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I'm optimizing my X61 Tablet for audio (have used many Xs for Pro-Tools without issues) and am trying to get rid of all the unnecessary software which eats up valuable software. Excluding the THINKVANTAGE software updates I downloaded (unless you feel otherwise), what packages would you consider bloatware?

Here are some examples of the programs I have:

Sonic DLA
Sonic Express Labler
Picasa
Microsoft Education Pack For Windows XP Tablet Edition (Important?)
InterVideo Virtual Drive
InsterView WinDVD
Microsoft Energy Blue Theme Pack

You get the idea. What should I get rid of. I'm currently at 91 tasks in the TASK MANAGER and haven't installed any other major programs besides Pro-Tools, Kontakt and Battery.

Thanks in advance!!!

Not to be too much of a d&ck, but I'm running Ubuntu, and there's no bloat on my X61. Getting rid of Vista was step 1.

If it runs at startup, then you need to figure out what it is and possibly get rid of it. Dunno if msconfig is still in Vista, it was one of the easier ways to check this. Hit windowskey+r, then type msconfig. There should be a startup tab which lists this stuff.

I'm pretty sure Sonic runs at startup, it's some sort of cd burning software. Not essential as you can use other programs for cd burning. If Picasa's starting up automatically, then uninstall it. Etc. I don't think WinDVD starts automatically so it isn't a big worry.

Others might disagree, but one of the first things I did on my X61 (non tablet) was to stick in 4GB RAM, put the SATA into AHCI mode in the BIOS, wipe the hard disk and install Vista x64.

PK

Shed the pre-installed Virtual Drive and get another one if you need it, DAEMON TOOLS, Alcohol 52%, MagicDisc...

I already have Magic Disc. I was referring to applications YOU would consider bloatware. I will ru MSConfig. When I bought the laptop from the Lenovo reseller, I asked for the XP downgrade discs. I don't do Vista, nor do most Audio apps. Lol.