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DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer Repair

About us

Dos-Boot is a local area computer repair company.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

PC & MAC REPAIR, IN-SHOP LAPTOP REPAIR, AT HOME SERVICE, DATA BACKUP, DATA RECOVERY, NETWORK SETUP & SECURITY, ANTI-VIRUS & SECURITY SETUP, AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING & IT SERVICE.

Amenities

Senior Discount

$10

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.813 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
15%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Cheryl M.
12/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
The service was quick, courteous, and professional. While the price was higher than other providers, I believe the quality of the service and the convenient location made up for the difference. My computer is functionally properly, and that's all I could have asked.
Description of Work: Replaced ac power adapter port.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155.88

David D.
05/2014
4.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I took my laptop to them on a Friday. They called on Saturday and confirmed what I already suspected. Repair was completed by Monday,and I picked it up on Wednesday. It worked fine and there is a 90 day guarantee. The whole experience was fine. However , these people are not cheap. $120 for diagnosis, then parts. Based on cost alone, I don't know if I would use them again
Description of Work: Replace hard drive on a laptop computer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$169

Response from DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
Thanks for the review. Our diag and repair service is a flat rate of $110, ($118.25 after current taxes). We think that's competitive, considering that it covers all labor from start to finish for the work, no matter how many issues we may need to resolve. Though your particular work order may not have needed it, that includes services like data backup, software installation, etc. that many places will charge additional for. We also do our best to give a quick turn around on repairs. Once again, thanks for the business and the review. Please keep us in mind when shopping around for repair in the future, I think you might find our prices are fairly competitive

CAROLYN JAMES P.
01/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I grinned all the way home. I went to Angie's list (via the desktop) and searched computer repair. I liked Dos-Boot's description of services offered, was encouraged by the posted reviews of service delivered, and determined that their location was not too far. I called and explained my problem to Ryan, who suggested what could be the problem and the solution and covered costs if deeper analysis/solution was needed. I showed up. Now that's how service is supposed to be!!!!
Description of Work: My laptop battery stopped charging and the laptop was dead, dead, dead. Ryan took my baby in hand and within 15 minutes fixed the problem and sent me on my way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

Jennifer M.
02/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I am beyond thrilled to have discovered Dos-Boot! Recently, my HP laptop was overheating constantly and shutting itself off. I then began experiencing other issues as a result. I discovered Dos-Boot online. I called and spoke with Ryan, who immediately impressed me with his knowledgeable assessment of my problem and his friendly demeanor. They were available to accept my laptop right away and explained how they would proceed. Because they informed me up-front that the hard drive could potentially need replaced, I was not shocked to receive that call. I love how they kept me informed throughout the entire process, and didn't do anything without asking first. They also told me from the get-go how pricing would work, which was fantastic. (If their initial attempt didn't resolve the problem, then the charges associated with that work would be applied to the additional work. That additional work was capped at a reasonable amount, so any additional amounts I might have to pay would only be for necessary parts. Plus, since they did end up needing to replace my hard drive, that was warranteed for 90 days, so that if I had any subsequent problems, a new hard drive as well as the additional labor would not cost me more.) Long story short, I am incredibly pleased with how these guys do business. Not only are they experts at computer repair, but they are also extremely fast, reliable, trustworthy and considerate of people's cost constraints. I recommend Dos-Boot (and Ryan and Jeff, both of whom I interacted with) whole-heartedly and I am so grateful to have found them!
Description of Work: Cleaned fan, ran diagnostics, replaced failing hard drive (cloned contents first to preserve them)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Rebecca M D.
12/2011
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Dos Boot fixed my laptop screen which stopped working after 2.5 years. It was either buy a new laptop or get the fix and I chose to fix the laptop for about half the price of a new computer. I chose Dos Boot based on their Angie's List and Yelp reviews. They were very professional, called me back with the diagnosis within 2 hours of me bringing the laptop in and I agreed to the repair. They charge a flate rate $110 for labor up front which could be high if you have a minor issue. They promised a finish time of 3-4 working days and I was hoping for a short turnaround and to hopefully have my laptop back by the weekend. My repair required a new laptop screen and these parts had to be ordered. Just 48 hours (+ 4 additional hours) after I dropped off my laptop at their High Street location I got the call that I could come to pick it up! The parts were $180 and total just around $300 with tax but frankly, the ease of this experience was worth the probably $20-30 I would have saved in labor at another repair place. I liked having the opportuntity to use a local business vs. a big box chain repair center.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired my laptop problem; the screen had stopped working suddenly. I had used the internet to try to diagnose the problem myself and had narrowed it down to two possibilities. Dos Boot also mentioned these two possible causes when I brought the laptop to their shop. It turned out to be the more expensive of the tow causes, the backlight display that had malfunctioned and required replacing. Parts were ordered and I had my laptop back just over 48 hours later. They offered me the old screen but I instead opted for them to recycle it for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

STEPHANIE B.
11/2011
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
We've used Dos Boot several times for various different issues (hardware upgrade, hardware repair, virus removal). Each time they have been very responsive, courteous and have completed the work ahead of time (usueally within just a day or so). Their prices are reasonable and they are very friendly to work with.
Description of Work: Virus removal and reimaging laptop computer

