There are 2 main issues seen most frequently with home computer users in relation to software problems or performance of their Windows operating system.
1. Viruses and Malware. It happens. [Read more...]
New Computer Slowing Down
July 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ONLINE COMPUTER PERFORMANCE SERVICES AVAILABLE!
So a few months off the shelf, and now your noticing your PC is slowing down? Optimizing your system performance is easy and is something that should be done from time to time. When you purchase a new computer, it will usually have bundled or pre-installed software applications on it. Most of these are provided by the manufacturer, and others are paid marketing applications such as internet services, and other trialware. What most people don’t realize is that these programs are often running every time you turn on your computer, also known as startup applications. [Read more...]
McAfee SiteAdvisor Not Working
July 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
Over the past few months I’ve noted that during the majority of Mcafee Security Center Subscription installations, McAfee SiteAdvisor is failing to install. I’ve also noted that on many systems with Mcafee SiteAdvisor already installed, it has recently failed to work. This may have occured shortly after an update, new installation of McAfee, or after a Firefox or Internet Explorer update.
The specific reasons why this is happening is unclear, and I have yet to receive a definitive answer form the McAfee community. There are a couple of workarounds that have shown success if you miss or would like to use the McAfee site advisor functionality. [Read more...]
How to Avoid Getting Viruses and Malware
July 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ONLINE REMOTE VIRUS REMOVAL AVAILABLE
There are quite a few resources and services available to help you remove viruses, but what about the preventative maintenance? Even with real-time protection, you can still get malware on your system. To avoid getting viruses, there are a few safe-search practices you can employ to help protect your system better. The following are the most common malware transporters. Or ways to access malware which leads to unexpected virus downloads. [Read more...]
