ExpressGate - Based on Linux, this utility features a graphical user interface, web browser, Skype, and a chat client based on Pidgin. It allows users to fully utilize these features without having to boot into Windows. Using ExpressGate instead of Windows does not help conserve battery life.
A fun feature, but not necessary. This program is not pre-installed on most Asus notebooks, but is available on the Asus website and on your recovery disk. Useful for those whom likes to monitor their hardware. This program is known to be extremely buggy and rarely works. I'd highly recommend you to uninstall this. Does not come pre-installed. CopyProtect - A program that prevents the unauthorized reproduction of data in notebooks. A nice tool to have if you're carrying sensitive data on your notebook.
Data Security Manager - Designed to improve system security and productivity by consolidating your passwords and network accounts within a single data unit called User Identity.
With multi-factor authentication, all private data is available only to its owner, ensuring end-to-end security built on consistent, solid and manageable ASUS platforms.
Power4 Gear - A power management utility that allows you to toggle between different power settings. Can be user-customizable. This program is not essential, but I personally find it convenient to have. Power4Phone - A telephone terminal emulation utility which can handle phone calls from Skype or through a modem in your notebook system.
This utility is not necessary for your notebook to fully function. Uninstall optional. This program is not needed for your network or wifi to work properly and can safely be uninstalled.
You can find the Net4Switch user guide here. FastBoot - A program that helps accelerate boot up times in Windows 7 bit operating systems by tuning the BIOS and delaying the time of specified startup programs. Uninstall is optional, but is I'd recommended keeping it. This OEM version only supports 2 channel audio, so if you have a 5. Recommend keeping unless you have other video playback software you prefer. CyberLink Power2Go - This is an all-media disc burning software.
Recommend keeping unless you have your favorite disc burning software you'd rather use instead. Recommended keeping unless you have your favorite disc burning software you'd rather use instead. Nero 8 Essentials is an OEM version with limited functionality. I'd recommend keeping this unless you have Adobe Acrobat. Trial version. Best to uninstall since there are better alternatives to Norton. Trend Micro Internet Security - Replacing the trial version of Norton , Trend Micro also trial version for 60 days is found on the newer Asus laptops.
Uninstall is optional. Microsoft Office Trial - As the title suggested, this is a trial version of MS Office 30 or 60 days depending on country. Programs included are a word processor, spreadsheet, and database. These are different from Word, Excel, or Access. Users can enjoy free online storage. With an internet connection, you can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are.
Boingo Installer - This comes pre-loaded on recent Asus notebooks and is located on your desktop. If you have no intention on using Boingo, deleting the files is recommended.
Wi-Fi Access. One Click Log On. It is recommended to uninstall this program if you do not use Kindle. The app shares similar aesthetics as Apple's App Store, but is tailored towards Windows netbook users. Removal of this app is optional. Trial Flash Games - In recent Asus notebooks, trial flash games are preloaded on your system.
All these games appear to be aimed at children 10 years or younger. Each game offers 60 minutes of play. Uninstall all games is recommended if you do not intend to use them. Some users have reported problems with the windows registry after uninstalling Oberon games. Uninstall is no longer recommended. AI Recovery - A system restoring utility that allows you to create recovery disks.
AI Recovery can only be used with notebooks that have a preinstalled OS and a hidden partition. I'd recommend keeping this program until restore disks are made. Log in or Sign up. If you're unsure about which utilities are useful or safe to uninstall, this list should give you some insight. A program that helps to toggle between wifi and bluetooth. In such a case, the only comfortable w. Not essential for webcam to work. Splendid - The exclusive feature integrates different multimedia data sources to reduce noise and conversion rate for a sharp display.
Users can enjoy vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for all video applications. Click here to view flash intro of this feature. Personally, I'd uninstall it since Nvidia's control panel can pretty much do the same.
Serves as a security software with motion triggered image capture when set to the Monitor mode. Multi Frame - A utility which helps divide and organize opened windows. Potentially useful, but non-essential utility Smart Logon - Substitute your windows login password with face recognition. A niffty but non-essential feature. This utility is actually not so smart, people can logon with a picture of you.
Recommend not using and instead, use a strong password. Depending on the notebook and software version you have, Direct Console also allows your Asus to run at different power states.
I'd recommend keeping this utility installed. ExpressGate - Based on Linux, this utility features a graphical user interface, web browser, Skype, and a chat client based on Pidgin. It allows users to fully utilize these features without having to boot into Windows. Using ExpressGate instead of Windows does not help conserve battery life. A fun feature, but not necessary. This program is not pre-installed on most Asus notebooks, but is available on the Asus website and on your recovery disk.
Useful for those whom likes to monitor their hardware. This program is known to be extremely buggy and rarely works. I'd highly recommend you to uninstall this. Does not come pre-installed. CopyProtect - A program that prevents the unauthorized reproduction of data in notebooks.
A nice tool to have if you're carrying sensitive data on your notebook. Data Security Manager - Designed to improve system security and productivity by consolidating your passwords and network accounts within a single data unit called User Identity.
With multi-factor authentication, all private data is available only to its owner, ensuring end-to-end security built on consistent, solid and manageable ASUS platforms. Click here to view flash intro of this feature Power4 Gear - A power management utility that allows you to toggle between different power settings.
Can be user-customizable. This program is not essential, but I personally find it convenient to have. Power4Phone - A telephone terminal emulation utility which can handle phone calls from Skype or through a modem in your notebook system. This utility is not necessary for your notebook to fully function.
Uninstall optional. This program is not needed for your network or wifi to work properly and can safely be uninstalled. You can find the Net4Switch user guide here. FastBoot - A program that helps accelerate boot up times in Windows 7 bit operating systems by tuning the BIOS and delaying the time of specified startup programs. Uninstall is optional, but is I'd recommended keeping it.
This OEM version only supports 2 channel audio, so if you have a 5. Recommend keeping unless you have other video playback software you prefer. CyberLink Power2Go - This is an all-media disc burning software.
Recommend keeping unless you have your favorite disc burning software you'd rather use instead. Recommended keeping unless you have your favorite disc burning software you'd rather use instead. Nero 8 Essentials is an OEM version with limited functionality.
I'd recommend keeping this unless you have Adobe Acrobat. Trial version. Best to uninstall since there are better alternatives to Norton.
Trend Micro Internet Security - Replacing the trial version of Norton , Trend Micro also trial version for 60 days is found on the newer Asus laptops. Uninstall is optional. Microsoft Office Trial - As the title suggested, this is a trial version of MS Office 30 or 60 days depending on country.
Programs included are a word processor, spreadsheet, and database. These are different from Word, Excel, or Access. Users can enjoy free online storage. With an internet connection, you can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are. Boingo Installer - This comes pre-loaded on recent Asus notebooks and is located on your desktop.
If you have no intention on using Boingo, deleting the files is recommended. Wi-Fi Access. It is recommended to uninstall this program if you do not use Kindle. The app shares similar aesthetics as Apple's App Store, but is tailored towards Windows netbook users. Removal of this app is optional. Trial Flash Games - In recent Asus notebooks, trial flash games are preloaded on your system. All these games appear to be aimed at children 10 years or younger. Each game offers 60 minutes of play.
Uninstall is no longer recommended.
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