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Microsoft Corporation - Beware of used Xbox 360s
On November 11th 2009 Microsoft booted over a million players (xbox 360 machines) from its Xbox Live gaming service because the units in question were identified as being modified. November 12th E...
Microsoft Corporation - Scrap Windows 7 And Start Over
As a fairly new user of computers and software, I may not be the best judge, but for my money Microsoft needs to scrap their Windows 7 and start over from scratch. I have difficulty getting it to wor...
Symantec Corporation - Poor customer service
My Norton Internet Security for up to three computers was automatically renewed in the spring of 2009 with a new expiration date of March 29, 2011. I downloaded it to two computers. Four months late...
Microsoft Corporation - I Have Been Here Since the Beginning Before Windows Before the Internet, Now it is Time to Leave for a Mac.
The first PC I ever owned was an IBM XT (186). (then came the 286's, and then the 386's. then the pentium etc.) This was before Windows, and the Internet. Sickly green glowing monochrome screens, ever...
Kaspersky - Kaspersky: Bad Customer Support
I had installed KIS 2009 (3 user version) after which my system somehow gt infected and I had to format it. Now after formatting when I went to reinstall KIS 2009 ie enter the activation code the sof...
MacAfee Virus Protection Automatic Renewal - MacAfee Anti Virus Auto Renewal
I was a subscriber to the MacAfee program but changed my anti virus software prior to the expiration of my subscription. Upon expiration, I received multiple emails from MacAfee indicating that the cr...
Video Professor - Won't return your money
Saw the ad for "ebay" video professor, got the package, did not want the service, called and canceled, received a return authorization #, called the company, they have received the merchandise, and th...
Microsoft Corporation - Why would anyone give money to Microsoft after Vista
After what Microsloth did to us with Vista, why would anyone throw more cash their way? This company has been doing it to consumers for years and the not unlike Evita, the money keeps rolling in. I ...
Stamps.com - No network ability
Major problem: still no network version. This means that in the office setting, only one person can use stamps.com. If you use another computer, the first person does not know what the second is print...
ParetoLogic - It is possible to pay for software and ending downloading "malware"?
Has anyone had the following experience? I had a problem with the installation of Windows Live Photo Gallery. I searched the web for a solution. ParetoLogic sudenly offered to me a free scan of my co...
Hooked on Phonics - Hooked on Phonics, aka, What was not in the box
Complaint Description: Purchased the Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Kindergarten System. UPC # 713974010660 and 713974010653. Packaging seemed to be in new condition, however, once opened, the p...
Microsoft Corporation - Why Is My Warranty Expired On My Precious Baby Elite
My girlfriend bought me an Xbox 360 ELITE for Christmas 2008, because I wanted one so badly I owned 360 games before I owned a console. Purchased in December, I was surprised to find that my "STANDARD...
Defender pro - Defender pro head aches
This product has recked havock on my system. I had to finally do a harsh restore to solve all the problems that it has caused. The uninstall function would not work. Do not purchase this product!...
CyberDefender - CyberDefender is a VIRUS
DO NOT DOWNLOAD CyberDefender... It is a Trojan Virus, and spyware and you will have HELL trying to uninstall it!...
Norton - Norton is a SCAM
A couple of months ago I bought my daughter a laptop for school. Of course it came with the Norton software included,(Free Trial version). About 11 days before the free trial ran out she got infecte...
AAA Self-Storage - Bad customer service
I rented for over 5 yrs and the previous mgmt was great. I paid 6 months at a time because the previous mgr promised a refund of unused months (but not partial months). In Aug I dropped off my trailer...
Spyware Doctor - PC Tools Ripoff
Beware! When you buy Spyware Doctor, PC Tools keeps your credit card information and bills you for annual renewals forever. I contacted them to complain and they told me I would be issued a refund. Th...
Satellitedirect.tv - Satellitedirect.tv is just a scam and bloody rip off
Do not waste your money on this company. www.satellite. TV promise unlimited access to 3500 TV channels including the major free Satellite channels. The Software does not connect, I tested it o...
Microsoft Corporation - Dell and Microsoft software
Dell, in 12/03/2005 send my computer Dell Dimension 5150 with Microsoft Office 2003 software installed but without any disk or licence key for reinstallation if needed. Because a trojan virus, on ...
JourneyEd - Wish they would get their act together!!
I ordered software from JourneyEd on Sept. 1 after realizing that I had the wrong software for the class that I am in. I had used the website last semester, and did not have an issue at all. This ti...
Satellitedirect.tv - Satellitedirect.tv is a ripoff - satisfaction guaranteed - THEIR satisfaction
On August 22, 2009 I subscribed to satellitedirect. TV to be able to "watch over 3,500 HD channels on your computer". Their website promises "24/7 unlimited access" and "instant access", that after do...
McAfee Inc. - McAfee "Always On Protection" is nothing more than slamming!
I will not use McAfee products again. And here is why: A few months ago. My McAfee Security Center started popping up error messages saying that I was not protected and that I needed to validate m...
Microsoft Corporation - Go With Mac And Save Yourself A Ton Of Stress And Money!!!
Purchased new desktop with Vista 64 bit (only OS available these days). It will cost me upwards of $800+ to upgrade my other software and hardware for compatibility issues. This new desktop (4 weeks...
Nuance - Forced to pay for technical support
The product is good for the most part but god help you if you require ANY support. I've had to reinstall my products but can't reactivate because how the licensing is done. The website, which is poorl...
Pinnacle - Incompetents run rampant
Bought the software upgrade for $89.95 last year. Unable to install due to various problems, none of which were satisfactorily addressed by Pinnacle's support staff. I have spent, conservatively, 10...
