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macbook pro reinstall of os x
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Some people like to do a reinstall in order to get a clean install without unwanted programs and test drives and save some space. I don't find it necessary unless you think hard drive space will be at a premium on your machine.
I know guys who think that zeroing out the hard drive on a brand new machine will make some sort of difference, yet there is no reason to do this on a new one. There are apps out there to get rid of the localization files and printer drivers that you don't need - so that might be the best way to go to free up space. Otherwise, you don't need to reinstall - it won't make a difference.
On that thought, I am thinking about getting a MBP soon too, how do you remove all the test drives cleanly to conserve hard drive space?
It depends on the application. Deleting the app from the applications folder is the first step. Google each app you want to banish to see if they load anything anywhere else on the machine.
You can benefit by doing a "Custom" install and removing the languages, printer drivers and additional software that you don't need/want.