Need to update:DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MACHINE FROM THIS COMPANY !!!  I just got the computer back from a repair shop. They had to reconfigure everything on it; just enough software was configured properly to allow the machine to start and do basic work. I tried to download Ubuntu. It would not work. I tried all the suggested repairs based on the error messages I received (two straight weeks of work). Finally took the machine in.REPAIR COSTS: $320.49DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE...!!!I had written a more positive review after owning the machine after a week. It is now two months since I purchased and began using the machine. The first comment I wish to make is this was a low cost purchase so please take that into account.I cannot recommend anyone purchasing this machine. I originally purchased this to replace an 8 year old laptop. The laptop had become slow despite frequent check disk ops and cleaning up. Being on a fixed income, I purchased a refurb machine thinking it would at least be faster.The refurb is now slower than the 8 year old laptop; freezes up frequently (often the machine just shuts down). I lost 2 years worth of data (personal medical data) from one freeze. I have checked the machine via windows systems and HP system checks but cannot locate issues. I have returned to using the old laptop. The machine is now out of return date otherwise I would return this machine. Please save your money and look elsewhere...