Rid your new Dell (or other PC) of junkware #
PC De-Crapifier is an open source script that removes the following preinstalled junkware automatically (users can also select which apps to remove):
- QuickBooks Trial
- NetZero Installers
- Earthlink Setup Files
- Tiscali Internet Files
- Wanadoo Europe Installer
- Corel Photo Album 6
- McAfee Personal Firewall
- McAfee SpamKiller
- McAfee VirusScan Online
- McAfee Security Center
- Google Desktop
- Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
- America Online 9.0 US Version
- America Online 9.0 UK Version
- Musicmatch Jukebox
- Musicmatch Music Services
- Get High Speed Internet!
- Internet Service Offers Launcher
- Norton Ghost 10.0
- Search Assistant
- MS Plus! Photo Story 2 LE
- MS Plus! Digital Media Edition Installer
- Corel Word Perfect
- Roxio RecordNow
- Sonic DLA
- Sonic Update Manager
- Sonic RecordNow Audio
- Sonic RecordNow Copy
- Roxio MyDVD LE
- Run Registry Keys:
- "BuildBU" - Part of Dell Alerts which provides customers with an update on latest updates. Can be run manually as needed
- "DVDLauncher" - Belongs to the Cyberlink PowerCinema video viewing software which allows you to play DVDs on insertation. This program is a non-essential process, and is installed for ease of use.
- "ISUSPM Startup" and "ISUSScheduler" - InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software. Can be run manually.
- "msci" - Used for McAfee Security Center
- "MSKDetectorExe" - Part of McAfee Spamkiller
- "QBReminderFlash" - QuickBooks
- "QuickTime Task" - Tray icon that you can use for quick access to the QuickTime application and additional settings. Can be run manually.
- "RealTray" - Tray icon that you can use for quick access to the Real Player application and additional settings. Can be run manually.
- "SunJavaUpdateSched" - Updater for the Java Runtime Envronment. Can be run manually
- "DellSupport" - Agent that offers additional support and update features for your Dell computer or laptop. Can be run manually.
/windows | Jul 24, 2006
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