What is on your Pre Installed OS?

Question

Something to think about:
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31533028
------------------------------ >>  Computer maker Lenovo has been forced to remove hidden adware that it was shipping on its laptops and PCs after users expressed anger.
The adware - dubbed Superfish - was potentially compromising their security, said experts.
The hidden software was also injecting adverts on to browsers using techniques more akin to malware, they added.
Lenovo faces questions about why and for how long it was pre-installed on machines - and what data was collected.
The company told the BBC in a statement: "Lenovo removed Superfish from the preloads of new consumer systems in January 2015. At the same time Superfish disabled existing Lenovo machines in the market from activating Superfish. << ------------------------------
My machine, a W540 was clean, no Superfish.  But think carefully.  Is it not to someone's advantage to have a permanent boot up to the Internet?  Hence no physical switch.  Before the desktop is fully active, the link is already in dialog mode with external servers.
To view certificates; Instructions:   MS View Certificates Instructions
Due to the lack of a physical WiFi disconnect switch, Adobe zapped my PS and PS CC, and took me 3 days (many hours on line with direct access to my machine connected on a hotel's WiFi) to resolve the issue with Adobe tech support (it was free, and I got a free course in Indian), and Adobe messed up the HiRez screen in the process. The screen problem took 3 weeks to resolve when I got back from a photo field shoot.

Answer 1

To remove a real danger (shame on Lenovo!!)
Run certmgr.msc to start your Certificate Manager
Once that opens, click on “Trusted root certificate authorities” in the left-hand navigation pane, then double-click “Certificates” in the main pane.
A list of all trusted root certificates will appear.
Find the Superfish entry, then right-click on it and select “Delete.”