MOLLY'S PC SHOP ripoff, PIRATED WINDOWS OCEAN SHORES Washington

When dealing with "mom & pop" computer stores, on average you will get a far superior computer than one by Dell, HP, or heaven forbid....Gateway.

But.....

There are certain things in regards to the OS (thats Operating System....ie: Windows!) that one should ALWAYS do.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ASK FOR THE FULL DISK!! Not the upgrade...the full install of the OS....period.

Most big box computer makers like Dell, and Gateway now dont use disks, but rather a "partition" on your hardrive that has all the needed data. I really dont care for those, dont trust them, and never will. For massive failures, you have nothing to reinstall your OS. You just cant beat having that original OS install disk in case of biblical disaster.

Small shops that build your machine to your needs are a better deal and often much cheaper. But always be wary about the OS. Always! Make sure you have the OS "in the deal" so to speak. Often times people that are not to computer savy dont understand this. They assume the OS is just something that "comes" with a computer. Consider the OS just another piece of the "deal". Just like the keyboard, mouse, monitor,etc. Make sure its on the invoice. Make sure you get that DISK in your hands. And make sure its a legit copy (serial numbers etc.). Never assume that the OS is part of the deal. Thats where they will rip you off, and just install your OS off a disk that they already have used on 10's if not 100's of machines.

But as a whole, I will build my own computer or have a "mom&pop" shop do it loooong before buying a pre-built from the big-boys. They play their own nasty little games, and they ALL do it. At least with the small shops there are some honest people out there. You just need to know what your dealing with.

why should i have to pay for windows xp twice.
and yes mike you are right i do not know anything about computers but i do know that when you buy a new one that is supposta have windows xp you expect it to have windows xp not a pirated version of it.that microsoft does not allow.
i have had others look at it andtell me that i am running old softwear on it '97 how is this if it is a new computer?
thank you

Although I am confused by many things in your report (like how to report someone to "windows", her is my advice. Installing copies of windows on multiple machines, while banned from microsoft is a common practice. If she didn't there would be an additional $100 on every bill for a new copy of windows XP. Since you said the problem with the new PC was a bad copy of Windows, do what she should have done, go to the store and BUY a copy of windows and install it on your machine.

I can tell by your terminology references that you really have no idea about computers, as many people don't. So the next time you need to buy one, since you don't know what you are talking about (no such thing as 3d video CHIP, it's a 3d video CARD) go to a reputable company like DELL or Gateway so if you have a problem like most users I encounter like yourself, you can call them 24/7. In the meantime, I am sure there are hundreds of people in your area that can figure out what the issue is with the new machine and fix it for you fairly cheap.