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May 9th, 2007 02:00

Dell Hacked My Computer

I own a Dell desktop and laptop. The Dell Corporation hacked my laptop and reconfigured Internet Explorer to be their own. The symptom that revealed this was that my wireless board started failing. I managed to stabilize the connection trying more things that I really know how to do. Does anyone know how to undo the damage. Apparently they tried to do the same thing to my desktop. Suddenly, my wireless card was wiped out - nothing recognizes it. Also, my graphics card dual monitor mode became impossible to use - the flat panel screen and tv both appear as crt terminals. Tech support verified that the wireless card was bad - wouldn't talk to me about the graphics card. The next level tech was supposed to call, but never has and likely never will. Has anyone ever written to the CEO about taking back a lemon and their hacking. Thanks
  • Jesse L (retired)

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    Posted May 10th, 2007 11:00

    aconfrere,

    Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.

    I can assure you Dell has not and will not hack into any computers.

     

    Jesse L (retired)

  • DELL-Donald K

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 03:00

    This "Hacking" you refer to by Dell is something I'd like more details about.
     
    Exactly how to you know that Dell is attacking your system?  It sounds like you might have a spyware or virus issue, but I've never heard of Dell hacking a system.
     
    How about some details here?  I've all ears (or eyes)  :smileyvery-happy:


    DELL-Donald K
    #IWork4Dell

  • Lenny_eh

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 09:00

    He is probably refering to IE 7...on the very top of my explorer it reads" Internet Explorer provided by Dell "   Maybe a little case of paranoia  going on.
  • Rorsach

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 12:00

    Good point.  It would makes sense for Microsoft to hack your computer, cause then they could charge 60 dollars for tech support to resolve the issue.  Dell lacks this financial motivation.
  • Rorsach

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 12:00

    Just another reason to use firefox!
  • bweed6

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 12:00

    oh dell can hack firefox too. you better believe it. :smileyvery-happy:
     
     
    that was a joke. Aconfrere - why do think dell might want to "hack" your computer? it sounds like your assertion is that dell hacked your system with the intent of causing parts to fail.. (?) what would be the benefit of this?
     
     
  • bweed6

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 15:00

    hmmmm... microsoft, huh? i'll be keeping an eye on them.
  • Rorsach

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 16:00

    I hadn't noticed.
  • osprey4

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 16:00

    Yes, Dell are always hacking into computers to mess them up. :smileywink:
  • ComputaMan

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 19:00

    this is certainly something i want to hear more about...