Become A Computer Repair Technician With Free Computer Repair Help
When it comes to having computer issues, there is one major factor that comes to mind, cost. How much will it cost to fix the computer you have, go buy a new one, and the worst thought that comes to mind computer repair. Getting a computer repair technician to fix what 95% of the time can be done by the owner with a little patience. I have done computer repair for over 10 years and custom built computers for just about that long, that most of the issues customers had 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 costs 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 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 up and running smoothly and browsing safe and avoid paying high repair costs at your local computer repair company.