Has this ever happened to you?
04-28-2011, 05:52 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by BARES
Glad your computer was fixed. I had lots of RAM - it is barely used. Don't download much and don't add lots of other programs/software. Didn't need any of the extras as I am the only one who uses it and am an "old lady". :D :D :D I am also using a good virus program as I wanted to put it on my laptop as well and perhaps my old computer. It was less expensive that way.
I have tons of documents downloaded and assignments on file. So yes every moment that my hot little hands are on this baby, I have some work to do.
I have tons of documents downloaded and assignments on file. So yes every moment that my hot little hands are on this baby, I have some work to do.
Originally Posted by cctx.
Yes it actually has happened to me; but in a different perspective.
I got my PC from Altex Electronics in 2007; the salesman "tried" to sell other frivolous options (webcam, game controllers, game units, Microsoft Word, ...{which I already have}.... etc..) for it and I denied the extras. I paid over $900.00 cash for the whole package; keyboard, tower, screen, mouse, & speakers.
Anyway, after (3) months with it, one morning I noticed a very thin line running up and down vertically on my screen; first thing I did was call the service tech at Altex.
He said bring it in; your pixels have been ruptured or it's your mother board that's faulty.
To make a long story short, it was taken in, swapped out for another screen, mother board was fine, and PC ran slowwwwwwwwwww for many months; it was very frustrating & many virus attacks to endure.
I buckled down, bought some more memory RAM and a better virus protection program, and now it runs and surfs the way I expect it to.
Good luck, I don't think it's a "lemon", but have the service man check it to see if it needs more memory; or a compatible virus program.
There are dozens and dozens more Virus Protection programs out there, so go what's best for you and your PC.
I got my PC from Altex Electronics in 2007; the salesman "tried" to sell other frivolous options (webcam, game controllers, game units, Microsoft Word, ...{which I already have}.... etc..) for it and I denied the extras. I paid over $900.00 cash for the whole package; keyboard, tower, screen, mouse, & speakers.
Anyway, after (3) months with it, one morning I noticed a very thin line running up and down vertically on my screen; first thing I did was call the service tech at Altex.
He said bring it in; your pixels have been ruptured or it's your mother board that's faulty.
To make a long story short, it was taken in, swapped out for another screen, mother board was fine, and PC ran slowwwwwwwwwww for many months; it was very frustrating & many virus attacks to endure.
I buckled down, bought some more memory RAM and a better virus protection program, and now it runs and surfs the way I expect it to.
Good luck, I don't think it's a "lemon", but have the service man check it to see if it needs more memory; or a compatible virus program.
There are dozens and dozens more Virus Protection programs out there, so go what's best for you and your PC.
04-28-2011, 05:55 PM
#53
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Thankfully my oldest son's nickname is "the internet" so he fixes all our computer needs. But yes sometimes certain issues seem to reoccur. It might be though that the problem is not all the way addressed or solved. My son bought a used commercial computer for me. fixed it and got me on DSL. It all works wonderful and super fast. Yeahhhh!
04-28-2011, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
That is one reason I buy cheap computers and not name brands. The last few computers that we bought are eMachines. I'm sure some computer people out there are puking. The eMachines have lasted four or five years. After that, it's time to get a new one. No big lost.
A jillion years ago, I bought an IBM Aptiva for $3600.00. I felt like I had to kept that one forever. When I had to start paying for repairing it, I got my first eMachine. Haven't been disappointed.
A jillion years ago, I bought an IBM Aptiva for $3600.00. I felt like I had to kept that one forever. When I had to start paying for repairing it, I got my first eMachine. Haven't been disappointed.
04-28-2011, 06:24 PM
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I have had HP's and have had good luck with them. Am presently using a 2004 HP Media Center which I bought used! It's been great, I do however have everything backed up on an external hard drive! It's not a matter of "if "it's a matter of "when" it will go! I am saving my pennies towards a Mac...that is unless gas goes much higher...then no pennies left! LOL
04-29-2011, 08:06 AM
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I would have never taken it to the Geek Squad six months after buying it. If you bought it new, it would have still been under warranty. The company should have either replaced it or taken care of the repairs. Now that you have had outside work done on it, you may have voided the warranty. Unless it was a ridiculously expensive computer, it sounds as if you have put more money into it than you probably paid for it. I would go ahead and contact the manufacturer and see what they will do. Good luck!!
04-29-2011, 03:54 PM
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Everybody - call up microsoft "Help" if you have windows. They are experts about solving problems....and they don't charge you anything.
If you have other systems call up the operators of your system.
If you dont want to "call up" you can ask for the same help on the internet. jeannie
If you have other systems call up the operators of your system.
If you dont want to "call up" you can ask for the same help on the internet. jeannie
04-29-2011, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Diana Lynne
Originally Posted by BARES
I bought my new computer in Aug 2010. I had it for 6 months and it went BSOD. (Blue screen) Took it to the Geeks and they "fixed it". Cost $300. A month later it happened again. Took it back. 2 weeks later it was back in the shop for the same thing. For a third time I had to take it back for the same thing. They kept saying it was my fault. They reformatted it on the third try. Had to re-install all the software from scratch. Well I have had it back for FIVE days now and it is still happening. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH TIME I WILL BE TAKING IT IN FOR THE SAME THING!!!! Has anything like this happened to you or do you have any SUGGESTIONS? Anything will be appreciated.
05-03-2011, 02:24 PM
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We bought a computer from big box store "BB" and also bought the extended warranty which was for 4 years. Six months before the warranty ran out, we had it in the shop at BB for 3 different times. They had to send it in, it took 6 weeks to get back and still wasn't fixed. After the third time they told us to pick something out we liked and we could spend up to the amount we had on the computer we had bought. (it was about $3200.00 as it was when they were first becoming popular.) Computers had then come down in price and we also were able to get a Panasonic tv and just pay the difference for what it cost. I think we paid $32.00 for it. Had to ask the manager if we could do this and he said YES.) Be sure you get an extended warranty when buying a computer. It usually pays off in alot of cases.
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