If your notebook suffers from sluggish performance, bloatware (also known as crapware) may be the cause of its less-than-zippy behavior. Bloatware, the term used to describe resource-sapping, preinstalled software that the average consumer never uses, is notorious for its negative impact on a PC's performance. These large files, which are typically offered as trial software or as fully realized programs, can devour your PC's resources. Use these five tips to help recognize and eliminate the programs that may be slowing your PC to a crawl.