Checklist for making Windows XP Tablet usable
2005-08-30 16:00:06
Uninstall MSN Messenger: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=288
Install firefox: http://www.getfirefox.com/
Install open office; extract the zip file; run "setup.exe -net"; then for each user, navigate to openoffice install dir and run open office setup, choose network install.
Run Norton Antivirus update 500 gajillion times.
Run Windows Update for 5 million centuries until all patches are in.
Set screen saver, desktop settings to something not stupid.
Configure wireless using IBM access manager
Shut off bloated services: Disable the following services: Infrared Monitor, Norton AV Firewall Monitor, Remote Registry, Task Scheduler
Remove Access IBM; Access IBM Message Center; Franklin Covey Crapware; Alias Sketchbook Pro; PC-Doctor for Windows (christ what crap that is); NetWaiting;
Fix and synch Windows Time. Remember to set date first. Idiots.
Go to ThinkPad Config in control panel; disable: Infrared; internal modem; device bay;
install google desktop