This is the first reaction of a new user of Windows NT, 2000, XP and beyond.

Take time to understand that even LINUX has some dozen users in its system and maybe you'll call that bloatware too?

1. Slow down and learn the new system.

2. Do not attempt to make XP a "single user", "one login" system. By doing so, you weld the lid shut on repairs by logging in as some other user to fix a corrupt profile.

3. If all this is still bothersome, I suggest you try another OS.

Bob