[Paul4763]

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ASUS_...2C/version.asp


There's the laptop, don't know why it matters but someone may have experience with ASUS, I certainly don't. Here's a list of things that Decrapifier has given me the option of removing, I'd be very grateful if I could get help on which ones to remove and which ones are needed for running the computer smoothly:

ASUS Security Protect Manager - This annoying program pops up everytime I enter a password and has got all account stuff like multiple users. Only I use this laptop and firefox saves my passwords for me. I don't need it but cos it's ASUS I'm worried removing it may harm the running of the laptop.

Wireless Console 2 - This is just in the taskbar, but I have a network icon telling me I'm connected, I'm VERY aware that my laptop has wireless. This really isn't necessary yet has no start up options. So I have to exit it manually everytime I boot up. Can I uninstall it? Is it really necessary?

And here's the other stuff:

Agere Systems HDA Modem
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1
ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology
ASUS LifeFrame3
Atheros Client Installation Program
Express Gate
ATKOSD2
Cisco EAP-FAST Module
ASUS InstantFun
RICOH R5C83x/84x Flash Media Controller Driver Ver.3.55.01
NB Probe
ASUS SmartLogon
Cisco PEAP Module
ASUS CopyProtect
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update kb973923 - x86 8.0.50727.4053
ATK Hotkey
Cisco LEAP Module
ASUS Power4Gear eXtreme
CyberLink LabelPrint
ATK Media
ATK Generic Function


Now I've done research on the majority of things listed here so I understand what they are, I just don't know whether they're
essential to the running of the computer. I literally want to get rid of everything I possibly can without harming
the running of it. And anything I do get rid of which I may need later on in life I can just download anyway I'm sure.
I understand that this is a long list so any help whatsoever is appreciated.

Thank you.

[Haun]

Vista "sucks" because you cant handle it. Same for every single person who has had a problem with it. GET EDUMICATED!!!!!!!

[Haun]

Also you can do settings in ALL the Asus stuff. Have the Asus N80Vn. Lots of stuff, if you just go through the settings you will find that you can do a LOT with this stuff.

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

If I were you I'd keep the following:

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1
ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology
ASUS LifeFrame3
Express Gate
ASUS InstantFun
RICOH R5C83x/84x Flash Media Controller Driver Ver.3.55.01
ASUS SmartLogon
ASUS CopyProtect
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update kb973923 - x86 8.0.50727.4053
ASUS Power4Gear eXtreme
CyberLink LabelPrint

That's all the Asus stuff, you don't need it but personally I reckon their stuff is worth it's salt. That all comes because it's features that the mobo can use, if you want it too and set them up (ExpressGate is V good!)

Plus a couple of drivers and MS framework.

The LabelPrint you may or may not use, lose it if your not going to ever use it.


Atheros and Cisco stuff might be related o your networking kit, if Atherosdidn't make your controller, and Cisco/Linksys didn't make your router etc. Then lose all that as well.

ATK sounds like it's to do with your keyboard/trackpad/mouse setup, if it's not lose it but otherwise keep hold of it, I had a tricky time with a laptop after I accidently deleted the firmware and drivers for the trackpad :S



EDIT:

Also, Vista is extremely nasty until you work through a massive backlog of updates that you will accumulate after a fresh install/buy.

Check for updates and then install them all. Restart and then search again.

It will find more because it needs certain updates before it can update to another one, install all these and restart.

Keep repeating this process until it doesn't find any more updates.


It's painful, but worth it. Fin the update program in Start > All Programs > Windows Update

[mbonwick]

The quick update program from a clean install would be:
Fresh install
Install SP1 Only (If not installed already)
Install SP2 (Again, only if not already there)
Install any post-SP2 updates.

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

Originally Posted by mbonwick

The quick update program from a clean install would be:
Fresh install
Install SP1 Only (If not installed already)
Install SP2 (Again, only if not already there)
Install any post-SP2 updates.

Um no... There will be a lot more than just service packs.


Hardware updates, security updates, frameworks etcetera etcetera.

But its worth doing, runs smoother when its all done.

[mbonwick]

Oh, I'm not saying that the Service Packs are the be-all and end all. What I am saying is that by installing them first you make things quicker and simpler as there are less updates to install.
SP1 includes all the updates up until its release, and SP2 covers all the updates between SP1 and SP2.

So then all you're left with is Hardware updates (never more than 10 in my experience), much fewer security updates and then the frameworks and other extras.