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Average Satisfaction
 
  3.03 out of 4

Percent Freezing
35%

Percent Slow
58%
Make
DELL
Model
inspiron 1520
PC Type
Portable
Total Votes: 3969
3%
 
15%
 
59%
 
23%
 


Date Comments Satisfaction
4/1/2018 1:38:25 PM Reuse of old Dell Laptop
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/14/2019 9:33:33 PM I am very satified with this softwaew. Su far it's great
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/5/2009 6:12:36 PM my only grip with this laptop is that Vista looks at dell packaged software as something other than microsoft product even though it is microsoft........explorer for example shows up as a dell product and vista has to ask you to allow it to run instead of just running it like any other microsoft product.
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/15/2009 8:55:35 PM it works absolutley fine
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/12/2009 11:32:40 AM Lost volume icon in task bar, unknown reason
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/12/2009 7:27:07 PM For the most part I am pretty satisified, but think I may have a virus.
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/16/2009 11:57:55 PM It's awesome.
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/12/2013 12:50:02 AM I recently upgraded my memory to 4GB and am much more pleased with its performance.
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/18/2013 5:32:02 PM 1
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/29/2014 9:01:17 AM na
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/28/2013 12:32:57 PM .
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/14/2012 3:24:50 PM Minor problems here and there (slow or unresponsive at times); otherwise I am typically very satisfied.
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/24/2014 4:08:06 PM This computer runs special programs that Windows 8 can't handle. Furthermore unlike the updated software put out by Microsoft which is loaded with craplets, the previous versios of Microsfot Office run excelent onthis computer and allow greater and faster productivity than with the new software that isobject oriented.
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/27/2014 3:23:56 PM Good Computor
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/3/2014 10:09:56 PM XXXXX
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/15/2014 6:03:32 PM It is adequate for my business, and XP is essential for some programs as they will not work above XP.
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/4/2015 4:35:48 PM hopeis solves tlow respose
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/9/2017 4:57:58 PM Its old but I have never ever had any issues with it other than it being a little on the slower side but I think thats expected.
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/26/2010 8:33:10 AM its a good computer
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/4/2010 6:11:30 PM just upgraded ram so diceded to do some checks.
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/19/2010 7:06:51 PM registry has 60 errors. registry has corrupt files.
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/27/2011 7:08:54 PM running a bit slow but otherwise I'm happy!
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/18/2011 3:58:34 PM good graphics
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/26/2011 10:42:05 AM Internet Explore always has a pop up when starting.
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/8/2011 6:58:57 PM abc
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/10/2011 5:43:49 PM Computer has worked efficiently in the past... not so lately.
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/27/2012 12:36:46 PM NA
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/19/2009 9:53:01 PM when i use skype, the person i call cannot hear me, i can hear them. i am unable to turn the internal microphone up successfully .
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/6/2009 3:01:12 PM occasionally runs slow
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/17/2009 4:01:41 AM Just installed Windows7 - So far looks good and pretty fast.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/3/2009 12:23:31 PM none for the time being
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/15/2009 6:19:31 AM Analyze for Disc Frag says run on F (I do not have F) because C is chosen I CANNOT Defrag I CANNOT ANALYZE I have been able to until last week.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/28/2009 4:58:31 PM Would like to reformat and install Windows 7
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/19/2010 6:50:20 AM Good Quality
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/16/2010 11:14:57 PM This computer rocks!
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/6/2009 8:24:38 AM Works excellent.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/5/2009 10:01:55 AM I marked that the computer is not running slow but the answer is more like not really, but start up could be faster. It does crash to a blue screen from time to time.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/7/2009 1:42:13 PM like it
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/17/2009 4:24:00 PM I appreciate the dell assistance for installation
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/11/2010 4:24:14 PM This computer takes a long time to start up. There are a large number of processes that run automatically on start-up, and many of them I don't know what they do or why they open automatically.
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/5/2010 4:20:39 PM ITS OK FOR WHAT I USE IT FOR I DONT REALLY NEED ANYTHING MORE FANCIER THEN THIS ONE SO IT WILL DO FOR NOW.
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/22/2010 6:50:32 PM I do my best to keep this computer running well. It has given us very little trouble.
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/8/2010 8:15:36 AM SOLAMENTE DECIRLES QUE ES MUY BUENO
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/12/2010 11:44:32 PM no
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/6/2010 7:09:50 PM At times runs very slow.internet explorer locks up.
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/22/2010 5:34:23 AM dsd
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/27/2010 5:06:42 PM very slow to start up and very slow starting applications and switching between applications when more than one are opened.
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/4/2010 4:26:01 AM ????????????
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/24/2010 5:47:13 PM Not tested since installation. Computer was running slowly before installation unknown now. Untested
