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Virus Removal Service for Long Island New York:
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computer virus is a self-replicating program containing code
that explicitly copies itself and can "infect" and
damage other programs by modifying them or their environment
such that a call to an infected program implies a call to a
(possibly evolved) copy of the virus. The longer you operate
with a infected computer, you are essentially increasing the
chances of data loss, and possibly corrupting other computers. |
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New viruses are created every day, so it's
vital to understand how your computers can be exposed and what
you can do to protect them.
Viruses have become increasingly complex and
virus infections involve more system elements than ever before.
What is a computer virus? A computer virus is a small piece
of programming created to enter computer systems and infect
files. Like its counterpart in nature a computer virus infects
healthy files in its host computer and then spreads its infection
to other healthy computers. Typically a virus will replicate
itself and try to infect as many files and systems as it can.
Some viruses are benign and may do no more than
cause a message to appear or music to play, while others can
be downright malicious, destroying files and even making your
system unusable. Even the benign ones can create chaos as badly
written code can cause unforeseen damage once on your system.
Computer viruses can be written into just about
any type of file, so take care when loading software. There
have even been isolated incidents where viruses have spread
via licensed, sealed software, though you're generally safe
with legally purchased software from a reliable source.
Viruses generally have two phases: infection
and attack. When a virus is released it infects available programs
and files, then depending on the virus, searches for other victims
each time those programs and files are opened. Other viruses
wait for a trigger before they become infectious. This could
be anything, a date, a time or specific event like the deletion
of an employee's payroll record.
The attack phase too often waits on a trigger,
so a virus can inhabit your system for days, months, even years
before it attacks. Then depending on its instructions, it may
slow your computer down, change files names or incapacitate
your system.
Viruses are generally spread in two ways. Firstly,
from files added to your computer from removable media like
floppy disks. Secondly and ever increasingly via email and the
Internet. The manner in which a virus spreads and what it does
depends on the type of virus
If you think you have a virus you must run ANTIVIRUS
Software! Most Spyware, and Adware can be removed in the process.
Antivirus Software always should be updated regularly, and scans
should be scheduled and ran every night when the computer is
left on.
We can help you set up and instruct you how to
use either one of these software and teach you how to protect
yourself better to future virus threats.
If you think your machine is infected please
refrain from emailing anyone, if possible, update your virus
definitions from your providers website and scan all drives
immediately. If a virus is detected and and can not be removed
then you have to consider reformatting your machine.
Antivirus Software always should be updated regularly,
and scans should be scheduled to run every night if the computer
is left on.
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 Types
of Viruses
Worms
A worm is a self-replicating program that doesn't necessarily
infect other programs. Instead it proliferates across networks
and the Internet. The Melissa virus, for example replicates
itself via Microsoft Outlook® contact lists. Worms work
in invisible parts of the system, and it's possible to only
become aware of them once they've consumed most of the system's
resources.
Trojan
Horses
Like its mythological counterpart, a Trojan Horse is a piece
of programming that sneaks in under the guise of being useful,
entertaining, or merely mysterious, and bides its time until
it's ready to reveal its destructive purpose. This breed may
destroy files, but it's most common use is to create a back
door for intruders to access and control your computer. Trojan
Horses do not replicate like viruses and worms.
Boot
sector viruses
Boot sector viruses can infect hard drives and removable media
like floppy disks. Boot sectors are small areas on a hard drive
or disk where information about the drive or disk structure
is stored. Whenever the computer boots up or the disk is loaded
the virus is loaded into memory.
A boot
sector virus can be executed if an infected floppy disk is in
the drive when you reboot. Once loaded, this virus can infect
any disk placed in the drive, as well as the hard drive itself.
Symptoms
of a boot sector virus may be that your computer gives error
messages when it boots, or even worse refuses to boot entirely,
or if your drive defragmenting utility suddenly reports bad
sectors on your disk.
File
or program infector viruses
These viruses attach themselves to executable programs. Once
the original infected program is run the virus transfers to
your computer's memory and may replicate itself further, spreading
the infection. These viruses can be spread beyond your system
as soon as the infected file or program is passed to another
computer.
The simplest
of these viruses work by overwriting part of the program they're
infecting. These can thankfully be caught early, because the
program rarely continues to work as it should.
More
sophisticated versions hide their presence by saving the program
or file's original instructions so that these are executed even
after infection. This type may not be noticed until it is too
late and enters the attack phase.
There
are also file infector viruses that do not change the infected
program or file, but rather the route your computer takes to
open that file.
