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October 6th, 2022 15:00
72 hours
Inspiron 3455
only 72 hrs is what dell stand by an online fix. the pc is 6 yes old. i have had issues starting near the time of purchase, about 1 yr in, at the start i was so impressed and very pleased. then the slow decline to now pc does not respond, shut down or start up without an issue. when i can get to dell website and use driver update or diagnostic it gets these (this has been the case for the last 3 weeks chat is not helpful) messages:
Quick Test error
We're sorry, an error occurred and we could not complete the scan. Please try again.
and
Driver detection not available
Please try again later or use the link below to find drivers by Service Tag or see a list of drivers available for your product.
then try manually
inspiron_3455_vrstro_3055_4.3.0 version is protected, cant flash to 04.03.00 version...
I paid the ransom 100 days ago and had to reinstall(?) win 10 to only to face a problem again 3 months later. So what do you do? i have the choice of paying $99 for online help and the GUARATEE is for 72 hours!!! its Thursday so if on Monday i still have a problem i will have to pay another $99 to fix for the third time!
Is this reasonable?
DELL-Jesse L
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April 4th, 2023 04:00
disappt,
You may want to reinstall Windows on the system.
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April 4th, 2023 07:00
Ransomwares, ? You may had to replace your hard drive or do Clean Install...
" I paid the ransom 100 days ago and had to reinstall(?) win 10 to only to face a problem again 3 months later. "
If the ransomware locking down the files (e.g., gandcrab, etc...) or ban you from the desktop, ... the chance are there actually an ransomware attack. I had faced one like you, but I'm lucky because there's two Windows installs.
The term "paid the ransom," if that was done by crypto, etc; It's actually a ransomware attack. It's forbidden for my region that I had to pay crypto.
For me, the only reason for you is to reinstall Windows or, hek, eventually replace the HDD. My tactic to do, due to the fact that your device is too old to get extended warranty, is a shiny new HDD or to do dualbooting with Linux.
If it was an RaaS attack, go advanced: cease that HDD out of the 6 years old AIO and cost money on a new HDD instead.
Once then you will had to reinforce your network [this means you need scramble their consequences out]
If there was an non-RaaS ransom attack: An full reformat (from another device) and Windows reinstall is required only, unless if too severe, replace HDD.
If Dell were mentioned notable for doing a ransom with you, I regret: 6 years old is too long - and you don't know how to screw the device open for a check.