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/20/2010 5:37:01 PM but had to laod the program 4 times before it would take on my computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/20/2010 8:35:59 AM construction not the best. hinge broke from use.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/19/2010 5:59:24 PM this computer has exceeded my origional expectations
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/3/2010 11:13:55 PM It gets slower with age and has random looping type lockups about like every other PC I've had.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/19/2010 2:16:05 AM ????????????
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/2/2010 10:24:52 AM slow slow slow slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/5/2010 5:40:05 PM reasonably fast and reliable
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/7/2010 10:30:03 AM seems stable enough, had to reboot back to an erlier date a couple of times after windows wouldnt start up
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/7/2010 12:16:13 PM running smoother
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/23/2010 12:29:05 AM Overall I have been satisfied, however I always seem to have problems with Dell computers. Plus my computer will not go to sleep or remember setting for the toolbar at the bottom of screen with my Quick Launch settings
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/18/2010 11:19:21 PM Faster RAM and bus speed would help. so would more video RAM
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/15/2010 10:16:47 PM It's slower than it used to be. It's a laptop and I would prefer a desktop.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/1/2010 5:45:15 PM Delay between typing and letters appearing onscreen
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/12/2010 9:30:23 PM no
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/11/2010 4:43:31 PM at times it perfomes slowly
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/19/2010 2:18:24 AM Have had some issues, but under warranty still, so can get fixed.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/24/2010 8:32:38 AM I've got a trojan virus
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/13/2010 1:20:56 AM after using this my voice no longer works on my yahoo whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/23/2010 10:53:12 AM For the most part I like it but I do have to have it reformated more often than I like.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/21/2010 1:48:16 PM iT'S A DELL IT STARTED RUNNINF FAST. BUT MY CABLE COMPANY MADE SOME CHANGES WHICH WAS TO INCEASE THE SPEED BUT IT SEEM TO HAVE SLOW DOWN. IAM LOOKING TO SEE WHAT I CAN TO MAYBE HELP ON MY END. IT TEND TO FREEZE UP ALOT. AND RUN SLOWER. IAM ALWAY REBOOTINJG MY LABTOP.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/18/2010 6:34:03 AM it runs way to slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/16/2010 10:16:13 AM The cursor jumps all over the page as I type. Never know where it's going to be next.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/27/2010 12:26:44 PM computer has 2 trojan virus that have been fixed by the security software.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/8/2010 10:37:16 AM Not sure what year I bought this computer!
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/4/2010 6:26:16 PM Ithas been very reliable until recently, when the warranty expired.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/25/2010 8:58:07 PM It seemed to run slowly from the beginning. I am a novice so it is hard to judge professionally, but I have alwsys thought it was sluggish
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/26/2010 7:31:38 PM If computer is left unattended for over 30 minutes, it "disables" and says "Press F5 to run onboard diagnostics".
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/28/2010 4:03:40 PM its ok
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/30/2010 10:01:26 AM want maximum performance
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/29/2010 8:03:53 AM Vista
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/13/2010 3:20:02 PM it does the job
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/8/2010 2:51:36 PM "errors on page" keeps coming up?
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/21/2010 12:55:57 PM we have the Antimalware Doctor malware and need to get rid of it
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/3/2010 4:02:43 AM Der Internetexplorer stürzt gelegentlich ab (keine Rückmeldung)
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/1/2009 12:56:56 PM this computer freezes up at times
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/12/2009 11:05:11 AM has external hard drive
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/13/2009 1:37:37 PM Sometimes I get a checkered screen and I reboot.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/11/2009 2:21:18 PM easy to accidentally change settings
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/8/2009 2:57:02 PM However the computer does shutdown an awful lot
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/10/2010 7:35:09 AM wireless is slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/23/2009 6:26:29 PM 3 years old!
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/19/2010 6:34:42 PM not happy with the new security software from computer associates. it is not user frendly and has locked up my other computer & makes this computer run very slowly. I had to reinstall my old antivirus software on my other computer and am about to do the same for this computer. I am hoping this PC Tune-up will help.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/3/2009 9:10:09 PM seems to be getting slower every day ....maybe too much crap on it and it has also started freezing up.... HELP....
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/28/2009 11:06:10 AM It runs much slower than when it was new
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/31/2010 11:05:02 PM at this point i am pleased with the performance
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/22/2009 12:56:32 PM The only problem I seem to have with this computer is sometimes the cursor moves when I'm typing to another area, and this is aggravating. Other than that I have no problems with this computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/12/2009 3:26:54 AM Just installed it for the free scan so I can't evaluate it without using it
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/18/2009 3:40:02 AM u
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/13/2009 2:04:41 PM It is working slowly
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/28/2009 7:08:15 AM pc slowed down since installing new anti virus kaspersky anti virus 9.0.0.736
