To those who say this computer is slow -did you remove the pre-installed software like the virus protection? If so, is it still slow?
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we did not remove the software. i really don't think it is that slow though.
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ASAP remove all the provided software bloat and the Macafee security as it SLOWS the Acer down to a crawl. Once gone it runs great!
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Slow is a relative thing. I only do web things, surf and e-mail. Some office 2010 programs and I think speed is ok or even good. Maybe a gamer or high graphics use would be slow.I have removed most of bloatware and have no problems and love computers small size for travel.
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I paid for to have everything wiped out included software, Which took to days. Cost two hundred dollars. Moves somewhat faster.
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Hello there, I haven't had any problem with it so I really don't know. Please consider that this model is an old model and very slow, I bought it 2 months ago and I will replace it because of this. Cheers!
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Look up your laptop brand and model number at the manufacture page and read the spec's . . I would suggest you change O/S to a more modern and better one . . Go visit www.ubuntu.com and down load the latest version and use the TRY button on the CD / DVD runs circiles around Windows any day of the week No Virus's No Bots and No Malware . . Add Gufw for firewall and ClamTK for anti virus and your off and running ( I have to turn my fire wall off to sign into my web site Cpanel ) as the fire wall blocks to much
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I don't find it slow at all, it's the fastest computer I have owned or used. I am not a gamer or anything, so that could be all relative.
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No. I also do not recommend this product. I bought it and ended up having to buy a different one because it was so slow. Its painfully slow.. I even upgraded OS and RAM
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Yes. runs very slowly with more more applications added. We added perhaps 10-15. We had to delete some to add others, etc...
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It came without an antivirus program but since you probably want to upgrade up from buggy XP why not switch to Ubuntu and eliminate the need for an antivirus program?
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It is so slow... I have changed it its operaty system to Window 7.... and the problem is the same....
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O yes. I just opened the box, plugged it in, ran the Install and I was on. I hope this is the speed you want. I am greatly disappointed in the speed. Lastnight it took 3 hours for the Windows Updates to download and install. I figure this computer for a person desiring to do email and school text work. Nothing you want completed at great speeds. Start a program and go get a cup of tea or coffee. It may be up on the screen when you get back to chair. I saw a Asus 11.5" laptop yesterday at Best Buy that is faster for $270. I am almost sorry I did not just buy it, instead. At least I could take it around with me. O yes. I just opened the box, plugged it in, ran the Install and I was on. I hope this is the speed you want. I am greatly disappointed in the speed. Lastnight it took 3 hours for the Windows Updates to download and install. I figure this computer for a person desiring to do email and school text work. Nothing you want completed at great speeds. Start a program and go get a cup of tea or coffee. It may be up on the screen when you get back to chair. I saw a Asus 11.5" laptop yesterday at Best Buy that is faster for $270. I am almost sorry I did not just buy it, instead. At least I... » Read More O yes. I just opened the box, plugged it in, ran the Install and I was on. I hope this is the speed you want. I am greatly disappointed in the speed. Lastnight it took 3 hours for the Windows Updates to download and install. I figure this computer for a person desiring to do email and school text work. Nothing you want completed at great speeds. Start a program and go get a cup of tea or coffee. It may be up on the screen when you get back to chair. I saw a Asus 11.5" laptop yesterday at Best Buy that is faster for $270. I am almost sorry I did not just buy it, instead. At least I could take it around with me. « Show Less
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OH NO!!! I didn't have any problems...just installed like normal...sorry I couldn't help more. :-)
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Hi Seth. I red some bad reviews about this computer too.But these are not about reviewed this computer. More like sellers. I guess I got lucky. Mine is all fine as I wrote my review about this computer. This computer is hard working machine! !
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Not really, mine is really fast even with weak internet conections. And using slow software is surprisingly fast in this computer. Mayve you have some software issues?
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Sorry, but I can't help you on this one. Fortunately, I have not had a bit of trouble with this computer. I love it. And it is Windows 7, which is what I wanted.
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It looks like the 2013 control panel with new features added. To be honest I turned most of the features off because it slowed my fast laptop (I7 3.2 ghz w/ 16 gbs ram 500 gb ssd win7)to a crawl. No viviruses yet. I have not found virus protection that did not slow down a pc. If you buy it tweak it till your comfortable with performance vs protection.
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Both the screen not turning on and the overheating would be covered. The "so slow" can be because it is overloaded, low ram, the internet connection and viruses as well as many other things that really are not necessarily the computer itself so probably would not be covered.
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i have windows 7, runs fine but I stopped the desktop window manager functions to preserve battery life and enhance performance. otherwise, everything runs slowly. I also didn't upgrade the RAM so maybe that's why things are slower with the desktop manager on.
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I haven't notice any slowness in the processor and i had the computer for 3 months now. i suppose it depends on what processes and programs are being run that might affect processor speed. check to make sure you don't have too many programs running simultaneously.