Laptop de-crappifying

I'm getting a new laptop soon (Dell XPS) and was wondering if there was an efficient method for removing all the pre-installed crap that is so common on new prebuilt machines.

Looking for answers that do not recommend reinstallation of Windows. I am aware of this option but don't have the inclination nor the time to do it.

Solution 1:

The PC Decrapifier seems to fit your needs: http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/

Solution 2:

Things to check when doing it manually:

Add/Remove Programs, or now known as Programs and Features

Startup menu under Programs

Startup tab in msconfig

Services tab in msconfig, check the box to hide all Microsoft services

Solution 3:

No reinstalling Windows from a crap-free disk eh? OK, how about Add/Remove Programs? :) I think you'll be hard-pressed to find something that knows about every possible utility from every possible OEM, PC decrapifer maybe?

Solution 4:

I had lots of bloatware programs on my Sony Vaio laptop. PC Decrapifier was insufficient and a disappointment for me. It did not remove (detect) ~90% of the bloatware. So I had to do manual uninstallation of each program.

First I checked each program before uninstallation. I also found a list of bloatware programs that Sony pre-loads to its laptops. For uninstallations, I used Revo Uninstaller (Free) and it took some time. Finally, bloatware programs are gone for good and I'm relieved.