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PC Decrapifier is a great tool which will help detect and remove many of the programs described above. It will scan both new and used computers for any bloatware and unnecessary programs and then run the uninstallers for these programs. This isn't foolproof; however, so manually scanning through the installed programs list is still recommended. Remove any programs that are no longer needed on the system; however, be careful of uninstalling unknown programs because they might be important. For any unknown programs, Google the names and read about them before uninstalling. | PC Decrapifier is a great tool which will help detect and remove many of the programs described above. It will scan both new and used computers for any bloatware and unnecessary programs and then run the uninstallers for these programs. This isn't foolproof; however, so manually scanning through the installed programs list is still recommended. Remove any programs that are no longer needed on the system; however, be careful of uninstalling unknown programs because they might be important. For any unknown programs, Google the names and read about them before uninstalling. | ||
CCleaner is a powerful system tool with multiple functions. At this point, the one | CCleaner is a powerful system tool with multiple functions. At this point, the one of most interest is the Startup list. This is found under the Tools tab and then by clicking on Startup. Programs listed here will start automatically when Windows is started. Users should review the list and disable (double click) any programs which are not needed from the start of the computer. Most programs listed here can be started manually by opening the relevant programs; however, most are not necessary from system boot and can be disabled until they are opened manually. {{fc|#ddd|Be sure to review the list carefully!}} Some programs may be desired such as audio software, graphic card software, fan control software, printers, etc. Use best judgement when deciding what to disable from running at system boot. | ||
===Ghosts in the Machine=== | ===Ghosts in the Machine=== |
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