When I get a new system, my first step is usually an immediate reformat and clean install.  You can have a go at uninstalling the Dell preloaded software, but I prefer to make sure it's really gone.  Upon first booting up after the fresh install, I create a system restore point.  After I do that, (and before connecting to the internet) I get my antivirus software up and running.  Then I download all critical updates for Windows and the Windows Security Suite (Defender and the Firewall) as well as new virus definitions.  Just so I don't forget, I activate my product around this time.  With Vista, I followed my safeguarding with a healthy bit of exploration and customization.  After this, I settle into my normal computing routines.

 

Have fun!

You seem to have the basics down pat......

 

Going from XP to Vista, and you will first, and for most, say to yourself, "  Where is everything "

 

This is going to be the hurdle to over come first.  After a short time being some patience, and maybe writing down where the most often programs, and utilities are at and how to find them fast, you will get the hang of it. 

 

When you turn it on, and come finally to the Vista windows you should go over to the Windows Vista Experience Index, and click on Update.  This will turn on Vista's Aero effects if it does not do so immediately, and it will update the low end numbers you see in the index.  You can tell if Aero is turned on by putting your mouse pointer over the Red X in any upper right side of any program.  If it glows, its turned on, if not, do the Vista Experience Index thingy update. 

 

Go on line, and get that settled as to your Favorites, and search engine.  Than get the Windows Mail activated as well if you use it.  After that, get the Microsoft downloads for that system.  To find Microsofts Update, you first click on Start, than All Programs.  On that long list you will find Windows Update.  Or you can type this in on the empty Start Search if you wish, which is a nice place to find things.  Just start to type in what you are looking for, and it should provide you with it.  Just don't use some other lingo in the box.  It accepts proper spelling ( close to it )  in english. :smileywink:

 

What I did with mine, was after a couple of days was to do a complete reformat and install on Vista clean.  Got it the way I wanted it.  However, my system did not come with bloatware as yours may.  Up to you how you wish to clean it out.  Using the uninstall would be just fine.

 

Just have some patience, and take your time.  You will learn it fast enough

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Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Heatsink
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I agree with Rorsach.  I even got rid ofg the restore drive...D: drive in my case and 10gb of space. 

 

Wouldn't reccomend that for everyone, just those that don't want it "Just like it came from Dell."

Get comfortable to the OS first, play with, find out where everything is hiding, and then reinstall the OS.  My opinion.

Dear Friends,

 

Even I have ordered E521 with Vista Home Premium, is it advisable to uninstall the preloaded stuff? If yes, then why, any particular reason for uninstalling?

The freeware/trial ware that Dell loads is just too much fro some people.  You really never know what has been loaded until you wipe the drives and reinstall exactly what you want.

Does it violate the warranty terms? I don't expect but still as I'm yet to receive my system and do such stuff, I'm asking.

 

What are steps for doing a new install on a preloaded system?

It does nto violate the warranty but Dell does not like to offer support to systems that have been altered from the original shipped condition:

 

Install steps would be the same as for XP with a few caveats:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
http://www.djdenham.com/Install%20Procedures.htm#Install

Driver Installation:
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=19&docid=1A0C0937D62A8739E0401E0A55174744&journalid=4F1F82483DC811DBAE564F9328EE04A4&l=en&s=gen

 

Probably because hey have a parnership with some vendros in order to make us get the full version for some softwares...

 

If you are woried of wipe your hard drive, just uninstall all that Dell suff you see on Programs and Features (DellSupport, AOL, Earthlink, NetZero...) and just keep some escential, like Roxio, Adobe...