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/20/2009 3:14:53 PM too slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/30/2009 8:02:09 PM it has helped me with vrious things and is a good pc on which i play games on .
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/28/2009 1:02:31 AM internet explorer keeps freezing & not going on line
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/22/2012 12:43:32 PM i really don't know how to take care of it. I yogie has helped me alot. I guess I just don't understand puters & how to fix them
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/25/2012 6:10:19 AM not enough info right now, just downloaded it, have not tryed to go any where yet.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/5/2012 7:22:49 AM battery died early, too expensive to replace
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/30/2011 10:27:23 PM don't know yet
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/7/2012 3:04:23 PM Sometimes it runs slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/27/2011 9:26:31 PM I can't really comment at this time since this screen will not allow me to exit, and check to see if PC matric worked.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/18/2012 9:41:15 AM It is several years old but it still performs the tasks that i need, such as manages photos, surfing the internet, and other recreational uses. it is not a business computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/29/2012 11:16:58 AM slow to start up, a lot of file duplication from unsatisfactory recovery from reinstall
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/7/2012 3:51:21 PM running slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/27/2011 10:56:13 AM I have seen it lock up a few times, but I don't remember when since I don't use it as much as I use to. Having to use it because my home PC had to have some work done on it.I wished it was a little faster.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/17/2011 8:48:51 AM We are on the internet constantly, so virus and trojan problems are a problem.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/5/2011 12:57:40 AM too slow, kicks me out of programs
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/17/2011 6:19:41 PM it suddenly shuts down sometimes
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/18/2011 10:19:58 PM Sometimes slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/19/2011 7:52:23 PM slower then new
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/25/2011 10:23:37 AM i wish it had a seperate numbers 10 key setup
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/24/2011 3:13:22 PM Good computer, but has been runnly really slowly lately.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/16/2010 9:25:50 AM It Has been dependable for the most part.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/14/2010 8:18:12 PM ???????????????
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/1/2017 6:01:29 PM I was abler to finance it
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/25/2010 9:29:51 PM Microsoft Outlook locks up and restarts when attempting to close the program.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/11/2010 4:51:43 PM Freguent lock ups requiring rebooting, slow processing between applications
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/14/2010 10:01:30 PM always pop ups to stop my use.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/14/2010 12:58:10 PM me gusta
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/11/2010 1:40:40 PM ??1???????????
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/27/2010 11:47:27 AM If it only ran faster
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/6/2011 2:59:21 PM Have always been very satisfied with it, but now it seems to be running slow and sometimes freezing.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/18/2011 12:51:10 PM running vista with 1gb ram, not sure if this is why it runs slowly.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/25/2011 3:17:29 PM Have problems with e-mail, sometimes just freezes; on internet, will run slow than stop and freeze up - send reports to Microsoft
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/24/2011 8:47:51 PM N/A
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/23/2011 12:07:13 AM I love my laptop but it takes forever to bootup
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/30/2011 8:49:19 PM I am satisfiedd with this computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/12/2010 4:48:02 PM went from xp to 7. still trying to get use to it.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/14/2011 9:14:17 AM windows explorer stops working
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/4/2011 8:37:07 AM Sometimes just freezes.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/2/2011 5:53:21 PM This is the first time I have used this and hope it improves the running power and finding information
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/23/2010 9:53:03 PM more dissatisfaction re operating syatem and internet
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/22/2010 6:15:36 PM reasonibly happy with it the touch pad & buttons are qurreky at times
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/2/2018 2:38:11 PM Be American. Buy American.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/10/2016 12:25:32 AM ????????
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/23/2017 9:47:56 PM outdated operating system...
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/8/2017 4:03:57 PM It needs a new solid state drive.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/9/2017 8:41:06 PM ok
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/13/2017 12:43:12 PM its a ten year old laptop
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/13/2018 4:47:21 PM It operates well for its age
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/7/2016 10:49:29 AM I don't know yet, I have to try it
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/25/2016 8:04:07 PM this is a very old Dell that is starting to fall apart but still has some use left in it
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/21/2016 9:38:58 PM Dell had me replace the memory board and hard drive 5 years ago, unaccepatble to me for the age and usage of this computer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/8/2016 2:01:39 PM needs update
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/2/2014 10:08:58 PM locks and blus screens
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/18/2014 8:24:29 AM Runs slow om internet.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/18/2014 4:19:20 PM just loaded windows 7 per your advice. thanks still trying to get some things right...
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/27/2014 9:43:20 AM Average laptop
