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The thread discusses a user's concern about their computer slowing down and their intention to uninstall unnecessary programs. Respondents advise that several listed programs, including certain CyberLink software and the AVG Safeguard toolbar, can be safely removed to improve performance, with a note to keep CyberLink PowerDVD for media compatibility. Additionally, tips are provided on managing startup programs to boost boot times without uninstalling software. The overall tone is helpful and collaborative.
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Josh Croxford

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Hi
I'm concerned about my slowing down, and I'm going through uninstalling things, but I know more than well not to uninstall things I don't know about.

I have a list of things I'm interested in knowing if I can uninstall or not.
If they can be uninstalled safely, yes, I want them uninstalled.

Bonjour
AVG Safeguard toolbar
Positive Finds
RAIDXpert
HP Photo Creations - Is this the photo viewing software, or a photo editor?
IDT Audio - Is this the default audio player for my computer? Does uninstalling this take away sound?
HP Connected Music (Meridian - Installer)
CyberLink LabelPrint
CyberLink Media Suite 10
CyberLink PhotoDirector
CyberLink Power2Go 8
CyberLink PowerDirector 10
CyberLink PowerDVD
 

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ussnorway
Josh Croxford said:
Bonjour
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Safe to remove.

Josh Croxford said:
Link Removed Safeguard toolbar
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Safe to (and IMO should be) removed.
Josh Croxford said:
Positive Finds
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Safe to remove.
Josh Croxford said:
CyberLink LabelPrint
CyberLink Media Suite 10
CyberLink PhotoDirector
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Safe to remove.

Josh Croxford said:
CyberLink PowerDirector 10
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Safe to remove.
Josh Croxford said:
CyberLink PowerDVD
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Safe to remove but I would advise not to because you need a different codex to play each type of media and this software is where you are getting most of them on your system.

p.s. if you just want to speed up your system start times then press [windows key] + [x] and then press [t] to open your task manager and pick the 'start up' tab... you can disable software from starting auto at system start which will...
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Josh Croxford said:
Bonjour
Click to expand...
Safe to remove.

Josh Croxford said:
Link Removed Safeguard toolbar
Click to expand...
Safe to (and IMO should be) removed.
Josh Croxford said:
Positive Finds
Click to expand...
Safe to remove.
Josh Croxford said:
CyberLink LabelPrint
CyberLink Media Suite 10
CyberLink PhotoDirector
Click to expand...
Safe to remove.

Josh Croxford said:
CyberLink PowerDirector 10
Click to expand...
Safe to remove.
Josh Croxford said:
CyberLink PowerDVD
Click to expand...
Safe to remove but I would advise not to because you need a different codex to play each type of media and this software is where you are getting most of them on your system.

p.s. if you just want to speed up your system start times then press [windows key] + [x] and then press [t] to open your task manager and pick the 'start up' tab... you can disable software from starting auto at system start which will improve your boot time without needing to un-install the software from the computer. It's up to you mate but I don't think most people NEED half the crap they have auto starting on their systems.
 

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