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Computer RX

Computer Repair, Internet Service, Computer Sales

About us

Brian Cherry retired from his position at Microsoft, to start Computer RX in 2005. He has over a decade of experience in the computer service industry, and has proven his problem solving skills, premium customer service, and personal attention has Brian the “Go to Guy”, for more than 150 clients in the Rhode Island & Southern Massachusetts area.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Computer desktop and laptop repairs. Small business services including servers. Wireless networking, general IT troubleshooting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.0155 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 155 reviews

Richard W.
06/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Courteous and professional, Brian answered all my questions without condescending. He provided excellent service and charged a very fair price.
Description of Work: Diagnosed problems, salvaged data from bad hard drive, backed up data, gave advice.

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
$35

James B.
05/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Computer would not boot up Windows. Hard drive was gone. Called ComputerRX and their was a prompt response. Ryan came out and took the CPU. He replaced the hard drive, upgraded Windows, and recovered most of my files. When I tried my genealogy program, I was unable to recover my history files, I called him and he then recovered these files remotely. In view of the fact that I would have lost valuable files, I think the cost was worth it.
Description of Work: Replaced the hard drive, uploaded from Windows Vista to Windows 7, and retrieved most of the files.

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
$600

Lu P.
05/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
We could no longer access Windows Live Mail nor McAfee Central. I submitted a request to Computer RX and received a response within minutes. Bruce accessed my computer remotely and diagnosed that the most recent version of McAfee was tainted. He removed it and verified that Mail could then be accessed. He then reinstalled the McAfee software from the McAfee website. Bruce was very easy to work with and he explained what he was doing. We will definitely return to him if (more like when) we have future issues.
Description of Work: Restored access to email

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
$50

David B.
04/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Fantastic - I called on a Sunday afternoon and Brian called me that evening (I wasn't expecting a call until the next business day). We briefly discussed my situation and made arrangements for me to bring my laptop to him the following Wednesday. He ordered a new keyboard for me right over the phone (I had it shipped express mail so it was more expensive than normal shipping but that was my choice since I wanted my laptop back and functioning as soon as possible), I received a prompt notification when it arrived and I visited his workshop Wednesday evening as agreed. Brian was waiting for me and he quickly took out the caffeinated keyboard, did some basic diagnostics, put in the new keyboard (which he had waiting) and voila, I was back in business. Quick (I think the entire process took less than 20 minutes and he did the repairs right in front of me while I waited), easy and far less expensive than going to one of the big-box outlets, I was absolutely satisfied in every respect (in fact I'm typing this review on my new keyboard) and Brian has earned a new customer for any future issues I or my family has with our personal computers.
Description of Work: Replaced my laptop's keyboard after I accidentally spilled coffee on it.

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
$83

Jeffrey H.
03/2015
5.0
computer repair, computer sales
  + 0 more
I had an elderly friend who was going into a nursing home. He required a laptop and to have his current computer's hard drive copied to his new computer. Brian did this remotely. Brian was even going to go into the nursing home and hook-up the laptop and help my friend learn to use it. Unfortunately, my friend died. The $150 was for the remote service; Brian sold the computer to another customer. The reason I chose Brian Cherry to perform this task was because I have been using his services for many of years. I know computers very well and I'm extremely picky when looking for any type of service and product. When it comes to computers, I contact Brian. I have sent many a friend his way and they always report positive results. Brian's a computer genius who's very friendly, extremely reasonable with service and product costs, and bends over backwards to make sure you're happy.
Description of Work: Purchasing a new laptop computer and remote service for a friend.

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
$150

Gail M.
02/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Provider returned my email within 10 minutes and finished the work within 2 days. He was extremely helpful and knowledgable. The computer is working better than when it was new.
Description of Work: replaced a hard drive, added ram and cleaned desktop PC. Provided additional recommendations for updating other computers

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
$650

Peggy Z.
02/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I contacted Brian Cherry of Computer RX through Angie's List on Friday, February 6, and he called me less than 15 minutes later. We spoke about the problems I'd been having with my computer, and he suggested he would try to diagnose and repair the issues with my computer remotely. I agreed, and he got right to work. It took a few hours which did not require my involvement. As it turned out, my computer was loaded with malware, all of which he was able to remove. He also ran tests to make sure my computer was clean. He called to let me know when all work was complete. An invoice was e-mailed to me within a couple of days which I was conveniently able to pay online. My computer is now running much better. Brian really knows his business, and I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Repaired my 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
$75