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

LaRhonda M.
06/2011
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I dropped my laptop off and paid up front for the service. They told me that that if for some reason they found that they needed more parts they would let me know before proceed and tell me about any additional costs associated with it. I did not need anything other than the hard drive that I supplied them with, they even loaded the new hard drive with the operating system even though I did not have a disc. They have the most reasonable prices for Apple product repair in town, I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Replaced the hard drive in an Apple iBook.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$117.43

DAVID E.
09/2010
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Things went very well; I was very pleased with the work they did. They do house-calls, which is nice. They are recent college grads that specialize in repairing MAC computers for home use.
Description of Work: They removed some data that was making my computer run slowly. They also installed a program for me and did some troubleshooting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

DAVID & VILO W.
03/2010
3.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I did not have any transaction with DOS Boot other than the phone call in which I described the symptoms our computer was exhibiting, the steps I'd taken trying to solve the problem and receiving an estimate.
Description of Work: I called for an estimate to repair a frozen Windows based computer. The price quoted for an estimate seemed high and the person I spoke to suggested that that the problem could be more costly to repair than I estimated making me feel as if he counted my personal experience and knowledge as useless. I called two other businesses an went to the one closest to our home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
I'm sorry you felt that our prices seemed high. Our price quoted for labor includes diagnosis labor and repair labor at a flat rate. We feel our pricing is very competitive. Unfortunately, any time a computer is locking up, it could indicate a hardware failure. Any quote we would have provided would have mentioned that parts may be needed to get your system running correctly. If an operating system is reloaded onto a system with a failing hard drive, for example, the problem may only appear to be resolved for a very short time. Additionally, as a computer repair shop, we aren't able to rely solely on a user's diagnosis. Any information that our customers provide definitely helps us in diagnosing a system, but at the same time we have to consider causes that the end user may not even be aware of (such as failing hardware).

HARLEY H.
12/2008
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Good ethical business at a fair price. Genuinely helpful service providers which is huge when it deals with something this technical that the average consumer doesn't understand. I have passed their name on many times as they truly deserve the referrals!
Description of Work: They diagnosed my problem (which I expected it was from a previous laptop, loose power jack) and repaired it within 2 days. They charged just over half of what a popular "laptop" company charged me for the same issue previously. The laptop was available within 2 days when the previous "laptop" company took over 2 weeks. Great job guys! No Thanks Zoey!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Response from DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE REPORT AND THE REFERRALS!

David S.
10/2008
4.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
They did a thorough diagnosis and were able to narrow down the fix to a diode. Although it didn't work, they took their best educated guess based on their diagnostics. The attempted fix was no charge since it was an inexpensive piece and it wasn't a sure thing (old computer). They eventually concluded it was the motherboard and needed a new one. I gave up, but was fairly satisfied they knew what was going on. Just too expensive for the diagnostic.
Description of Work: Computer diagnosis (didn't boot).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$90

Response from DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
THANKS FOR THE RATING. TO GIVE A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR REPAIR CHARGE, OUR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR CHARGE IS ONE FLAT RATE. TYPICALLY THIS ENDS UP BEING A GREAT DEAL, AS IT COVERS ALL OF THE LABOR INVOLVED IN REPAIRING A COMPUTER, WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE OTHER THAN PARTS. THERE ARE SPECIAL CASES, SUCH AS IN THE MEMBER'S CASE, WHERE WE MAY OFFER TO DO JUST A DIAGNOSIS OF THE SYSTEM FOR A LOWER PRICE. WE OFFERED TO DO A DIAGNOSIS ONLY, AS THE SYSTEM WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO ANOTHER SHOP, BUT THAT OFFER WAS DECLINED. IF PRICE IS THE ONLY REASON WE RECEIVED A "B" INSTEAD OF AN "A" IN THIS REVIEW, I CAN ACCEPT THAT. OTHERWISE, WE WORK HARD TO EARN GREAT REVIEWS.

CANDY C.
06/2008
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
He showed me how to deal with the new computer and was very helpful. He came to my house twice and spend a few hours here each time. This happened on Saturday morning and I left him a message that he returned later the same day and he came to my home the same day.
Description of Work: He retrieved some information from a system that was corrupted and saved my life. My computer hard drive died and he was able to save essential information for me. He transferred all my files on to a new computer and was just amazing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Beth S.
12/2007
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Very fast and thorough.
Description of Work: Repaired Acer Laptop power supply adapter and cleaned up laptop.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$117

Response from DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
IT'S GOOD TO HEAR THAT OUR FIRST REVIEW ON AL WAS A GREAT ONE! WE REALLY STRIVE TO HAVE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND A QUICK TURN AROUND TIME AT THE LOWEST PRICE POSSIBLE. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND WE HOPE TO SEE MORE POSITIVE REVIEWS IN THE FUTURE!

    Contact information

    2060 N HIGH ST, Columbus, OH 43201

    www.dos-boot.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Computer Repair

    FAQ

    DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES offers emergency services.
    No, DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES does not offer warranties.
    DOS-BOOT COMPUTER SERVICES offers the following services: PC & MAC REPAIR, IN-SHOP LAPTOP REPAIR, AT HOME SERVICE, DATA BACKUP, DATA RECOVERY, NETWORK SETUP & SECURITY, ANTI-VIRUS & SECURITY SETUP, AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING & IT SERVICE.

    Contact information

    2060 N HIGH ST, Columbus, OH 43201

    www.dos-boot.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM