C.Joseph Drayton wrote:
> 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
>
> "When hope is lost . . . the spirit dies."
> -- Lao Tzu
>
> http://blog.tlerma.com/


he is possibly referring to the backup dvd sets. no, they don't allow
you to install just the OS so you are stuck with all the bloated-ware.
Unfortunately, I think it is the same for most manufacturers. You have
to use Add/Remove features to unload them all. However, if you managed
to get a copy of full version OS, you can find all the drivers on the
Sony website.