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/29/2014 12:12:58 PM First time running.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/17/2014 2:06:21 PM The harddrive has just been replaced and it was upgraded to run Windows 7 so it has not seen too much use.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/1/2014 3:39:57 PM some keyboarding problems
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/7/2014 1:53:38 PM this pc does all i need it to do just runs slow and has to be rebooted
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/10/2014 1:14:56 AM The computer is much better now the junk has been removed as well as the other adjustments.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/15/2014 10:23:23 AM Need to update. have it 7 years
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/15/2014 8:06:08 PM a little slow sometimes
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/28/2015 9:05:40 AM I dont know if it could be running better.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/25/2015 6:21:35 PM Unit is old but has been very reliable.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/16/2015 4:08:04 PM it's old but all i own
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/23/2013 5:12:55 PM I bought this computer just as win vista was coming on the market & had win xp installed. Sence then I've installed a new intel SSD & win 7 Then made the worst mistake of all by installing win 8.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/25/2013 2:36:17 AM Some problems but generally OK
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/11/2013 3:43:02 PM Dell Inspiron 1520, Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, 2.2 GHz, 800MHz, 4 M L2 Cache
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/19/2013 3:34:15 PM 2 recent blue screens
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/15/2013 10:31:00 PM na
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/6/2012 10:13:10 PM it has tendency to be slow at times
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/8/2013 12:50:23 PM It runs slowly and the keyboard sometimes goes awry. It moves the cursor without any strokes.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/19/2015 7:03:55 PM too soon to know
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/29/2013 5:07:43 PM I don't know. I just bought it.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/17/2014 7:25:51 PM This is an older Laptop with XP and is seldom used.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/17/2013 5:22:03 PM s
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/13/2013 10:46:45 AM Generally works well but at times slows down or hangs up when trying to initiate a program.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/22/2014 3:51:39 AM better than before
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/23/2014 2:52:11 PM I justhad it fixed and now I cant getfacebook toload
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/20/2013 3:00:34 AM ..
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/5/2013 1:20:29 AM not fast nenough.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/4/2012 1:53:49 PM it normaly works superior to my newer company computer
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/7/2012 9:45:42 PM not sure yet - just installed
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/17/2012 4:34:02 PM computer still not operating properly. feel i WASTED $50.00. i really want my money back
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/2/2013 9:32:52 AM It was a great PC when new, but over time has slowed down a lot. I even added additional memory but couldn't tell a lot of improvement.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/1/2013 2:48:37 PM Don't know, just got it.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/20/2013 7:10:56 AM n
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/14/2013 11:25:47 PM it does what I need it to. But hopefully now with better performance.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/23/2013 2:11:57 PM NA
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/12/2009 12:41:17 AM typing and backspace lag
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/27/2014 2:28:24 PM I guess. Not sure it has been having troubles. and I an not sure if PCMatic has fixed any problems yet.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/29/2013 1:36:30 PM Relatively slow old laptop. Updated to Win 7 from Vista. Has been using Optimize 3.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/2/2013 10:46:10 AM please ask after 2 months
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/3/2013 7:32:42 PM I've answered yes to both questions below. However, it doesn't lock up just sometimes comes to a halt and I have to wait. I need to eventually update to Windows 7, just haven't done it yet. My wife doesn't want to go to 8 yet. I have two other laptops...one using Vista the other is a new MAC.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/15/2013 11:20:24 AM Seems to have memory issues
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/30/2013 4:54:58 PM Don't see a way to reject fixes that PC Matic says are optional.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/14/2013 8:54:19 AM na
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/9/2010 9:13:39 AM gr8
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/16/2010 7:37:25 PM The PC runs slower than when originally installed. MSN crashes constantly.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/13/2014 5:00:47 AM very slow and other than us there seems to be LOTS of other uses accessing it
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/12/2009 8:57:01 PM typing lag
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/12/2009 1:15:02 PM sometimes it won't let me go to certain websites unless I clear cache and perform some cleanup.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/10/2013 4:57:15 PM All actions on the computer have gotten progressively slower as the computer has gotten older.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/23/2010 12:00:21 AM it only has been not responding to requests to open programmes recently but i have had viruses and spyware that i think has all gone
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/23/2010 8:38:28 PM trouble loading web sites
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/10/2010 6:49:52 PM I love this pc...but i keep getting bad image messages...
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/16/2011 2:00:26 PM taco taco, burrito, taco, taco flavored kisses
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/14/2010 3:57:36 PM can't start pc tune-up
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/1/2011 1:42:34 PM dsl problems with skype
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/4/2012 7:44:03 PM bought as xp up grade to 7 now 8
