This is the reason for which we have always done clean OS installs on any Windows machine we buy (mostly just laptops as every single desktop we have was self-b

This is the reason for which we have always done clean OS installs on any Windows machine we buy (mostly just laptops as every single desktop we have was self-built). It is unfortunate that the PC world hasn't shaken off this practice of adding crapware to store-bought machines. Microsoft could bring this into the realm of the sensible by adding a clause in their licencing agreement that requires a clean install and allows a single popup that prompts the user for authorization to install various add-ons along with full disclosure of their intent and function. In other words, "Welcome to your new Windows N PC. Here's the crap you can choose to install and what it does." If the user selects "NO" everything is deleted and you get an absolutely clean OS install. That would be fair. Give OEM's an opportunity to make some money and users the ability to purchase potentially useful stuff during first power-up. The point is to give users full control of the machine they just purchased and not be surprised with crapware they were not looking for.