Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, December 9, 2008
Mon, December 8, 2008 support.com: support.com Offers Free Crapware Removal Service, Announces the "Campaign to Beat the Bloat"
REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwire - December 8, 2008) - "Crapware," "bloatware," "trialware" -- there are many names for unwanted software that comes pre-installed with most new computers. On the surface, free software may seem like a good deal -- until you dig deeper and realize that most of it quickly expires or provides limited functionality, takes up valuable disk space and may even interfere with other programs. support.com, a leading provider of remote technology services, has removed nearly six terabytes of unwanted software from personal and small business computers this year alone, and is on a mission to double that by the end of 2008.
To reach its goal, support.com is offering a free removal service to consumers. By calling 1-800-PC-Support or logging on to [ www.support.com ], an expert North-America-based solutions engineer will securely connect to the computer and remove the unwanted programs that were pre-installed with the computer, freeing up valuable disk space.
Gartner estimates that 293 million computers will be shipped worldwide in 2008. With as much as 300 megabytes of free software and trials on some computers, that is more than 92 million gigabytes of system-clogging bloatware delivered this year alone.
"support.com is on a mission to give control back to the consumer by helping them clean out the clutter and improve performance, one computer at a time," said Anthony Rodio, chief operating officer, support.com. "Removing unused software applications lets consumers start with a clean slate, which reduces software incompatibility and disk space issues down the road."
With many new computers set to enter American homes this holiday season, support.com invites consumers to visit [ www.support.com ] or call 1-800-PC-Support where a friendly, expert solutions engineer will work with them to remove unneeded software.
About support.com
support.com, a leading provider of remote technology services, wants to fundamentally change the way people fix technology problems. Previously, a computer meltdown meant pleading phone calls to tech-savvy friends and family, a trip to the computer store or a long wait for a technician to arrive and fix it. support.com's specialized tools mean a qualified technician can diagnose and repair most technology problems quickly over the phone, typically for less than the cost of in-store or in-home service. Additionally, support.com's services can happen while you watch, so they are ideal for people who are concerned about privacy and security.
The company behind support.com is SupportSoft (
support.com is a registered trademark of SupportSoft, Inc. All other company names, brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. None of the entities mentioned herein, other than SupportSoft, is a sponsor of or otherwise affiliated with this promotion.