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/30/2009 2:18:56 PM Like the computer fine. I believe the problem is related to software that has been installed during the lifetime of the computer
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/15/2019 11:45:23 AM This is a very old laptop and not bad for its age.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/27/2020 2:44:24 PM Its OK
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/25/2018 2:06:45 PM It's old, but it still works!!
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/28/2009 2:08:21 PM infrequent reboots
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/12/2010 3:59:28 PM Keep getting "End Prgram CL RC Engine3 Dummy Winidow" running - End Now or Wait
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/6/2009 3:51:52 AM Vista problems with Windeows Explorer frequently closing with error (needs restart) and DVD not accesible after resume form sleep mode.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/26/2009 6:23:48 PM dell-installed windows software is seen by vista as a non-microsoft product and constantly asks to be allowed to continue
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/24/2010 9:41:11 AM Hard drive is full of video that needs to be archived.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/24/2009 8:13:14 PM dark monitor
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/11/2009 12:45:41 AM constantly updating software / slow boot-up
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/27/2010 7:58:10 PM Sometimes the computer when turning on will not power on and i will have to boot from a previous restore point to get it to turn on.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/12/2009 7:28:28 PM somites sluggish
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/12/2009 11:17:58 PM sluggish sometimes
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/4/2009 2:34:23 PM decently fast computer, plays games well, the laptop is very heavy. Drivers arent fully compatible with windows 7
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/1/2009 11:11:11 PM win 7 = awesome
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/3/2009 9:58:17 AM I think there's glitches in the OS...have had to reformat/reinstall 5 times since purchase just to get normal software to function...Vista SP1, Nokia PCSuite, etc.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/29/2009 6:07:38 PM want a mac
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/17/2020 1:32:01 PM This computer boots very slowly; however, if placed on standby it's speed is satisfactory. At times it will change to a blue screen with the message that a hardware problem needs correcting. I ignore this, manually turn it off and turn it back on. In general; however, it's not running slowly.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/22/2021 12:57:15 PM very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/8/2009 6:18:17 PM Typing lags for qutie some time before catching up with what i am typeing
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/15/2009 6:43:46 AM Bluescreans, games load slowly, programs stop working
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/10/2009 11:27:47 PM Frequent shut downs
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/2/2009 4:03:31 AM It is one of those pcs that was built to use Windows Vista, but I can't stand Vista so I uninstalled and reinstalled XP. I'm wondering if thats why the thing is so slow..
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/29/2010 7:50:33 AM keeps freezing
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/20/2009 9:24:24 AM poor speed at anytime
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/2/2011 3:18:53 PM Having problems with popups, possible virus / Trojan, etc.
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/29/2009 5:56:13 AM bootup very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/14/2009 3:49:34 PM It is ridiculously hot
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/19/2009 1:09:03 PM Start up too slow Shutdown too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/30/2009 9:01:52 PM Vista
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/19/2012 6:51:23 AM It runs very slowly. It constantly has the CPU usage percentage at 57% without running any program although in the task manager the Idle stays at over 85%.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/16/2012 10:12:17 AM will not run backups - hangs then crashes
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/2/2010 1:59:29 AM Its a dell... not my favorite brand... i'm determined to prove myself wrong, its just hardware like all the other computers
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/19/2013 10:26:10 PM I wasn't able to see the scan results before this window popped up... my comments below are based on how my computer was running prior to installing this.
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/25/2013 11:31:56 AM computer is still slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/11/2013 6:02:10 PM Slow. Freezes. Can't get Browser to start. slow buffering on videos. Videos take a long time to download.
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/25/2010 3:35:52 PM ERRATIC MOSE BEHAVOUR
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/3/2013 7:55:33 AM slow start up.
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/27/2014 10:02:14 PM slow. keeps abending with a windows blue screen error.
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/16/2013 12:00:29 PM computer runs very slow and I am hoping that now I have purchased PC Matic my problem will be fixed
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/21/2012 8:02:57 AM very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/4/2014 1:58:06 PM VERY slow start up and takes way to long to open applications.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/14/2013 2:04:55 PM slow and reboot time is awful
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/4/2014 8:14:55 AM Slow, windows vista, hangs
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/21/2013 10:29:31 AM Very slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/23/2014 11:23:27 AM had to update window to window 7
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/30/2013 7:47:35 AM Internet Explorer keeps saying it has stopped working and just goes off
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/24/2012 2:11:38 PM BSOD at least once a week for no apparent reason
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/2/2014 2:07:20 PM was too slow because McAfee wasinstalled when I bought it.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/21/2014 11:05:54 PM Msc: Explorer.exe - "0x029e0800" referenced memory at "0x029e0800". The memory could not be "written". Click on OK to terminate the program (or) Click on Cancel to debug the program ~ ~ ~
