That is not the best way. A clean install is the best way. :)
Your logic escapes me, if I spend $500 - $1000 on an unit with windows installed, means that I have already paid a premium price for that machine. Fine charge me $10 more to allow it to be bloat free.
First, the point was that they were asking MS to prevent OEM's from bundling crapware on any system, not just premium ones.
Second, it's really between you and your OEM, not Microsoft. OEM's use this crapware as a way to defray costs to sell you systems cheaper. If you can negotiate with them for a way to get that system without the crapware by paying more, that's up to you and them.
Otherwise, vote with your wallet and don't buy from vendors who sell you systems with crapware.
. . .You would think folks could figure that out without having to complain about it. . .
Yeah, but Microsoft sells it software to OEM's. Microsoft can tell a OEMs what to do or not provide the Operating system. They done it in the past. I remember reading something if the OEM's don't do that, the OEM's wouldn't get an official windows 8/8.1 logo. Have you ever thought people have complained to the OEM's but no one is listening?
OEMs need to go back to they way they use to do it.
Provided an OEM installation disk for clean install.
Provided a driver disk
Provided the 3rd party software on dvd/cd disks. There are some people that want 3rd party software. I like the dell webcam, but I had to download it from dell website.
Also, you shouldn't have to agree to an agreement to use your own computer. That mad me
when I saw that. It is my computer not theirs. I paid for it. I am not talking about the EULUs that different.