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Stop installing BLOATWARE on my PC AMD.
So, I install a fresh copy of Windows 7.
I install Firefox, network drivers, BIOS update, printer drivers, GPU driver.
I check my running processes....there is some program called Raptr running alongside explorer.
I'm thinking...how can this be...I haven't even been online and now I have bloatware on my PC? What's going on?
Apparently AMD installs bloatware like Raptr when you install a driver.
Why. Why do they package their driver with bloatware.
I uninstalled it, but I didn't want it, I don't want my clean register to get messy with **** like bloatware
Stop doing that AMD.
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Yeah, it is annoying, my last computer was a AMD as well, had to clear out it as well. It is something not essential stealing PCU and memory from you no matter how cool the devs say it is.
But whatever you do, don't raid your drives on a AMD, their raiding software is the worst I seen and makes me long for raptr (yeah, thats not really on topic, just a tip).
I want to get rid of GeForce Experience and 3D Photo viewer. So yeah, it's cross-aisle abuse. Raptr is just AMD's counter to GeForce Experience... so I blame nVidia for that one on both counts.
At least they don't install Java, Yahoo! web browser tool bar, Pando Media Booster, and the Ask.com deal of the day.
Just get rid of them all if you don't need 'em. I use Geforce experience myself but just because I'm too lazy to constantly check for new drivers and have loads of memory and a really quick CPU.
To be honest did my original GFX driver disc not have geforce experience as standard anyways, just as an extra option which feels better. And I clear out everything I don't use once a month or so.
What RAID software does AMD make?
You could also uncheck adware installs instead of mindlessly clicking "I agree" and" yes" on every ticker you see.
They ask you politely if they can install crap on your pc, if you accept, it is not their fault.
"going into arguments with idiots is a lost cause, it requires you to stoop down to their level and you can't win"
Sad but true, people needs to use their brain and not complain about everything.
Somebody, somewhere has better skills as you have, more experience as you have, is smarter than you, has more friends as you do and can stay online longer. Just pray he's not out to get you.
People who don't understand PC's gets what they deserve.
People who take some effort would know if custom install you won't get rptor or at least do some research so you won't make silly topics or get replies from people who have also no knowledge(like that first guy replying to your topic), showing how average and lack of knowledge they have concerning PC.
Hope to build full AMD system RYZEN/VEGA/AM4!!!
MB:Asus V De Luxe z77
CPU:Intell Icore7 3770k
GPU: AMD Fury X(waiting for BIG VEGA 10 or 11 HBM2?(bit unclear now))
MEMORY:Corsair PLAT.DDR3 1866MHZ 16GB
PSU:Corsair AX1200i
OS:Windows 10 64bit
Indeed in many many software installs they want to "offer" you junk along with the main application your trying to install so using the custom install is pretty much a must do now.
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It shouldn't be there to begin with. There shouldn't be hidden programs within programs.
AMD is adding adware to drivers without the user's explicit consent. I wish there were some laws that would curb this practice, because it's dishonest.
And adding this to a driver install? Really, we're going to add adware to drivers now? Come on.
All of my posts are either intelligent, thought provoking, funny, satirical, sarcastic or intentionally disrespectful. Take your pick.
I get banned in the forums for games I love, so lets see if I do better in the forums for games I hate.
I enjoy the serenity of not caring what your opinion is.
I don't hate much, but I hate Apple© with a passion. If Steve Jobs was alive, I would punch him in the face.
It is explicitly stated during the install process that in order to not install the Raptr application you must choose the custom installation option. Deciding to not read the installation instructions is by default the user's explicit consent. Choosing to remain ignorant, by not reading, when you are provided the written consequences of your choice is the user's problem.
AMD thinks the app will help the user but they explicitly offer the option to not install it.
Explicitly means clearly.
It doesn't explicitly state it when I can find many threads similar to this one, where people are complaining about the same thing.
If it was clearly marked, these threads wouldn't exist to begin with.
https://community.amd.com/thread/172612
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705983
http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/2955jx/how_to_download_amd_drivers_without_raptr/
The fact there are so many threads about this, means AMD should address this. Hiding software within drivers is a despicable practice.
The mere fact that when people try to download a driver, they are actually downloading another program, is reprehensible. If people download a driver, they should get a driver and nothing else.
I think everyone knows how adware works thank you. People click Next several times, and the default option ads adware if you're clicking Next. And before people know it, they have adware on their PC.
A driver install should never include bloatware.
Who even installs anything on their pc without selecting Custom Install? As for Raptr is clearly stated that its a part of the express install. /facepalm
Since when is it ok to ad bloatware to a driver install?
I have been using PC for 2 decades now, and I have never seen bloatware being added to a driver until now.
I can't disagree with the last sentence. but people who choose to remain ignorant of what is must accept the consequences. Choosing to not read something that is important like a driver install has consequences.