S & N Computer Services

Windows 7

sjperry — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:14:58 +0000

I was using the RC1 for a couple of months on an old PC and found it a joy to work with. It had no problems installing any of my peripheral devices which included an old Epsom scanner as well as an OKI B4100 laser printer and a Brother MFC6490. It saw my networked MyWorldBook external drive and my USB attached Seagate drive.

I was so impressed with it that I purchased the full product and installed it on my main PC(running Vista) as soon as it arrived. I have not been disappointed, nothing appears to have changed since the RC. It boots so much quicker and the installation process only took 30minutes. If you are having trouble with Vista I would highly recommend that you upgrade today.

Well done Microsoft; not often I have said that in the last 20 years.

What I’m reading now

sjperry — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:21:52 +0000

After being inspired by the Victorian Farm series I have purchased this book. I plan to do some of the things that they did. Such as making cheese and the ginger beer.

To view this book click here Victorian Farm

Antivirus 2008/2009 – Virus/Malware – Virgin Media(PCGuard)

sjperry — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:33:02 +0000

I wrote recently about this virus and it is still doing the rounds. With one client we removed the virus by using the PCGuard software from Virgin Media. The customer upgraded the PCGuard service for £2/3 a month(minimum 2 months) and once run, this removed the virus.

Antivirus, Spyware, Malware – update

sjperry — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:22:16 +0000

There is an interesting article on Martin Lewis’ money saving expert about antivirus and related horrible software. It includes links to some of the best free and paid for software that you can use.

This article describes what each of these malicius software do and how they may effect your computer. Please use this as a guide in defending your PC against attacks.

Antivirus 2009 – spyware infection

sjperry — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:20:50 +0000

Recently I have received a lot of calls regarding this particular infection. It is in fact spyware that is trying to get you to buy its full version. Under no circumstances should you purchase this product.

You may see the following dialog box displayed if you are infected.

Anitvirus 2009

To remove this spyware you can either call myself in to do it for you
at an approximate cost of £50(which includes for you to keep the
spyware removal tool) or follow this process to remove the offending
software.

Step 1 – download the software product SPYHUNTER v.3 Scanner
Step 2 – Install the scanner and run a complete scan of all your hard disks
Step 3 – If it reports that you have the spyware Antivirus 2009 then purchase the software so it can remove the spyware.

If you would like some more detailed technical information on this particular spyware a good article can be found here.

Welcome

sjperry — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:48:29 +0000

This is my blog associated with my company S & N Computer Services, providing computer help, support and consultancy services to home and small business users in the Leigh, Wigan and North Manchester areas of the UK.

This blog will detail information on frequent problems I encounter and hopefully how to deal with them as well as product reviews of products that I actually have bought and used.