Five tips for getting rid of crapware

Crapware is software you didn’t ask for and do not want on your computer. Some generic examples are:

•     Store or brand utilities
•     Trialware (software free for a period, then pay or lose the program)
•     Toolbars (menu bars at the top of your screen that take up space)
•     ISP (Internet Service Provider) - associated utilities
•     Time-limited antivirus software (again free for a period, then pay or lose the program)

Why is it there, then? PC makers cash in big time, that’s why. Software vendors pay top dollar to get their trialware loaded on OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
Then their products are right there in front of you on your new computer.