When it comes to having computer repair issues there is one major factor that comes to mind, cost. How much will it cost to fix the computer repair issues you have, go buy a new one, and the worst thought that comes to mind computer repair. Getting a computer repair issues technician to fix what 95% of the time can be done by the owner with a little patience. I have dealt with computer / pc repair issues for over 10 years in the Altamont / Effingham Illinois areas and custom built computers for just about that long, that most of the issues customers pc / computer repair issues where software related, viruses, spyware, missing opertating system files. There was the occasional hardware issue but mainly upgrades, memory(RAM), graphic cards. By the time the expense of the computer repair issues are paid, the owner could have went out and purchased a new computer instead. Computers these days are more affordable then ever. It doesnt matter if the computer is a Dell, Compaq, Acer, Gateway, IBM, all computers are the pretty much same. Computers have a motherboard, memory(RAM), Hard Drive. Most of todays motherboards come with onboard sound and video so unless the computer user is a gamer and needs higher resolutions, onboard video and sound works for most computer users. Through the years i have owned all the brand names mentioned above and many more and every computer functioned the same. Why, because they are the same. This page is about how to avoid those high computer repair issues costs and help computer users save time and money by keeping the computer running virus and spyware free.
- First thing to do when the computer is running unstable is to make sure the anti-virus software is up to date or if the computer does not have one installed click the link below to downlaod a free anti-virus software and in my opinion is the best. Avg Free
- Secondly, download this free anti-spyware program to scan you computer and remove any unwanted software that cannot be ended: Spybot Search And destroy or downlaod Windows Defender From Micosoft.
- Update the operating system you are running by going to to START-ALL PROGRAMS-WINDOWS UPDATE, or by going here Microsoft Windows Update.
- For those real bad spyware removal issues, downlaod Hijack This. I have removed many hard to remove spyware programs that love to live and never leave the system tray by the clock like bargin buddy, gator, weather bug.
Delete your Temp, Temporary Internet Files, Cookies, and History. Most newer Windows operating systems hide these folders so they can be viewed and accessed by opening Tools - Folder Options - View. Then put the dot by "Show Hidden Files And Folders. There will be a warning box pop up warning that this will show critical system files and removing them could damage your computer, which is true to some files and folders but not the ones stated above. Continue and uncheck next to Hide protected operating system files(Recommended) then click apply. Then goto My Computer - Local Disk - Documents And Settings - User Folder - Local Settings. In there you will find the Temp Folder and the Temporary Internet Files Folder and the History Folder. Delete the files in the folders. The Cookies Folder can be seen in the User Folder before clicking in the Local Settings Folder. By doing this every so often, all the browsing data can be removed. To browse really secure, go and download Anonymiser. Finally, lay Internet Explorer to rest and download Firefox and surf safer then ever before. Doing these simple things mentioned on this page will easily keep the computer repair issues down and the pc up and running smoothly and browsing safe and avoid paying high computer repair issues costs at your local computer repair company.
If pc / computer repair is on your list of issues needing attention, we would love to hear from you. Burtonics is located in Altamont Il and doing pc / computer repair locally and the surrounding areas around Effingham Illinois. With our affordable rates and free pick up and drop offs, we would like to have you as our customer. We look forward to making that pc like new again. New or old computers, we will save you money with quick and affordable upgrades and repair work.
