*FREE* Remote PC Troubleshooting

[Matt8]

Kind of doing a test pilot for something here and need to test out some remote PC pieces of software.

If anyone is interested, free of charge, I will troubleshoot PC issues, remove virus/spyware, tune up computer, etc.

Just PM me, hit me up on email/IM. Limited time and limited offer as I can only do so much.

Again, just doing this to test out some remote PC software. I have over 3 years in the IT/PC Repair business, a few years in the hosting biz, and an-almost-complete A+ certification in PC Repair, and almost an Associates Degree as well ;), so I will do my best to get you taken care of ;)

[Robert]

I use UltraVNC. Works great. I have a client that has about 50 computers in an office and I VNC into their office and do all the repairs. Saves me and them time.

Good luck!

[LSComputers]

Yes or Radmin works great as well :). humm matt, maybe I will bugger up my one old pc for you to try and fix :).

[utcrazy]

What exactly can you do to tune up, I hate doing that, so much so that I'm willing to let a complete stranger do it. Hopefully you won't kill my computer.

[Matt8]

utcrazy, the standard stuff, nothing too outrageous. Clean temps, schedule defrag/temp cleanup, run some registry tweaks/cleanup, disable startup items, virtual memory settings, etc.

Any misc troubleshooting you'd me to do I am sure I could do as well.

As I just found out, its a nightmare over dial up, so high speed only ;)

[utcrazy]

PM sent.

[sep]

What if the computer can't boot into the OS? What then?

[GlennBeforeTime]

Then you will need to reinstall the OS XD

[LSComputers]

lol yea sep if your pc wont boot he cant help you, your need to have your pc on for him to do the work ;).

[Matt8]

Correct, PC has to be functionally able to boot into Windows and connect to the internet.

[Darknight]

As I just found out, its a nightmare over dial up, so high speed only ;)
All them degrees and experence and you have only just found that out? :lol: Id never try to enter a PC on dialup or using dialup.

[Matt8]

Oh I knew it would be pathetic and slow, but I was hoping at least usable. I couldn't even get the screen to refresh in 60 seconds ;)

[Silver9990]

I've used TightVNC over dialup and didn't run into any major problems, you just have to know how to configure the software you're using.

[utcrazy]

Hey guys, just so you know Matt did a great job, a very nice tune up on my computer. Running a lot smoother now, I reccomend you take the opportunity now while it's available. Thanks Matt!

[Volt.Networks]

Can you tune up my computer for me too?

It's been a little slow lately. I just haven't had the time to look into it.

[Matt8]

Yes, as long as it is running Windows with high speed connection, just PM/IM me whenever you can leave your computer alone for 30 minutes to an hour.


Hey guys, just so you know Matt did a great job, a very nice tune up on my computer. Running a lot smoother now, I reccomend you take the opportunity now while it's available. Thanks Matt!

Thanks utcrazy! Glad to hear it is working better for you, i take it you got my log file I left behind?

[Robert]

Didn't you work for Geeksquad? How will I know you aren't stealing my porn (http://blogs.pcworld.com/tipsandtweaks/archives/004837.html)? :lol:

[Matt8]

It all depends on how good it is and how much you have.

[utcrazy]

Yep I did get the log file you left, I'm defragmenting as we speak. Can you recommend a light weight virus scanner? I've had far too many that bog down my system.

[Matt8]

Personally, I am partial to Trend Micro and Kaspersky, but they aren't free [trial is though]. Definitely stay away from McAfee and Norton, bad bad if system resources are your concern.

Free wise, I can't say much. Avast and AVG I hear good things about, they are decent but not great in my opinion, but if you don't want to shell out money, I'd stick with them.

[Volt.Networks]

I've personally tried several anti-virus software.

AVG is pretty good for a free solution.

For paid, I recommend Trend Micro. Norton is a huge resource hog. Computer Associates didn't work very well for me. Hope that helps.