I have a problem with this computer. vs There’s a problem with this computer.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used. 'I have a problem with this computer' is more direct and personal, while 'There’s a problem with this computer' is slightly more impersonal and general.

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I have a problem with this computer.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a direct way to express that you are experiencing an issue with the computer. It emphasizes a personal connection to the problem.

Examples:

I have a problem with this computer. It keeps freezing.
She said, 'I have a problem with this computer. It won't turn on.'

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We have a problem with your computer.
So there must be some problem with the computer.
We have a little problem with the computer connections.
I have a problem with Julia Levin.
We are still having problems with our computer system.
I have a problem with her profession.
I have a problem with her profession.
I have a problem with you being here.
I have a problem with my teeth migrating.
- I have a problem with Maria.
Not that I have a problem with pregnancy.
Turns out I have a problem with moderation.
More specifically, I have a problem with you.
More specifically, I have a problem with you.
I have a problem with you dating Kirk.
I have a problem with commitment.
I have a problem with a banker.
I have a problem with women yelling.
And I have a problem with all religions.
It's not trimming hedges I have a problem with.

Alternatives:

I'm having an issue with this computer.
This computer is giving me trouble.
There's something wrong with this computer.
This computer is causing me problems.
I can't figure out what's wrong with this computer.

There’s a problem with this computer.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a more general way to indicate that a problem exists with the computer. It is slightly more impersonal compared to the first phrase.

Examples:

There's a problem with this computer. It won't boot up.
He mentioned, 'There's a problem with this computer. It's making strange noises.'

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We have a problem with your computer.
So there must be some problem with the computer.
We have a little problem with the computer connections.
We are still having problems with our computer system.
He is familiar with this computer.
This program is not compatible with this computer.
There may have been a problem at some point along the network path between the server and this computer.
The installation of a package which violates the quality standards isn't allowed. This could cause serious problems on your computer. Please contact the person or organisation who provided this package file and include the details beneath.
We just want you to fix a little computer problem.
It must be a computer problem.
We've been having some computer problems today.
Mr President, I support this compromise resolution on the year 2000 computer problem.
They just don't want you talking about the computer problems.
Sir, this isn't a computer problem.
Well, there's a problem with the computer's date-time sequence.
It was a computer problem or something.
Anyway, he has the aptitude and the free time to address problems regarding computer programming.
No, you told me it was a computer problem.
He said there's a problem with the boiler.
There's no port on this computer.

Alternatives:

This computer has an issue.
Something is wrong with this computer.
This computer is malfunctioning.
There seems to be a problem with this computer.
This computer is not working properly.

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I have a problem with this computer. vs There’s a problem with this computer.