Roxeo - Stay Away
Roxeo: Stay away from this company's products. They are diffcult to install, they weave themselves into the core of your computer and they do not work as advertised. Try to get some help? Their ...
SalesForce - SalesForce Professional Edition Horrible
Bad Cisco Salesforce professional edition. I used it for two days. I asked for a refund, they refused. No managers have yet to return my call. I have repeatedly over the last three weeks, after us...
Simple way to an a - Not worth the money-cheaper to hire a tutor
This product is definitely not worth the $400 cost to the consumer. Do not waste your money. Hire a tutor from your local shool if your kid needs help. If your kid needs help getting organized, buy hi...
Microsoft Corporation - Windows 7 - best OS from Microsoft?
So, for the last month, I've been beta testing Windows 7. The last release came out a few days ago and I installed it shortly thereafter. If you've ever used a Macintosh, the user interface is very ...
Iolo Technologies, LLC - Systemworks Professional is garbage!!
I have been a loyal customer of Iolo Technologies for many years. I have repeatedly purchased their System Mechanic Pro (internet suite type) product over the years. The only reason I ever purchased t...
E-harmony.com - Not worth spending money on
Before signing up I just ran a few checks. On the first settings I had, there were only 25 potential candidates with 30 miles of me, and of these, 6 weren't even in the UK. And since when has China be...
Prevx - Very Positive Experience with Prevx
I recently discovered a Trojan malware/virus on my home laptop that used a file named "el32.dll". Typically I remove them myself by using my anti-virus software or search the web for a solution. ...
Roxio PhotoShow - Too Much 4 too Little.
I joined Roxio PhotoShow membership online and it is a cute little program ( It was a lot better when It was under the SimpleStar Label) CUSTOMER USUALLY PAY A $39.00 MEBERSHIP A YEAR for the on...
Microsoft Corporation - Shocked and Happy... Shappy!
About two weeks ago, my kid's Xbox displayed the red ring of death and the dreaded E74 error message. I couldn't find the receipt for it anywhere, so I couldn't remember if it was under the one-year ...
Hambra Consulting - Terrible Experience
I have contracted with Hambra Consulting on a number of small projects and more recently on a very large Web site project. I initially chose Hambra Consulting on some small projects because of the pri...
Symnatec - Norton Anti-Virus Seems To Be Messing With My Start-Up Of My Computer And I Have To Constantly Download Updates I Already Have
I needed to take my Dell desktop in for repair to Best Buy, aka, Geek Squad after purchasing it only 15 months previously. It could not start up, and after 6 weeks of trying to find the source my mot...
CAPTCHAs - Such A Nuisance
Anyone else just a tad bit annoyed at those CAPTCHAs? You know what I mean..when you go to sign up for a new email address or whatnot, the system makes you enter a series of letters/numbers all jumble...
Video Professor - Classic Bait and Switch - With a Twist (Beware!!!)
BAIT = On TV they tell you that the video is free, just pay shipping and handling. SWITCH = However, only the software they discussed on the TV would be free. They ask you what software package you...
Adobe - 4 Hours and 10 minutes on Hold
Waited on hold for tech support 2 hours and 40 minutes yesterday and 1 hour and 30 minutes today and still have not talked to a technician. The music blasts you r ear the same 3 songs of which I had d...
Intuit - Defective Software
Over a period of two months, we have been trying to make Quickbooks 2008 Pro store data we enter in the item list. We make entries, turn off the computer, and when we come back some of the entries ar...
AllMusicConverter - Great! Not-So-Much The Customer Support, Sometimes
Hi there. The software, AllMusicConverter, is a GREAT piece of programing, and it does a SPLENDID job... BUT! I was off to a good start with the "AllMusicConverter" Customer Support guy. I was ...
Peak8Solutions - Peak8Solutions Essentially Gonzo
I knew a lot of the folks at Peak8Solutions and found their zeal and dedication to be delightful. The problem is, from what I have heard, is that their investors did not have the same feelings. Es...
Tax Software Store Austin TX - Tax Software Store Deceptive Trade
Tax Software Store, Austin, TX deceptively shows TurboTax Home & Business program on their website, deceptively prints out a picture of the same product on the invoice, then shipped an entirely differ...
Photo-Saver.com - Photo Saver Stinks!
I purchased Photo Saver to retrieve photo's on an SD card that been inserted into a cheap camera and rendered un-readable by my computer. After running for hours it created thousands of pieces of phot...
Microsoft Corporation - Do Not Buy An Xbox360 Ps3 Is The Way To Go
I got an Xbox360 on 1-30-07. It only worked for about 4 months then the three red lights happened. I sent it in got it back without the games. I downloaded two of them then it stop reading the gam...
Mcafee - Mcafee 2009
My computer came with Mcafee already installed. First off, it disabled itself from time to time without any warning at all on several occasions, so you constantly have to be checking up on it. Secon...
IHS, Inc. - IHS Petra is outdated, clumsy, unstable
I've been using IHS Petra (formally Geoplus Petra) for more than 3 years. I will start off by generally saying the software is outdated, clumsy, incredibly unstable (especially the ridiculous overlay...
Microsoft Corporation - Executive Offices
Does anyone have an e-mail address for Microsoft Corporation Executive Offices to get help with Tech Support?...
Symantec Corporation - Inefficient Renewal Process Again This Year
Once again this year it is time to renew my Norton security subscription. Once again I waste over an hour of my time because of their poorly designed renewal process. You would think that they would m...
Paretologic - Driver Cure, Reg Cure, Etc - This Company Is Terrible
This company is terrible - I bought a ParetoLogic package ... and ran the drivercure. While it identified lots of problems ... it didn't have any solutions (updated driver not found). Although I...


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