Macro
viruses
Macro viruses work by infecting files from programs that run
macros, another word for a prescribed sequence of actions. Spreadsheets,
for example, have macros that let them conduct calculations,
while word-processing programs have macros that let them check
spelling and finish words.
Macro
viruses can easily spread because they infect files, not programs.
People readily exchange files in the course of a day's work.
To make it worse, macro viruses are platform-independent and
so can easily spread between Microsoft, Macintosh and other
operating systems.
Multipartite
viruses
These possess the characteristics of both program and boot sector
viruses and can start out in a program and then spread to the
boot sector, or vice versa.
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The
best way to remove, any virus from your computer is to rebuild
it. When you rebuild your computer you erase everything on your
hard drive, including all virus's, adware, spyware and what
not, and you are starting over with a clean slate. A computer
restoration has allot of key benefits and many of companies
consider it part of system maintenance. To learn more about
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How to Remove a Known or Found Virus...
1) First, you always need to update your virus definitions.
The update is essential because without the most recent virus
definitions, a new viruses can be on your computer, and a
scan won't recognize them. That is why your scan can come
up with "no virus found", and your computer continues
to malfunction.
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If you need to update
your definitions for your existing Antivirus program,
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2) After your definitions are up to
date, then run a disk scan of your entire "c: drive"
or hardrive.
3) After a scan is completed,
and viruses are detected you may either delete or quarantine
the virus so it no longer is a threat to your machine.
LIComputerfix recommends that you follow the directions of
each software's recommended choice on whether or not to delete
the file. Deletetion of system files can literally destroy
your computer and then you are forced to rebuild.
4) Finally if your antivirus software
is able to remove the virus great, but we recommend you repeat
your scanning process a second or third time, until the scan
comes up "0" Zero viruses found. It is
even a good idea to restart the computer after a "0"
Zero viruses found message and then scan your PC one more
additional time.
A practical thing to do is schedule a
automatic scan to start at 4am while you are asleep and leave
the machine on periodically overnight so this process doesn't
interfere with your use.
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It
All Boils Down to the Code
A computer virus is simply a set of computer instructions
or computer code that is written by some unscrupulous
person. This code is attached to some part of the
normal computer operating system or computer program.
Instructions in this code tell the computer to perform
some task. This task is often a destructive one,
such as deleting important information or crashing
the hard disk. However, there are other benign viruses
that may be only a slight aggravation. Some viruses
have been known to do nothing more than put a large
happy face on your computer screen.
How
Does a Computer Get a Virus?
Just as a human virus is passed from person to person,
a computer virus is passed from computer to computer.
A virus can be attached to any file that you copy
to your computer. If you download files from the
Internet or copy programs or files from friends
on floppy disks, you are very susceptible to viruses.
Actually, anytime that you download files or put
a floppy disk into your computer, you are susceptible
to viruses.
Many viruses are
spread through e-mail. Generally, you cannot get
a virus from simply reading e-mail. Certain types
of today's viruses, like Klez, are different. They
are very dangerous because you do not even have
to open an e-mail attachment to release the virus.
Just opening the e-mail itself can release the dangerous
bug.
Under normal circumstances,
a virus becomes active when you execute a program
that contains the virus. For instance, if you download
a program from the Internet and it is infected with
a virus, the virus will attack your computer when
you activate the program. Viruses are everywhere.
Although it is rare, viruses have even been found
in commercial shrink-wrapped software.
How
Do I Know If My PC Has a Virus?
The trigger that activates the virus can be almost
anything. For instance, the virus can be activated
the minute it is installed. On the other hand, it
may initiate its dirty work the next time you start
your computer. In many cases, a virus resides inside
your computer in an inactive state, waiting for
a certain event to happen. Like having a physical
virus in your body, you can have a virus in your
computer system and not even know it. A virus can
wait patiently in your system and attack only on
a certain date. Of course, in the time between the
moment you contracted the virus and the time it
made itself known to you, you may have innocently
spread the virus to others.
Stop
Viruses Before They Attack
A computer virus can do extensive damage. It can
crash your hard disk. It can destroy all or some
of your data. Many viruses do weird little things
that adversely affect your computer. The most usual
symptom of a computer virus is erratic behavior.
The destruction can happen at any rate of speed
and can affect almost any part of the computer.
Viruses can spread quickly through today's intricate
cyber world. If your computer starts to act a little
weird, the first thing to do is to check for a virus.
If you are smart,
you will stop viruses before they enter your computer.
