Re: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 1:06 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Apr 23, 2010, at 11:42 AM, Michael S. Altus wrote: I want to remove unnecessary programs from my Windows XP computer. I use the computer mainly for writing in Word, web browsing, reading PDF files, and keeping track of numbers in QuattroPro. Many PCs come loaded with crapware and removing that can clear up lots of clutter and disk space, but the programs you list are not of that kind. What you list are mostly support utilities that usually work invisibly and don't take up much disk space. They assist other programs, typically web browsers, in delivering media. Pulling them could break something that you do use. PC Decapifier works well for clearing the inital crap out of a new machine. http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/ -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs
Quoting Fred Holmes f...@his.com: At 11:42 AM 4/23/2010, Michael S. Altus wrote: Apple Software Update (Does it have useful downloads for a Windows XP computer?) Do you have QuickTime (for Windows) installed on your computer? Some video is encoded for it, and, apparently for IP reasons, other video players won't play it. Your Apple Software Update likely keeps it current. Along with any other Apple products you might have installed. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs
I have NEVER found update programs to benefit me. They are an easy kill. If you don't use AVS, kill it, as well. Kill Viewpoint with alacrity. Remove all Java. Then download and install newest version. That's my $ 0.02 Eschew Obfuscation This is a reply from: Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. Financial, Managerial, and Technical Services for the Professional, Non-Profit, and the Entrepreneurial Organization 703.548.1343 voice 703.783.1340 fax From thinking to doing, from sales to profits, from tax to investments- we are YOUR adjuvancy -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Michael S. Altus Sent: 04/23/2010 11:42 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs I want to remove unnecessary programs from my Windows XP computer. I use the computer mainly for writing in Word, web browsing, reading PDF files, and keeping track of numbers in QuattroPro. What are your opinions about retaining or removing the following? Apple Software Update (Does it have useful downloads for a Windows XP computer?) AVS Media Player 3.1 AVS Update Manger 1.0 AVS4YOU Software Navigator 1.3 DNA (BitTorrent) InterActual Player J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11 J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 J2SE runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9 Java 6 Update 18 Java SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1 Viewpoint Media Player Vz In Home Agent Thanks, Michael Michael S. Altus, PhD, ELS Intensive Care Communications, Inc.R Biomedical Writing and Editing al...@intensivecarecomm.com www.intensivecarecomm.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs
You can remove Apple Software Update, but you probably want to keep it IF you use Safari web browser or iTunes. It is Apple's method for accessing updates to these two programs in Windows. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- I have NEVER found update programs to benefit me. They are an easy kill. If you don't use AVS, kill it, as well. Kill Viewpoint with alacrity. Remove all Java. Then download and install newest version. That's my $ 0.02 -Original Message- I want to remove unnecessary programs from my Windows XP computer. I use the computer mainly for writing in Word, web browsing, reading PDF files, and keeping track of numbers in QuattroPro. What are your opinions about retaining or removing the following? Apple Software Update (Does it have useful downloads for a Windows XP computer?) AVS Media Player 3.1 AVS Update Manger 1.0 AVS4YOU Software Navigator 1.3 DNA (BitTorrent) InterActual Player J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11 J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 J2SE runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9 Java 6 Update 18 Java SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1 Viewpoint Media Player Vz In Home Agent Thanks, Michael Michael S. Altus, PhD, ELS Intensive Care Communications, Inc.R Biomedical Writing and Editing al...@intensivecarecomm.com www.intensivecarecomm.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs
On Apr 23, 2010, at 11:42 AM, Michael S. Altus wrote: I want to remove unnecessary programs from my Windows XP computer. I use the computer mainly for writing in Word, web browsing, reading PDF files, and keeping track of numbers in QuattroPro. Many PCs come loaded with crapware and removing that can clear up lots of clutter and disk space, but the programs you list are not of that kind. What you list are mostly support utilities that usually work invisibly and don't take up much disk space. They assist other programs, typically web browsers, in delivering media. Pulling them could break something that you do use. So considering the small benefit and potentially high cost of messing with them, I suggest you leave them alone. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Seek advice about removing programs
At 11:42 AM 4/23/2010, Michael S. Altus wrote: What are your opinions about retaining or removing the following? Apple Software Update (Does it have useful downloads for a Windows XP computer?) Do you have QuickTime (for Windows) installed on your computer? Some video is encoded for it, and, apparently for IP reasons, other video players won't play it. Your Apple Software Update likely keeps it current. Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
