Microsoft Security Essentials is a good alternative anti-virus.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free powerful anti-virus that works on PCs running Win XP – Win 7. We have been recommending Microsoft Security Essentials to clients for their home and small business computers as an alternative to expensive anti-viruses that usually do not work.

Without mentioning any names, many people use products that really slow down the computers. Why pay for an anti-virus that does not work and slows down your computer?

If you aren’t running anti-virus software on your pc or you are just plain unhappy with your what you are currently using. Check out Microsoft Security Essentials at: windows.microsoft.com/mse . Do make sure to remove your current anti-virus before installing any other anti-virus.

Abundant Computer Services has cleaned thousands of viruses on many machines and would love to help you in any computer repair needs. If you’re having trouble with your Mac or PC, give us a call at (904) 371-3118. We are here to help!

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Cleaning Out the Viruses on Your PC!

Do you feel that your home computer seems to be running slow? Do you live in the Jacksonville, Florida area as well? If so you are in luck! There are multiple methods for PC repairmen to get rid of viruses, sometimes your regular anti-virus program may not work! This is why hiring a PC repairman is in your best interest not only for yourself but also in your data. You never know if your data has been compromised until it is too late. This is why using a local PC repairman is useful!

There is a plethora of PC repair services in the Jacksonville, Florida area as well as online. So how do you know to trust one? Allowing someone to gain access to your PC in this age is like letting someone into your home. We keep various amounts of information on our PCs both personal and professional. Well this computer service is great because everyone is well experienced! Not only that but treating customers as friends and with respect shows a great quality in a PC repair shop.

The process of virus cleaning can get complicated! You count on your anti-virus program to catch all of your viruses, but what happens when your computer will not let you run your anti-virus program? This is a perfect sign that you need to hire a PC repairman! Sometimes you have to boot in safe mode, and turn off networking features, or several other features! You need to cut off the internet connection to the virus; this is how hackers are able to access your information. Computer repairmen in the Jacksonville, Florida will also try to ensure that you are secure from any other virus attacks again! They will give you tips on how to keep your computer safe. Also checking common troubleshooting problems such as your Wi-Fi connection being unsecure is another way for viruses to infect your computer and cause havoc.

Thinking you can repair your PC on your own? This is a common mistake most people make; they think that they will just download any free software on the internet that will help them destroy a virus. This never normally helps, the software most consumers download is normally a virus disguised as an anti-virus program.  Windows does not see it as malicious software as long as you confirm the download, so it is let through your firewall and directly to your files. This is another vital reason using a local computer repairman in the Jacksonville, Florida area can save you time and money! Money, which is another problem we need to talk about. Viruses can gain access to all of your files including bank accounts and credit cards. Viruses can then steal your identity and that is another problem you have hassle with. This is why keeping your computer virus free is vital!

All in all spending money on a computer repairman in the Jacksonville, Florida area to protect you is worth it. We specialize in virus removal so let us help you today! It is an inexpensive price to pay to keep your data safe for your business, family, and yourself.

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24/7 Computer Repair in Jacksonville Florida

Have you ever had a computer issue and it was after hours?
Are you not able to get a hold of anyone after 5pm?

We are here to help! We provide 24/7 Computer Repair services in the Jacksonville FL and  Surround area. We will come to your place of business or home and take care of the issue.

Call us 904-371-3118 for a free phone consultation.

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Is Microsoft Outlook acting up?

If you are having issues with Microsoft Outlook, then starting it in safe mode is your best bet. Starting Outlook in Safe Mode will prevent add-ins from being loaded, prevents several settings files from being loaded and turns off the Reading Pane which in turn helps you diagnose the issue.

To start Outlook in Safe Mode here is what you need to do:
■ Windows XP
Start-> Run; outlook.exe /safe
■ Windows Vista and Windows 7
Start-> type; outlook.exe /safe

If you are having issues that you just cannot figure out. Call the Jacksonville FL Computer Repair Experts at ACS (904) 371-3118

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Beware of “Cleanup Programs”

These days, there are tons of free “Cleanup Programs”. How do you know which ones are real and which ones really work? That is tough because we have tested various ones that you see offered on TV, such as finallyfast.com and others. We have found that majority of these registry and system cleaners can do more harm then they do help. Some such as finallyfast.com have even been found to have spyware built into them. The only one I have found to work well is CCleaner. This is a great program and will clean your computer pretty quick. So when surfing the web for a free alternative, be careful, because you might just make your PC worse than it was before or compromise your PC to more spyware and viruses.

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Is your screen upside down in XP?

It is not often that we get phone calls about this issue but it is a pretty simple fix. A customer usually accidently hits random keys on the keyboard and then all of the sudden their screen is upside down or sidways. Here is the fix:

  • Step 1

    Press the Ctrl + Alt + arrow (left, right, up or down keys) keys to rotate the screen in the direction you would like.

  • Step 2

    Press the CTR + ALT and arrow keys until you have the desired rotation. This works with most computers that run on Windows XP. If this doesn’t work, follow Step 3.

  • Step 3

    Click the Start menu then Control Panel, then Display, then the Setting tab, and finally the Advanced button. Check for an Orientation option. Once found, just select the correct Orientation needed.

If you are still having issues and these steps did not help, please feel free to call one of our highly trained technicians at (904)371-3118.

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How To Use Ccleaner.

First step, download ccleaner from here . Make sure to click on download latest version on the top right of the page. Filehippo.com has many free software titles that work very well.

Next step is to install and run ccleaner. Once you open ccleaner it will look something like this:

ccleaner

Please make sure to close down any web browsers before running this software. Just click on Run Cleaner and ccleaner will do the rest!

This is a very useful tool, it will delete all of your temporary files and does a better job than the Windows disk cleanup utility.

If you have any questions about this tool or any other computer related issues. Feel free to call ACS at (904)371-3118

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How to kill a process?

How to kill a process effectively? Usually the best way is by using the Windows Task Manager. You can get to the task manager by typing Ctr Alt Del or by right clicking on the taskbar and click on start Task Manager. Once in Task Manager you can:

  1. Click ProcessesTab
  2. Find the process you want to kill by scrolling down the scroll bar on the right
  3. Click the process
  4. Click End Process button

 

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Security Tool Virus

System Tool is a rogue malware virus /spyware that infects typically through a fake website. It pretends to be anti-virus on your PC telling you that you have viruses and other issues and request that you purchase the software to fix the issues. If you are getting this warning, do not give System Tool your credit card information, it is a scam and a malware virus. It is best to shut your computer down until your computer is repaired to avoid the virus spreading.

Here is an example of what it looks like:

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