PC/Laptops infections can be removed with no loss of data!

Are you infected ? Book in for a full health check and malware and virus removal. We will free your computer system from infection and give it a general health check so it’s back to be running as it should.

If you’re unsure but suspect something is wrong, then don’t worry, we offer a free checkover, just call in and see us.

How do I know if I’m infected ?

Is your computer or laptop running slow or behaving irrationally? You may have spyware or even a virus on your machine. It’s very easy to get an infection these days, and once the infection is in your computer, it can spread and increasing get worse over time. Infections can also compromises your security and leave you vulnerable to hackers, display incorrect search pages and collect personal information such as bank passwords.

Want to check if your machine is clean ?

IT’S FREE! Yes we offer a free diagnostic check, we don’t expect you to pay for piece of mind, we are here to help. We can quote you before any real work is done.

What does it cost to clean up my machine ?

Jobs can vary, but 90% of jobs can be fixed without having to wipe your machine, which means you won’t lose any data or have to reinstall any programs. The standard cost for this is £55 which includes a full check over to make sure your PC is running up to speed.

Spyware infections, what is Spyware ?

Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first, such as:

• Advertising
• Collecting personal information
• Changing the configuration of your computer

Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive information.

Trading tracking for services

That does not mean all software that provides ads or tracks your online activities is bad. For example, you might sign up for a free music service, but you “pay” for the service by agreeing to receive targeted ads. If you understand the terms and agree to them, you may have decided that it is a fair tradeoff. You might also agree to let the company track your online activities to determine which ads to show you.

What spyware does

Other kinds of spyware make changes to your computer that can be annoying and can cause your computer slow down or crash.

These programs can change your Web browser’s home page or search page, or add additional components to your browser you don’t need or want. They also make it very difficult for you to change your settings back to the way you had them.

Know what you’re installing

The key in all cases is whether or not you (or someone who uses your computer) understand what the software will do and have agreed to install the software on your computer.

A common trick is to covertly install the software during the installation of other software you want such as a music or video file sharing program.

Whenever you install something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. Sometimes the inclusion of unwanted software in a given software installation is documented, but it might appear at the end of a license agreement or privacy statement.

Computer Viruses

What is a virus ?

Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation. A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer, use your e-mail program to spread itself to other computers, or even erase everything on your hard disk. Viruses are often spread by attachments in e-mail messages or instant messaging messages. That is why it is essential that you never open e-mail attachments unless you know who it’s from and you are expecting it. Viruses can be disguised as attachments of funny images, greeting cards, or audio and video files. Viruses also spread through downloads on the Internet. They can be hidden in illicit software or other files or programs you might download.