Junkware Interception

If I could intercept a computer right when it comes out of the box, I would be much better off.

Most of the computers come with a lot of junkware installed.

This junkware is totally unnecessary, slows the system down and is downright annoying.

The Advanced->Tools on Spybot Search and Destroy has a startup section where you can go in and uncheck this garbage.

Toshiba seems addicted to filling their laptops with junkware and useless wizards.

The most annoying one is the wireless connection "wizard" or whatever it is. It takes up half the screen and only provides a larger version of the signal strength icon that is the default in the Windows tray.

I don't suppose all of the vendor installed apps are useless, but it is a lot easier to support your F&F if all the tools are standardized.

Perhaps even tell them that you won't touch their computer unless you set it up for them in the first place (recommended for first degree relatives only).