When to reboot after deleting or adding a program

I'm doing a system reformat on my computer. I would uninstall all the frivolous programs that came with the computer (for example, the evaluation version) until I put a new system restore point. My question is: if I have TO RESTART my computer after EACH program I uninstall it from the control panel (Add / Remove Programs)? OR can I just "delete" them all at once, then do a restart.

Similarly, can I restart my computer after EACH application I have installed? For example, to install Norton 360 > restart > then install MS Office > restart > then install Adobe Creative Suite > restart > etc, etc. ?

I personally would like to always re - start when asked.

Not all programs will require a reboot after the installation or the removal, so in your situation I would re - start when you are prompted.

If you don't re - start whenever there is a (small) possibility that some files can not be erased when you re-boot.

If you are looking to get rid of all the pre-installed stuff, look for a program called "de-Crapifier PC", I have not used it myself, but it seems to have a lot of comments and recommendations in all popular PC press.

HTH

Neil

www.nwarwick.co.UK

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