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After a bad storm Thursday night, my 8 year old Dell wouldn't power up...nothing...totally dead. I'm now the proud owner (I think anyway) of a new Dell Insperion i570 6690....you guessed it...from my local WM store. I browsed what they had and 'thought' about driving out of town to see what other places might offer, but figured I'd likely just confuse myself, and probably not end up with anything better at a better price. I didn't have a 'geek' friend to guide me or to accompany me.

I got it set up with no problem.

Connected to the internet with no problem.

Got Windows updates.

Removed free McAfee.

Got Microsoft Security Essentials.

Firefox, WOT etc...

Windows 7. Using Firefox.

Ok...so just to make a short story long, I saved a pic to My Pics. When I go to the pic and Right click and OPEN it brings up this Nero user agreement and Welcome to Nero. I see that Nero10 came installed on the computer, and imagine that it is likely just a trial or limited version. I don't want to agree to anything or use something that is just free for a while. What to do?

I went to the Nero Control Center, and it said, "With Nero ControlCenter you can call up information on the serial number, delete a serial number, and add one. If you have an Essentials, Lite or trial version you can upgrade to the full version. Some standalone Nero products can also be upgraded to a version which includes more applications or features.

So...remove it?

Sue

Comments (35)

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yes remove it...

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks. It is gone, as is Ebay, Skype, Bingbar, and maybe something else. I'll have more questions. Stay tuned.

    I'm sure loving my new Dell...I can't believe how much zippier it is, and wish I would have treated myself to a new computer long ago. Live and learn.

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    oh and just because it is new don't forget to update all the other really important things that let in infections like java, adobe products and flash!
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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Adobe AIR is a cross-platform runtime that enables you to use your existing Flash/ActionScript or HTML/JavaScript development skills and tools to build and deploy applications, games, and videos outside the browser and on mobile devices.

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Please do not neglect getting the latest updates to java and adobe products
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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I will often run without java for weeks before some website complains 'java required', then I decide... install or not for them. Mostly used at game sites. Kind of like Adobe Air.. maybe some eBay or other desktop add-on use it, stuff that you may never use.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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  • 12 years ago
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    I will often run without java for weeks before some website complains 'java required',
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    I still haven't done the toolbox.exe yet.

    I'm not a gamer either.

  • 12 years ago
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    Please do the toolbox thing...so we have it in one place

  • 12 years ago
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    MiniToolBox by Farbar Version: 23-07-2012
    Ran by Sue (administrator) on 12-08-2012 at 13:14:44
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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Uninstall both of those Google Toolbars, unless you have a specific reason for wanting them.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

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    Java(TM) 7 Update 5 (Version: 7.0.50)
    JavaFX 2.1.1 (Version: 2.1.1)

    All the Dell stuff I'd leave for now.

    All the windows live stuff I'd leave for now.

    And as has been said you could get rid of Google toolbars, other then that looks ok..

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Uninstall both of those Google Toolbars, unless you have a specific reason for wanting them.
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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ok. Believe it or not I don't know how to do the screen thing off the top of my head, others will...

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Resize by grabbing the edge of the firefox window with the mouse and make it work for you once... I dont use firefox often. but it and IE always open at the last size I sized it to at the last position. I just stick mine to right edge and leave two rows of desktop icons showing on the left.. works for me.

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ok, it seems to be staying resized pretty well, until once in a while I 'fatfinger' something and it goes to full wide size.

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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Unbelievable. It's hooked up and working. Can you believe it?

    Now, if I just had my System Recovery Back-up made, but will have to go to town to get a USB key or a DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc. What would anyone suggest getting? I'm leaning toward the Disc.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    You don't need a Blue-ray disk for the system recovery backup. Any regular DVD will do. You can even use CDs but that will take a bunch. Go with either DVD-R or DVD+R, it doesn't really matter these days since all seem compatible in all PCs. Be sure you label them and store in a safe place.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ok...I just copied what it said I needed from the instructions.

    The installation from my old Dell was all on one disk. I'd be afraid I'd mess up the installation if it ended up on multiple CDs. Maybe I should say that there would be more chance for error on my part.

    The instructions also said that the USB key should have a minimum capacity of 8 GB. Well, when I go to Control Panel, I see there are 45 programs now with total space of 1.12 GB. So what gives with them saying I need a minimum of 8GB? I'm guessing that it would all go on one of the disks at the link below.

    About them...it says, "This recordable DVD features AccuCORE technology which is 100x more scratch resistant than standard discs.
    Fights static, repels stains and fingerprints"

    Here is a link that might be useful: 25 DVD+RW Re-Recordable DVD 4.7GB

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    The restore disks contain everything needed to restore your PC to the way it was when you bought it. Windows, programs, junk - all of it.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Another senior moment. I meant to add that there's probably a restore partition on your hard drive but if the drive fails then you need the restore disks. Maybe you could use the windows backup feature to make a copy of your hard drive the way it is now and that would restore what you have now if you have to put in a new drive. I would probably do both to be sure.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    One more Sue and I give up. Backup and restore are in the control panel but it's easy to find in Win 7 just by clicking the start button and type 'backup and restore' in the search box. It will find it and you will see the option to create a system image.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I've had bad luck with DVD-RW Change your DVD player and suddenly they dont work.

    Think I would buy & just use standard old one time writable DVD-R for my restore disks ...(dash R is most popular & will work in older DVD players when you burn that file for use on a neighbors old pc)

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I like Bob 414's suggestion of making a backup of your hard drive the way it is NOW (minus the junk, etc) and use that for restoration if needed rather than the "out of the box" restore. Would save lots of work later, if needed. That's what I have done on my old XP now because of its age. I have an up to date "clone" of the hard disk that I can use to restore in an emergency, and I make a new one every month after the MS updates are installed. The longer a computer has been in use, the more sense this makes.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I like Bob 414's suggestion of making a backup of your hard drive the way it is NOW (minus the junk, etc) and use that for restoration if needed rather than the "out of the box" restore.
    Well actually there are no "out of box" restore disks, which is why I've been getting the 'junk' off of it, and installing only what I really want/need.

    Once I get the DVD-R disks, I'll Create a System Image Disk and then a Create a System Repair Disc

    Oh...btw Mikie...I later read in the quite brief instruction booklet included with the computer that Back-Up does not support rewritable discs.

    Ok...so is it disc or disk. My booklet refers to them as disc.

    More later as the ongoing 'set-up' saga continues.

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If you use the Dell restore disc/disk function, it will be "out of the box" including all the junk, because it will make a copy of the restore partition that Dell put on your hard drive. So your intention to make a system image disk is exactly what I would do.

    I made the "restore" disks on my HP, and actually used them, but after you've had the computer a while, this "out of the box" restore becomes a "pain in the a**" because of all the changes that you have made. Sounds like you are on the right track and all should go well for you. Congratulations on the new machine!

  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Once you get a pile of blank dvd-r's - Its a good idea to make the oem Dell Restore Disc's.
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