You can do this by purchasing a good virus protection
program. Such a program will check all files for
viruses. Once installed, an antivirus program can
be set to work in the background. It will check
all files before they enter your computer and will
alert you if a virus is detected before it contaminates
your system. If a virus is detected, your antivirus
program will quarantine or eliminate it so that
it cannot harm your computer.
Be very careful
to purchase a virus protection program that matches
your operating system. If you use a Mac, buy a virus
protection program made especially for Macintosh
computers. If you use Windows 98 or Me or XP, select
a program that was written specifically for your
operating system. Don't try to use a virus protection
program that was written for Windows 95 on a Windows
XP machine; this will really mess up your computer.
Keep
Virus Protection Software Up-to-date
New viruses are written everyday. It seems that
there are many people in the world who have a lot
of time on their hands and a slightly warped idea
of how to use their intelligence. Luckily, companies
like McAfee, Symantec, and Panda Software are constantly
scouting for new viruses and updating their antivirus
software tools. They use any of a growing arsenal
of weapons to detect and fight viruses.
In order to take
advantage of these new antivirus shields, you must
update your antivirus program on a regular basis.
The company that manufactured your antivirus software
will provide constant updates as they find new viruses.
You should make arrangements to get these updates
regularly to be sure that your computer is completely
protected. Go to the Web site of your antivirus
manufacturer to download new virus updates, or definitions
as they are often called. Some newer antivirus programs
automatically update your antivirus protection as
well as the antivirus definitions when you log onto
the Internet through a process called live update
or online virus scan.
When you purchase
a virus protection program, be sure to check out
the company's update program. Some manufacturers
give you free updates; others do not. If you already
own a virus protection program but have never updated
it, see the documentation that came with your program
or contact the company that created your program
to check on their update policy. If your program
did not come with free updates or if you have already
used up your free updates, you can purchase additional
updates, usually for a nominal fee.
To keep you protected
as much as possible, I recommend purchasing antivirus
software that updates automatically. If you update
your virus protection manually, a weekly update
is mandatory; a daily update may be a good idea
in today's virus-infested atmosphere.
Viruses and the
people who write them are intriguing subjects. For
more detailed information on the different types
of viruses and how they work, visit the Symantec
AntiVirus Research Center or check out the Virus
Bulletin. Although the Virus Bulletin is a technical
journal, it will give you good solid information
and links to virus information and antivirus products.
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What
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Computer viruses are small
software programs that are designed to spread from one computer
to another and to interfere with a computers operations,
destroy files and destroy systems. Some viruses are designed
to retrieve your confidential information so hackers can
steal your identity.
A virus will not only corrupt
your computers operating system, sometimes it will use your
e-mail to spread itself to other computers that are directly
affiliated to you, like friends, family, and even worse
business associates.
Viruses are most easily 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.
The best way to remove, any virus from
your computer is to rebuild it. When you rebuild your
computer you erase everything on your hard drive, including
all virus's, adware, spyware and what not, and you are
starting over with a clean slate. A computer restoration
has allot of key benefits and many of companies consider
it part of system maintenance..
To
Learn More About Different Types of Viruses, Click Here...
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you plan on rebuilding your computer, then
ALL DATA MUST
BE BACKED UP!!!
Copies of ALL
your Data MUST be made FIRST!
If you need assistance
backing up your files, we can help. |
If
files are not backed up prior to a rebuild, then
your data can be lost forever. Data files
like, pictures, financial records, music, email,
address books, favorites, etc, all needs to be saved
onto some form of removable disk. You can save your
computers data onto; external hard drives, CD's,
DVD's, jump drives, flash cards, network locations,
floppy disks, or even by emailing it someplace where
it can be later retrieved. When you data is completely
backed up, only then is it safe to rebuild and reformat
your computer.
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or your company merely requires consultation for trouble
shooting any problem that may currently exist in your
home or company, then LIComputerfix is readily available
to come remedy any situation that you may be experiencing.
If you
ned to consult with an expert in computer virus
removal, then LIComputerfix is your answer. We are
the virus removal experts for Long Island New York
and we will be able to determine what exactly needs
to be done to fix your problem and to restore functionality
back to your computer as quickly and as inexpensively
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will ALWAYS make sure your repair does not constitute
the price of a new computer. In the event you decide
to upgrade to a new computer, we can assist you in
purchasing a new PC and move your existing data and
programs onto it. Otherwise, we will determine what
exactly needs to be done to remedy your problem, and
can repair any computer to restore your functionality
as quickly as possible. If you live on Long Island
or Manhattan, and you have computer problems and you
are in need of repair, we can send you a computer
technician to help you with troubleshooting your computer
problem. We understand that new technology can be
confusing, and if you require help installing the
latest technologies onto your computer then we are
your consultants.
