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Virus Related

by Ralph Walker Sr. on Aug.04, 2010, under Windows XP and Vista Updates for Hardware and Software

Before I begin, I would like to think everyone that has left all the wonderful comments on my blog. I admit it has been a challenge to keep this blog updated daily but I am trying. Thanks again and please subscribe to the right of this post and you will get an email when I update my blog. Thanks everyone.

As you know by now if you have been following this Blog, I remove viruses for a living. Even if the service calls does not mention that it is virus related. I always check. Most users or unaware that their PC is currently infected and they are not protected. They are also unaware that most PC makers place trial anti-virus or anti-spy-ware software protection on their PC.


My first step is to get Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from the the official site. I highly recommend the professional edition which can gotten if you click here at a great price. This program has save my skin many days. Not to mention the end-user data.  Go ahead and purchase this and install it.  So why this program is scanning, I check out the installed software on my customer computer. I remove all types of expired anti-virus anti-spy-ware software, including Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Live-Update, Mcafee, AVG, and yes I have seen all 4 software programs loaded on the customer PC at once. By removing these out-date programs has an immediate effect on the PC performance.

Another tool I use is called HijackThis, it is a free program yet it is very powerful, you can get it here, click here.  Be careful when you are using this or your PC operating system will be hosed. I will not be responsible for any data loss. If your PC is currently infected and you need to clean it check some of my earlier posts.  Good Luck.

Download it and allow it to install.  You should get 2 screens that pop up. Close down the one that comes up in notepad.  You do not have to save it just close it down.

The other screen should look like this, see below:

Go through the list very slow and carefully, check anything that starts with BHO, check anything that starts with extra content. Also check off anything that has missing file after the line entry.  If you are getting any .dll errors when Windows starts it will show here.  Write down the error and look for that file entry. Once you have everything selected click on fix checked.

Also look for programs that are starting up when Windows starts.  This will elimate a slow booting and or sluggish computer. Almost every program that you install wants to load when Windows starts.  However their is a check box that will allow your program not to start, when you install any program.

Look for my next post on Lime Wire, if your teenager has installed this on your computer and now it is not working you need to read my next blog post to fix or prevent your computer from losing all your data.

Now reboot your PC and see if this works.  You may have to do it several times.  Just read each line and most items are self explained.  Remember almost all PCs’ are virus related.

Thanks

Ralph O. Walker Sr.

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Can a Tune-Up Help Your PC

by Ralph Walker Sr. on Oct.29, 2009, under Windows XP and Vista Updates for Hardware and Software

How to know it is time to Tune-Up your PC. Your PC can will become sluggish and unresponsive over time. If you are running Windows XP or Vista, the OS does not automatically keep the system in check. The built in tools like defrag and disk check or not the best.

The your computer take a long time to load? Or you getting errors when your computer boots? Does your hard drive seem to be spinning to much.

In my experiences most issues can be traced back to a anti-virus related issues or your computer is currently infected. This will make your computer running very slow. An infected computer will take longer to boot. Some or none of your programs will load. You will get message that your computer is infected and you will be asked daily or hourly to scan and purchase this software now because you have been infected by 100′s of virus. Don’t believe the hype. This is a tactic of a new breed of software called scare ware. Scare ware makes you think you are infected, when you are not. However if the scare ware is not removed in time your computer will be infected.  Around 80% of all personal computers are currently infected.  If your computer is infected and you need it be cleaned and protected, I offer this service remotely for  $75.00. Go here for the Virus Removal and Protection Service.

However if you are currently protected and your PC just needs a PC Tuneup this can be done for  only $25.00. If you are reading this online these services can be preform remotely, just go here. Remote Tuneup Services.  Your computer will be faster and it will lockup less. I will also tell you the amount of hard drive space you have and if more RAM will help your PC.  One of the best upgrades you can do for your PC desktop or notebook is to increase your RAM.

Talk to yall later,

Ralph O. Walker Sr.

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