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/14/2015 1:25:55 PM old/slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/4/2014 12:37:06 PM Runs slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/28/2014 8:32:55 AM too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/23/2014 12:21:08 PM WE had to restore everything on this pc because it was so bad. We have a lot of pop-ups
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/23/2013 12:58:49 PM SLOW !
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/15/2012 11:15:20 AM ???????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/20/2013 4:19:14 AM It runs slowly and boots slowly and the searches become hijacked to rogue sites.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/11/2015 12:08:31 PM Ading and slow processing speed. Adware and crimeware on my browser
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/4/2015 11:33:40 PM Windows XP not supported. Battery shot. Harddrive failing.
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/14/2015 10:41:38 AM slow running
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/8/2014 8:43:57 PM Computer is slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/12/2014 4:44:59 PM runs slow alot allways freezes up . ajax error messages. error safe speed test msg.
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/8/2014 9:16:35 AM too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/28/2014 4:09:57 PM makes me nervous to keep music and photos on
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/3/2014 9:41:19 AM its always slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/3/2014 1:27:16 PM to slow popups all the time
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/16/2014 3:53:04 PM programs wont run java, fatal error everyday, wont shut off without fatal error
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/30/2014 11:03:50 PM It's very slow.. I cannot download yahoo or pal talk.. scrolling can be really slow. Video's don't alwasy run in sync with the audio.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/5/2014 7:05:35 PM Have none
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/30/2013 8:04:19 PM slow operation,freezes
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/30/2013 3:42:30 PM It has been running slow and the internet speed is also slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/25/2014 11:09:27 AM slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/6/2014 1:36:44 PM very old 7years has been a problem
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/7/2014 5:31:55 PM I get pop ups all the time!
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/16/2014 10:47:53 AM slow and locks up. sometimes hangs up on boot
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/31/2018 2:38:43 PM Hard disc was jusr replaced and the unit is all fouled up
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/10/2015 1:01:35 PM internet slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/19/2015 2:37:19 PM runs slow and sometimes crashes.
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/12/2017 1:17:35 PM Reliable but agrivating due to slowness and lock ups
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/4/2016 6:08:07 PM very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/8/2016 7:56:49 PM It was my son's and I'm not use to it.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/2/2017 12:32:12 PM Continuly getting script errors
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/25/2017 1:13:36 PM slow and little power
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/15/2017 8:07:36 PM It has been running slow, having internet connection problems, and closing programs/browser due to errors.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/17/2017 11:40:55 AM slow no support due to age, dont remember when it was purchased
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/16/2010 9:22:52 PM blue screen sometimes
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/16/2010 10:50:21 PM it's slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/1/2010 6:44:14 AM Runs slow with CPU's running over 50%
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/28/2010 4:20:08 PM keeps freezeing
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/12/2010 7:41:59 AM ????????OS Vista?????????????????????????????Windows7?????????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/24/2010 4:26:01 AM ?????????????????? ???????????????????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/24/2010 8:43:46 AM SLOW KEEPS FREEZING
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/13/2010 2:38:46 AM ???c??????????????PC Matic 2011?????????????windows7?????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/13/2010 8:56:34 AM too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/7/2011 9:06:11 PM getting slower and slower
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/7/2011 7:46:57 PM dvd player stutters at playback
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/24/2011 3:28:18 PM slow, hot, no space in hdd
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/7/2011 10:07:24 AM ?????????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/22/2010 3:48:34 AM ???????????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/7/2010 12:15:57 PM very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/23/2010 7:18:48 PM slowed down, poor batterly life over the years
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/10/2010 9:28:25 PM after a shutdown is performed, it will not start up without restoring the computer to it's current state, preventing the ability to download new software
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/5/2010 9:22:43 PM I'm unhappy with the computer performance
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/13/2010 1:22:31 PM Keeps erroring and shuting down
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/16/2010 5:59:55 AM i dont like yhe vista
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/16/2010 10:49:19 PM Always getting blue screens. In addition, it just stops working and reboots.
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/23/2010 6:09:47 AM ??????
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/5/2011 3:49:53 PM You asked for input before I saw the results
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/17/2011 8:47:39 AM It is slow to load and hangs up in MS Excel
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/17/2011 6:07:05 PM problems when downloading updates. Many errors come up instead. it is also slow to open prgrams and slow on the internet.
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/25/2011 6:16:11 PM The computer is playing sound and music when nothing is open, multiple iexplores are open but only show up in task manager