Joseph T.
01/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Brian is, in a word, awesome. I got a quote from the "big guys" that was more than twice what Brian charged me and that didn't include a new PC. He knows his stuff, has amazing prices, and his service can't be beat. He won't sell you stuff you don't need and if he runs into any problems, he sticks with the issue until it gets resolved. We hit a snag on the install (not his fault) where he had to bypass a previously installed firewall (I didn't have the username or password). It took an extra 3 hours to resolve, but he was not going to let it go until everything was right. I'll never use another tech service or buy a computer from anyone else again. Whether it's for your personal computer use or a small business, Brian from Computer RX is who you should be using to service your tech needs.
Description of Work: Built me a new server for my small business as well as a PC, connected 8 workstations and 9 users to the new server and joined them all to the new domain, set up printer and shared files, transferred all of the data and programs from the old server and workstations to new machines.

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
$4,600

Raymundo D.
12/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Brian is very professional. Everything he said he would do was performed as promised. The PC runs smooth, fast and dependable. I feel comfortable referring Brian to my friends and family. Brian was very flexible with his schedule and availability. I will be bringing him my other computers.
Description of Work: Brian cleaned out the Malware from my desktop pc. He cleaned the entire computer and took out the Bad Ram and updated the memory with new Ram (2 sticks of 1 gb each, 2 GBS ram total). The computer kept locking up (freezing) while attempting to use it.

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
$95

Ann-Maria A.
11/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I called Brian on Saturday morning at 9:00, he was at my home at 11:00 and was able to save the data. . He had to take the laptop to his shop in order to replace the hard drive with a brand new one. I really needed it back quickly and he went above and beyond by making sure I had it back by Sunday morning and even stayed and loaded on the programs that I needed for my documents and files. He also downloaded back up programs for me and showed me how to manage them to ensure I wouldn't lose any files if anything like this were to happen in the future......He literally saved my laptop as well as saving me from hours of work to restore everything that could have been lost... And I must add that for coming to my home twice -- on a weekend no less -- his rates were more than fair....
Description of Work: Brian saved my laptop ! Hard drive decided it just didn't want to operate any longer and froze my entire computer....major disaster for me as I have several company files, documents, and quickbook files on it.

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
$400

Tina H.
11/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I called Brian and although he was busy at the time, he called me back a little later as promised. The issues were on my computer that I use for my business billing, and Quickbooks. He was able to remotely review my computer and make diagnosis. He ran some malware identifying programs which discovered some attachments which were removed. He ran some additional programs and removed other nonessential items. I had installed the Cloud back up, but it wasn't working. Bryan finished the process needed and made sure the back up was working. He spent a Friday evening and Saturday morning working on the issues. I was extremely pleased with how quickly he was able to repair my laptop and that he could work on it remotely. Thus saving downtime for my business. I felt very comfortable with the remote usage as I could see what he was doing on my computer. Bryan was very good about explaining what was happening and why. I learned a lot and Bryan will be the only person I will call for computer help. I would highly recommend Computer RX for both businesses and personal computer concerns.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired "Blue screen" issue and completed installation of WD Cloud back up.

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
$175

Trish S.
10/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I called and left no message. He took the initiative via caller ID to call me back. We spent 15 minutes on the telephone and he gave me very helpful information. He is clearly a reputable, honest business person. Although I will not need him today, I definitely will call him in the future. His experience spans many years and he is very respectful. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Consultation

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

Thomas K.
07/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
He did a thorough job. They are timely.
Description of Work: .

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
$175

CURT V.
06/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
We had set up a new company web page and web address and the supposed professionals at GoDaddy left us in the lurch when it came to setting up the email address. After over an hour on the phone with GoDaddy, we were unable to send of receive emails to our new email address. GoDaddy said we would have to have someone come to out to our house and troubleshoot the issues. We did a quick search on Angies List and came up with Brian Cherry from Computer RX. Brian listened to our problem, quickly set up a remote connection and went to work on the desktop. He methodically went through all the settings and within an hour had everything set up and working perfectly. He was so pleasant and easy going and a true professional to deal with. We could not be more pleased with everything and his price was more than reasonable. We would have gladly payed even double what her charged us. Great guy, great company!
Description of Work: Registered a new web address, website and then needed to set up new email address on desktop and smartphone.

