Yes, it is okay to delete some of the software that came with your new laptop. Do not be afraid, but if you don’t know what it is, don’t blindly delete it. I’ll say this clearly so there is no confusion. There were no random AOL icons on the desktop, but there was still a lot of software taking up room.

At least with the Zenbook, the software was (mostly) ASUS’s. I think I know why the manufacturers do it, but it’s annoying. Bloatware slows down your brand new computer and you often don’t need it.

This software is sometimes called “Bloatware” or “Crapware” and depending on what the manufacturer installs, those names are accurate. This laptop came with Windows 7 Home Premium – and a lot of software I didn’t ask for.

Got a new Zenbook and want to get rid of the software that comes with it? Consider this your guide.Ĭoming from an enterprise IT environment, I’m used to the laptops immediately being wiped clean and installed with our custom installation of Windows 7. Clean Up the Asus Zenbook Bloatware - Notebook Heavy bloatware ultrabook windows 7 zenbook Clean Up the Asus Zenbook Bloatware

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