If you or your company
merely requires consultation for trouble shooting
any problem that may currently exist in your home
or company, then LIComputerfix is readily available
to come remedy any situation that you may be experiencing.
All onsite service is conducted for $75 an hour, with
a one hour minimum. *Manhattan $150 an hour with a
2 Hour Minimum .A full computer rebuild will restore
a computer back to factory condition and will make
your PC run the way it was intended to run, fast.
When you are experiencing
computer problems and you are in need of repair, we
can send you a computer technician to help you with
troubleshooting your technical problems. We understand
that new technology can be confusing, and if you require
help installing the latest technologies onto your
computer then we are your consultants. We are experts
in reformatting & rebuilding computers and getting
you back online as soon as possible. We can also provide
temporary station for you or your company while you
are being repaired.
If you require either
a wireless or a hardwire network we can provide a
you with an estimate for any job big or small. We
will also deploy the required security to assure you
files are safe.
Do you you need
a virus removed or a antivirus program installed on
your PC or even your entire network? We can assist
you in removing adware and spyware that may have gotten
onto your computer, and give you the ability to prevent
it from getting back on.We can provide you the technology
you need to safe guard your systems.
Data recovery services
are fully available no matter what the condition of
the hard drive. In some instances we can retrieve
data at your location and repair your computer at
your home and office.
LIComputerfix provides
customers with responsive and responsible computer
service, sales, upgrades and support. Our technicians
are long-term technicians who are qualified computer
and repair professionals. Computer repair is a sensitive
subject for many of our customers; we understand your
concerns. Whether you have a need for computer services
in your office, corporate environment, or home, we
would be happy to assist you.
Not only can we
restore and repair your computer, but we are seasoned
professionals when it comes to upgrading your computers.
Consultation for the construction of any home or office
network, is another service we can provide. |
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and Rebuild Service:
LIComputerfix, will Reformat &
Reinstall Windows® on any computer on Long Island
for only
$100 Dollars per Computer
Manhattan: $200 Dollars per computer
*Does not include the cost of any replacement parts
or hardware
This repair is for reformatting
and reinstalling you version of Windows© only.
User data must be saved prior to service.
We can assist you in backing up your files if you
need help for an a addition $50 an hour with a one
hour minimum.
Our Repair Service Includes:
- Picking up your computer
- Reformatting (Clean Install)
- Reinstall Windows©
- Install and confirm all appropriate
drivers are installed on your PC
- Run ALL system updates
- Install any software that is
provided by you
- Return the computer back to
you and hook it up
Onsite reinstallation
of all other devices and personal software is available,
but is also conducted at $50 dollars an hour with
a 1 Hour minimum.
Recovery Partition
Optional
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If you like LIComputerfix will create a "Recovery
Partition" on your hard drive. This
will allow you to recover your system, and all your
other programs, in one move using a single disk. If
your computers operating system breaks down in the
future, you will be able to clone back a clean version
of your computer and not have to pay for future rebuilds.
This is available for an addition $25 per computer
Emergency Onsite
Repair Service:
 Emergency
onsite repair service can also be provided for practically
any computer crisis.
If your problem exists at your home or office, then
we will come to you and be able to repair almost every
computer issue that you can have. Onsite Service $75
an hour (1 hour minimum) We will work at your location
to restore lost files, recover systems, and basically
reconfigure and repair your home and office equipment
so everything works properly. After all repairs are
done we are fully trained in implementing backup programs
so you and your company are not as much at risk. We
like to know our clients can sleep at night knowing
their files are safe.
Manhattan is $150 an Hour with a two hour minimum.
Computer Upgrade Service:
Onsite Service $75 an hour (1 hour
minimum)
When using our Basic Repair Service, it is an opportune
time to replace or upgrade existing hardware within
your computer. LIComputerfix does not charge a service
fee for an internal upgrade on your computer, if you
are using our Basic Rebuild Service, so feel free
to replace any of your parts during your system restoration.
Cost of hardware will also apply, but our upgrade
installation service is FREE when you use our rebuild
service. Manhattan is $150 an Hour with a two hour
minimum.
Loaner PC Service:
For an additional $25 dollars,
and you are using our Basic Repair Service, we will
set you up with a temporary computer so you can remain
online, until your repair is done. From the moment
your repair service begins you are back online with
of of our computers until yours is fixed. |
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you need to get the data off of?
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the data is not recovered. So you will have
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