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

Doreen M.
06/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
The best service imaginable. We have had our computer and laptop serviced by Brian and we are so pleased by his professionalism. His fees are more than reasonable. Brian is always a phone call away with prompt return calls and fast service. Soooo glad we found him and will bring all our PC and laptop issues to him from now on. Highly recommend !!!!!!!!!
Description of Work: Removed malware from our laptop and PC. Installed anti virus. Undated 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
$150

Brian D.
03/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
After testing the computer, Brian didn't recommend repair as being cost-effective. He didn't charge for the work and gave me great advice about what to consider when buying another laptop. He was prompt, knowledgeable and honest. I'll definitely be back
Description of Work: I brought my laptop in because of possible hard drive failure. .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

John T.
01/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Our computer problem was solved - quickly and at a fair price. Will definitely call on Computer RX when other computer problems pop up.
Description of Work: Brian helped remove a nasty bit of malware that had infected one of our laptops. The challenge was the encryption added since it is a work computer. As he said, he had to do it the old fashioned way but it worked. When a secondary problem developed after we got it back he was gracious enough to take care of that as well. Job well done.

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
$125

Thomas K.
01/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Remedied most of the problem - there remained one program that attempts to start up with I open a picture file, and the program is no longer installed, so I have to keep cancelling the attempted start-up every time I change picture folders - he couldn't get it fixed. The hassle is manageable, and perhaps it's something that connot be fixed. Otherwise, and excellent job.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Cristiana M.
09/2013
5.0
computer repair, internet service
  + 0 more
Brian was phenomenal! He fixed all the issues and even provided additional help and information. Was easy to talk to and ask questions and made sure all the issues were fixed and all 5 laptops were working (like new) before signing off. He made sure to tell me that he would be available for questions and not to hesitate contacting him. Brian was professional, knowledgeable and quickly gained my trust. I will do business with him again, and highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Upon contacting Brian by phone, and explaining that I had 4 laptops with system problems which I believed were due to network security issues, and a new laptop that needed to be set up; he made himself available the next day and stated he could work on the laptops via remote log in. I was surprised that he didn't ask me to bring all 5 laptops to his business, and opted to work on them remotely, but decided (based on Angie's List rating) to trust him. I'm glad I did, Brian was logged in to all 5 laptops and was proficient to work on them almost simultaneous while explaining each step he was taking. He installed virus protection, clean up old programs, fixed the sound on 2 laptops that didn't have sound in over 1 year, and set up my new 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
$150

Susan E.
07/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
He was extremely responsive and quick to help. Because he did not find any problems when he kept it overnight it did not charge me for that, only for the time he spent checking it remotely. I would absolutely use him again. Very satisfied.
Description of Work: My computer was running very slow and freezing at times. First he logged on remotely and looked for problems and malwear which he did find and delete. The problem persisted. He asked that I bring my computer to him and he kept it overnight to recheck it. He found no further probelms. He suggested that the problem was due to something that was attached to the computer at home. I unplugged the desktop port for USB plugs and this fixed the problem.

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

Timothy C.
07/2013
2.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
He did not find any problems that he could fix, so I paid the fee and my computer still does not work properly. The provider should return money if he cannot fix the problem.
Description of Work: He Remotely scanned my computer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$30

Jodys C.
06/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I have been using Brian for my computer guy for the past 8 years. he is reliable, punctual, professional, and a great guy. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: built me a new 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
$1,000

Esme H.
06/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
He was excellent in all respects
Description of Work: Upgraded my Dell to Windows 7, transferred all my programs and history, added new memory, and helped me select a new printer.

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
$600

Marjorie H.
05/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
They called me for the tune up over the phone, I was satisfied with the service.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal from them for a computer tune up.

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

$39

Martha K.
03/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
My experience with Computer RX was great. Throughout the whole process, Brian was courteous and knowledgeable. The problem he encountered had eluded a previous technician who had come to my house to work on it, but Brian correctly diagnosed it. The repair cost was very reasonable. Brian will be the first person I call if a problem comes up again. Seriously, why would you go to a big box store to fix your PC when a local company like Computer RX is so excellent?
Description of Work: Brian correctly diagnosed a problem with my desktop PC, which was unable to boot. The auxiliary hard drive was dying which was interfering with the boot process. Brian removed the drive.

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

Contact information

229 Walcott St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

http://www.ricomputerrx.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Licensing

No License Required for Trade

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

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Service Categories

Computer Repair,
Internet Service,
Computer Sales

FAQ

Computer RX is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Computer RX accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Computer RX offers free project estimates.
Yes, Computer RX offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Computer RX does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Computer RX offers emergency services.
Yes, Computer RX offers warranties.
Computer RX offers the following services: Computer desktop and laptop repairs. Small business services including servers. Wireless networking, general IT troubleshooting.

Contact information

229 Walcott St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

http://www.ricomputerrx.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM