If you haven't set it up yet, go ahead and go through the first-time setup process and get to the Windows desktop. Before you startįurther Reading How to remove the Superfish malware: What Lenovo doesn’t tell youFor the purposes of this guide, we'll assume that the only PC you have is the one that you're trying to reinstall Windows on. We never updated our Windows 7 and 8 install guides with information about Windows 8.1, but there are a few differences, mostly positive. We'll walk you through the basics of getting install media, installing Windows, and creating a new clean recovery image.
They usually opt to include a restore partition, and that restore image usually has all the same crapware in it that shipped with the PC in the first place. Most OEMs don't include vanilla Windows install media with their systems anymore. It's not for everyone, but there are benefits to doing it this way-you get a totally clean PC that you're in full control over. If you want to be sure that everything is completely removed (and if you're willing to do the work), the more comprehensive solution is to completely reinstall Windows yourself. If you have an affected Lenovo PC, we've outlined the multi-step process for removing the software and the root certificate here.
With some effort, this unwanted and unsafe software can usually be uninstalled.
Sometimes, as we've seen with today's "Superfish" news, it can be actively harmful, putting users' security at risk. Most of the time, it's relatively harmless: limited anti-virus subscriptions you don't want, WildTangent games and demoware you don't need, and Microsoft Office demos you can't use without spending more money.
Further Reading Lenovo PCs ship with man-in-the-middle adware that breaks HTTPS connections Ĭrapware is a fact of life for Windows PC buyers.
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