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/25/2010 9:48:43 AM performance is very slow, time to boot up is very long
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/11/2011 8:40:26 PM It has become very slow over time
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/12/2010 7:52:33 AM ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/26/2010 3:21:17 AM ????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/12/2010 11:23:22 AM it is very slow - Hard drive not full
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/27/2010 7:34:44 PM I don't like Windows Vista
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/16/2010 2:36:43 PM It does not perform at the level I epected of a Dell computer.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/9/2011 12:54:12 AM ??
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/23/2011 9:33:44 PM Sometimes it is so slow; sometimes seems to be hungup for a little bit.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/3/2011 8:15:31 PM after installing an ORIGINAL Microsft office the system crashed and ever since the computer runs slow. the Web browser is also slow and I am not sure its the Norton 360
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/25/2011 2:14:45 PM Vista frequently crashes. Now Interenet browser fails to laod address bar, toolbars or main body and just appears as an empty shell
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/13/2011 9:23:05 PM its old
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/23/2012 10:46:12 AM It has recently sloweddown
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/18/2012 5:00:49 PM It has become sluggish for no apparent reason.
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/6/2011 10:23:58 AM Extremely slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/6/2011 5:18:59 PM Sluggish/responds slowly, sometimes inaccurately
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/11/2012 7:50:00 PM This is my first try, so I do not know just how good it is until I start using my programs
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/25/2012 6:44:38 PM series of problems
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/27/2009 4:43:27 PM the system is got 3 gigs of ddr2 and is to slow for that many gig
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/31/2009 12:27:41 PM freezes up
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/5/2009 5:46:01 AM Vista sucks with too many freezes, but does not always require reboots.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/2/2009 9:00:41 AM Unsatisfaction has all to do with Vista I think, lots of crashes, dumps, re-boots
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/2/2009 7:23:28 PM slow start up
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/8/2009 7:41:58 PM internet explorer keeps quitting
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/1/2009 11:58:27 AM Unsatisfaction has all to do with Vista I think, lots of crashes, dumps, re-boots
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/3/2010 10:11:59 AM So slow in starting and shutting down. Sometimes this Dell PC just turns off without me asking to do it as if it controls itself and not me.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/12/2009 11:30:00 AM SLOW STARTUP AND INCONSISTENT OPERATING SPEEDS
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/15/2010 1:31:41 AM I've already had one hard drive die and now it's constantly freezing.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/6/2009 10:23:13 AM It freezes constantly, most frequently while using an internet browser (not specifically any one browswer), but also while using other programs.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/25/2010 6:50:45 AM canot tell you at this time
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/24/2010 3:57:26 PM VIRUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/5/2010 2:33:44 AM überhitzung
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/26/2010 7:14:10 PM mnj
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/21/2010 8:01:59 AM Very Slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/8/2010 7:32:15 AM it is very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/26/2010 6:32:35 AM ?????···
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/23/2010 7:03:27 AM Its very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/14/2010 2:35:22 AM keeps freezing and get no respomsw
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/12/2010 6:47:39 AM Outlook 2007 locks up frequently and downloads attachments very slowly.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/19/2010 8:02:58 AM cursor jumps all over the page while I'm typing and don't know how to fix it.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/8/2010 7:07:36 PM The computer has experienced 2 hard drive failures resulting in replacement since it was purchased. Hard drive diagnostics, replacement and system reloading are very frustrating and time consuming. ven with good backups, some data and programs are inevitably lost.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/24/2010 11:33:59 PM very slow to start
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/24/2010 12:49:46 PM NET?????????????
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/3/2010 9:05:33 PM PC has experience 2 hard drive failures resulting in replacement of hard drive and loss of some programs and data on both occasions.
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/7/2010 7:16:58 PM very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/10/2010 5:04:41 PM very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/1/2010 1:17:54 PM System running slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/31/2010 3:01:21 AM unable to download updates from windows
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/19/2010 3:35:19 AM slow startup and slow generally
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/28/2010 7:42:34 AM running slow hard to boot up
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/20/2010 12:41:19 PM slow programs
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/11/2010 12:08:35 AM My computer is still very slow even after running your programs.
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/20/2010 4:02:57 PM it's broken. really really broken, but im poor so I use it.
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/13/2010 6:12:01 PM slow load times and memory problems
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/1/2010 6:19:18 PM locks up and freezes up
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/8/2010 11:59:12 PM freezes up, stalls
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/8/2010 1:36:12 AM I hate Vista
 
