, I’ll be writing a series of articles on the comparisons of freeware, crapware and commercial software, and how freeware often times comes out on top. For my first article, I decided to compare the...
    • Mitchell_A
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    • advertising ccleaner commercial software cost analysis crapware disk cleanup driver update freeware optimization performance performance tweaks power suite recommendations registry cleaner software comparison software review tech tips uniblue user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Mcrosoft selling crapware-free PCs in its stores

    Mcrosoft selling crapware-free PCs in its stores The computers at Microsoft Stores don't have the crapware that Windows PCs typically come with, but they still have an assortment of Microsoft and Adobe software. Most controversially, they include Windows Live Essentials and Microsoft...
    • tblount
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    • adobe computer crapware microsoft pcs sales security software store windows essentials
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Dual Booting Windows 7 on Mac: Experiences, Tips, and Troubleshooting

    This thread is for those of us Mac users that happened to install a dual boot of Windows 7 Beta. I'm all about trying out new stuff, and I also like to keep a working copy of windows with me. My hope is that there are others out there like me trying out Windows 7 dual booted on a Mac. I will...
    • justondean
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    • apple audio bluetooth bootcamp compatibility crapware drivers dual boot gaming graphics issues mac mighty mouse performance sound spyware taskbar time capsule update windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Can't hide Windows Explorer menubar

    Hi! This is my only problem with Vista, as stated in the title. Menubar being that one with entries File, Edit, View, Tools and Help. I'm sure that problem is caused by some crapware that came with this machine, as some encryption/backup software kept that menu open. I have removed all the...
    • Grife
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    • backup crapware encryption explorer menu registry software windows windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support