kelly wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am thinking about buying the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ3VWP/X. I have never owned a
> Sony laptop before and have a few simple questions, I hope someone can
> answer.
>
> 1. I understand the laptop comes with a lot of pre-installed
> software/bloatware. I want to have a clean install of Windows but have
> heard this can cause problems with drivers etc. I have also heard you can
> use the Sony restore disk and cancel it midway to avoid it installing all
> the "bloatware". Is this true? Are there any other ways to have a clean
> install without problems with drivers, etc?
>
> 2. If I have a clean install using the method above is it possible for me to
> choose the size of the partitions? I want a C and D drive and want to be
> able to choose the size of each partition.
>
> 3. If anyone owns the laptop above, their opinions would be useful.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Kelly
>
>

Hi Kelly,

I'm not sure how you plan to do the 'clean install without
bloatware', but as to the driver problem, I use the freeware
program DriverMax to backup ALL of my drivers and when I do a clean
install from my retail XP disk I just install DriverMax and then
restore the drivers.

Ciao . . . C.Joseph

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