Hi there, your new laptop is arriving soon—should you consider reformatting it?

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Hi there, your new laptop is arriving soon—should you consider reformatting it?

Hi there, your new laptop is arriving soon—should you consider reformatting it?

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Tommy6774
Member

161

11-28-2025, 09:19 PM

#1

Hello Everybody, this is Atif.
I purchased a new Asus laptop today, which should be arriving soon, like a fellow tech guy, I hate that manufacturers install junk on the laptop, and in the past I've had problems, installing and keeping Windows up to date due to this issue.
So I want to ask when you guys, purchase a new laptop or desktop, do you reformat the computer to get rid of the "recovery partition and crap" or do you just uninstall all the rubbish?
Thanks!

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Tommy6774

11-28-2025, 09:19 PM #1

Hello Everybody, this is Atif.
I purchased a new Asus laptop today, which should be arriving soon, like a fellow tech guy, I hate that manufacturers install junk on the laptop, and in the past I've had problems, installing and keeping Windows up to date due to this issue.
So I want to ask when you guys, purchase a new laptop or desktop, do you reformat the computer to get rid of the "recovery partition and crap" or do you just uninstall all the rubbish?
Thanks!

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Pangaea_
Member

191

11-29-2025, 05:50 AM

#2

It varies based on the content.
I've noticed laptops that are nearly impossible to use because they come loaded with unnecessary software.
Some, such as my Surface Go 3, had no such issues at all.

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Pangaea_

11-29-2025, 05:50 AM #2

It varies based on the content.
I've noticed laptops that are nearly impossible to use because they come loaded with unnecessary software.
Some, such as my Surface Go 3, had no such issues at all.

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JaguWater
Member

67

11-29-2025, 09:44 AM

#3

My main advice is to accept the situation for a short period before taking action.
The laptop should begin its updates once it joins a network and gains internet access.
Make sure the device is functioning properly and remains stable.
Print out specifications and configuration details for later use.
Make a backup image if needed.
If you make quick changes, it might be hard to tell whether they caused the issue or if there’s a deeper problem with the machine.
For example, when contacting Asus and mentioning "X," they can quickly point it out.
Removing unnecessary parts is fine, but do so carefully and thoughtfully.
Progress should be gradual, changing one thing at a time with short breaks in between.
This is simply a cautious method of handling the problem.

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JaguWater

11-29-2025, 09:44 AM #3

My main advice is to accept the situation for a short period before taking action.
The laptop should begin its updates once it joins a network and gains internet access.
Make sure the device is functioning properly and remains stable.
Print out specifications and configuration details for later use.
Make a backup image if needed.
If you make quick changes, it might be hard to tell whether they caused the issue or if there’s a deeper problem with the machine.
For example, when contacting Asus and mentioning "X," they can quickly point it out.
Removing unnecessary parts is fine, but do so carefully and thoughtfully.
Progress should be gradual, changing one thing at a time with short breaks in between.
This is simply a cautious method of handling the problem.