[Berwickboy]

Looking for a good place to take my computer to clean it up. Might have a visus. Here in The Villages. Would like to stay and see work done. What do they charge?
Thanks

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Berwickboy

Looking for a good place to take my computer to clean it up. Might have a visus. Here in The Villages. Would like to stay and see work done. What do they charge?
Thanks

I have had good service at MMD in Lady Lake.

[Gat0r]

Download Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download .Run it.

[SoccerCoach]

Originally Posted by Gat0r

Download Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download .Run it.

However, download it from ninite.com This site gets it to you FREE. Malwarebytes will ask for purchase after 30 days. Try ninite, you'll like it.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by downeaster

I have had good service at MMD in Lady Lake.

A second for MMD.

Z

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Berwickboy

Looking for a good place to take my computer to clean it up. Might have a visus. Here in The Villages. Would like to stay and see work done. What do they charge?
Thanks

Contact Scott Wilcox. He is the BEST.

His number is 352.461.5164

[mulligan]

Check out Refresh Computer in Spanish Springs ( near snappy tomatoes). they are in the business of rebuilding computers.

[baustgen]

The Villages.Net will do a clean up for$85last week.

[Xavier]

If you have a PC running XP, Vista, or Windows 7:

First use CCleaner which is free at: CCleaner - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com You'll only need the free version. First run Cleaner and then the Registry tabs. You won't have to deal with the other tabs at this point.

Then download Windows Security Essentials which is free at: Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows I'd run a full scan for the first time. It'll take a few hours probably. After that set it up for a Quick Scan Daily. Make sure that "Real Time Protection" is set to ON and "Virus and Spyware definitions" should read UP TO DATE.

I wouldn't waste my time with the Malware program mentioned in a previous post. I downloaded it and ran it for a couple of months and it didn't find anything. The reason was that Windows Security Essentials had already taken care of any Malware, etc. I deleted it.

If you do the above two downloads you should see a marked improvement in your performance. Windows Security Essentials will run automatically and in the background. I run CCleaner every couple of days. It only takes a few seconds.

Xavier

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by Xavier

If you have a PC running XP, Vista, or Windows 7:

First use CCleaner which is free at: CCleaner - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com You'll only need the free version. First run Cleaner and then the Registry tabs. You won't have to deal with the other tabs at this point.

Then download Windows Security Essentials which is free at: Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows I'd run a full scan for the first time. It'll take a few hours probably. After that set it up for a Quick Scan Daily. Make sure that "Real Time Protection" is set to ON and "Virus and Spyware definitions" should read UP TO DATE.

I wouldn't waste my time with the Malware program mentioned in a previous post. I downloaded it and ran it for a couple of months and it didn't find anything. The reason was that Windows Security Essentials had already taken care of any Malware, etc. I deleted it.

If you do the above two downloads you should see a marked improvement in your performance. Windows Security Essentials will run automatically and in the background. I run CCleaner every couple of days. It only takes a few seconds.

Xavier

Agree except Malware is very good so try it.

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by Berwickboy

Looking for a good place to take my computer to clean it up. Might have a visus. Here in The Villages. Would like to stay and see work done. What do they charge?
Thanks

Also run a defrag program.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Berwickboy

Looking for a good place to take my computer to clean it up. Might have a visus. Here in The Villages. Would like to stay and see work done. What do they charge?
Thanks

We used CFLGeek (a TV Advertiser) and we were very satisfied with Eddie's in home service on both of our computers. We were fortunate that Eddie was able to be at our home within hours of our calling and he even gave up a part of their evening to be there for us. One of the things that's nice about their service is that you have a choice of having in store service, at home service or even remote service where I believe you can watch what they're doing to your computer as it's being done.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

Agree except Malware is very good so try it.

I agree, Malware is a good program. I have used it. I found that it was not needed if using Windows Security Essentials and CCleaner. If you were using just Malware you'd still need programs similar to Windows Security Essentials and CCleaner to finish the job. Just saying ...

Xavier

[NoMoSno]

Windows Security Essentials will do nothing for malware. It is a virus detector.
Just saying...

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Windows Security Essentials will do nothing for malware. It is a virus detector.
Just saying...

The following (in blue print) is a DIRECT quote from the Microsoft Website. They are not selling this product. They are giving it away! I've been using it since it's been in BETA. It is an excellent product.

What is malware?

Malware is short for "malicious software." Malware is any kind of unwanted software that is installed without your adequate consent. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are examples of malicious software that are often grouped together and referred to as malware.

How to help protect your computer from malware

There are several free ways to help protect your computer against malware:
◾Make sure automatic updating is turned on to get all the latest security updates.

◾Keep your firewall turned on.

◾Don't open spam email messages or click links on suspicious websites.

◾Download Microsoft Security Essentials, which is free, or another reputable antivirus and anti-malware program. If you run Windows 8 or Windows RT, you don’t need Microsoft Security Essentials. (see the warning below).

◾Scan your computer with the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Here is the link for the above: CLICK HERE

NOT just saying... Presenting the Facts ...
Xavier