  1.00 out of 4
8/5/2010 9:36:26 PM computer is very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
3/1/2010 9:15:31 PM jiodwoojJCSLCa
 
  1.00 out of 4
1/28/2010 5:49:47 PM no wi fi.. runs slowly
 
  1.00 out of 4
2/1/2010 9:21:41 PM it runs good
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/30/2011 12:55:45 AM slow, freezes, and gets the blue screen of death
 
  1.00 out of 4
2/2/2011 10:49:03 PM way too slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
1/12/2011 12:08:03 AM Vista is a piece of junk, to put it nicely. I've gotten the 'blue screen' numerous times and don't know why.
 
  1.00 out of 4
10/11/2010 10:44:08 AM often get black screen and can't get it back unless I restart
 
  1.00 out of 4
11/4/2010 12:44:06 AM i get redrected in yahoo for some reason and there is some web pages that dont show/different color
 
  1.00 out of 4
2/27/2017 5:40:36 PM Microsoft programs like Edge do not function. Also, quicken will not install.
 
  1.00 out of 4
8/19/2016 3:00:32 PM slow, very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
2/3/2017 2:07:11 PM Very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
11/7/2014 5:21:30 PM not sure what it is
 
  1.00 out of 4
5/24/2015 5:49:35 PM Unsolicited advertisements, can take up to 5 minutes to load a page, very slow.
 
  1.00 out of 4
6/8/2012 4:36:16 PM Too slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
8/30/2013 2:02:56 PM It fails to connect to Internet Explorer, shuts off by itself, and locks up.
 
  1.00 out of 4
12/15/2013 1:34:57 PM Slow performance
 
  1.00 out of 4
1/12/2014 3:13:47 AM nothing works.
 
  1.00 out of 4
1/25/2010 7:08:26 PM restarts by itself
 
  1.00 out of 4



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