A home user just purchased a new computer from a large retailer. After setting up the computer, the user notices many games and applications are pre-installed. To reduce security concerns, which of th

Performing a System Restore would revert the system to an earlier state, which might include the bloatware or even reintroduce it if the restore point was created with the bloatware present.

Calling the computer manufacturer might provide general support but will not directly resolve the security risks posed by unwanted pre-installed software.

Unwanted pre-installed games and applications (bloatware) can consume system resources, introduce security vulnerabilities through outdated components or unnecessary services, and potentially contain spyware. Removing this bloatware reduces the attack surface and improves system security.

Checking for disk fragmentation is a maintenance task that improves performance but has no direct impact on the security risks associated with bloatware.