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Vista operating system corrupt boot sector Installed windows 7 Install security solution Install other apps as per clients request Mudgeeraba
installed windows 7 to medion pc cleaned other pc helped client with incredimail, gmail restored sound to other pc installed security to pc's connected & installed printer to both pc'sVarsity Lakes
Client complaining about slow system Found 4 different Antivirus programs running + numerous reg booster style programs cleaned up running system adjusted startup installed Microsoft security essentials Client also had problems with Email hotmail account locked was able to unlock account Robina
Delivery and Install New HP SFF Desktop with 20" LED Monitor, migrate existing profile, apps, and data. Provide secure disposal of exisitng hardware.Charlstown
Telstra Broadband connection installed and activated. Telstra account recharged. Games installed. Norton Internet Security 2012 activated. HP Printer installed and tested successfuly. Bethania
ADSL router configured. Micrsoft Security Essential installed and validated. Printer Epson NX220 driver reinstalled and head cleaned. Kuraby
1) Un necessary programs uninstalled: Regclean pro PC Optimizer Pro Advanced System Protector Driver Genius Optimizer Pro Zoom Downloader PC Power Speed Optimizer Site Ranker Amazing Slow Downer Norton Security Scan Paretologic Filecure Registry Mechanic Safari SuperANTISpyware Free Edition iYogi Support Dock Rebates Informer CCleaner 2) Registry checked (OK). 3) Startup services fixed (iTunes Helper removed) 4) Picasa installed. Rochedale South
- Logged into wireless modem and changed the wireless security to WPA - Setup wireless with a new password - Connected the Kindle to the wireless network - Fixed keyboard issue where it was making noise when hitting any key as well not being able to hold down a key for repeating - Fixed Internet Explorer HTTP message from popping up all the timeMudgeeraba
- Backed up all personal data - Installed Windows 7 Home Preimum SP1 and all other updates - Installed Adobe Reader, Flasher player, iTunes, Brother printer software and Western Digital Backup software - Imported Outlook file and setup both email accounts - Performed a test on scanning > working fine - Installed Kaspersky Internet Security 30 day trial - Restored all persona dataTugun
PC: Windows XP had been Crashed. --------- Fresh Windows Vista Business version installed and activated. 86 importanat updates instralled on Windows. Norton 360 Premier installed and activated. Norton 360 updates installed. Microsoft Office 2010 installed and activated. iTunes installed. Adobe acrobat reader installed. Adobe Flash Player installed. Canon iP1800 printer installed. ------- New ADSL router installed. WLAN secured. 4 computers connected to LAN and WLAN. Wynum West
ADSL router/Modem installed. Wireless activated. 2 PCs connected to LAN. File/Printer sharing setup. Trend Micro Maximum Security installed on one PC. Network Name: BigPond4D1B47 Wireless Key: 0AEF6BF336 Internet Main account: reynoldsis@bigpond.com ives1711Logan Reserve
System restored. Microsoft Security essentail uninstalled. Selective startup removed. Keyboard fixed. Flinders View
Data Transferred. New PC configured. Email account configured. PC Connected to WLAN. Adobe acrobat reader installed. Norton internet security (Trial) uninstalled. Norton 360 installed and activated. Windows updates installed. IE configured. Camira
ADSL Connection tested. (Client had been reached to download limit) Connection speed fixed by Telstra on the phone. iPhone software started to download. Wireless connection security checked. Details: Network Name (SSID): BigPondD75617 WPA-PSK Preshared Key: DC5F19549A Fax machine connected. Runcorn
Vista restored. Avast Internet Security 7 downloaded and re-installed. Avast updated successfully. IE 9 reset. Meadowbrook
NetComm 3G USB router setup securely. 2 Computer connected to WLAN. Parkison
H.D.D. bad setcor found. H.D.D. Replaced and re imaged. Norton Internet Security re installed. East Brisbane
Security Shield (Fake Antivirus) removed. Registry fixed. Office 2010 starter un installed. iTuneHelper removed from startup. Taringa
Windows restored. DVD driver fixed. Live messenger removed from startup. Norton Internet Security (expired version) uninstalled. Greenbank
Vista Home Fresh installation. Windows activated. Adobe acrobat reader installed. 107 important updates installed. Trend Maximum Security installed and activated. Eastern Heights
Router has reset back to Factory Settings. Had to reconfigure router again with username and password and also changed wireless access point name and enabled WPA wireless Encryption. Wireless Name: DDlink Wireless Password: OldchooksEleebana
System restored. (No good installation of Norton Internet Security) VGA card replaced. IE8 installed and configured. XP Service pack 3 started to install. Sunnybank
Parallel port was disabled at motherboard and thus unable to detect the security dongle. CMOS battery is bad. Replace CMOS battery and reconfigure the motherboard setting for the parallel port.Beenleigh
- Windows was running really slow when booted in Normal mode - Booted into Safemode > working fine - Disabled all services and startup items > PC running fine in Normal mode - Enabled everything but their anti virus (PC Tools) > Rebooted and PC still running fine - Enabled PC Tools > PC running slow again - Uninstalled PC Tools and installed 30 day trial of Kaspersky Internet Security - PC now running smooth and fastPacific Pines
RAM Modules re seat. Startup services checked (OK). Firewall settings fixed. Sunnybank Hills
ADSL router reconfigured. (New Service Provider) Wireless lan configured securely. 2 PC's connected to WLAN. Wireless adapter reinstalled on 1 PC. Main account details: User name: 0732555572@people.net.au Password: PWD0732555572T WLan Key: ranger123 Archerfield
Security Shield (Fake Antivirus) removed. Registry fixed. NOD32 Version 5 installed and activated. Java Updates installed. Springwood
Ran scan and removed detected Security Shield Malware/Spyware. Ran various spyware/adware scans using Malwarebytes & Superantispyware. Uninstalled other applications as requested.Hamilton
- Installed 1GB DDR1 of RAM instead of the 2GB as the PC would not take it (Not Charging for RAM) - Setup Linksys Access Point and secured wireless network - Connected Macbook and iPad to wireless network - Setup printer sharing on the PC and setup the printer on the Macbook - Macbook printing wirelessly over the network fineTallai
Billion ADSL router reconfigured. Wireless Lan established securely. Device connected to WLAN. WLAN Pass: orchid1234 Meadowbrook
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2012 reinstalled. IE8 installed. Windows Service Pack 3 installed. 64 important Windows updates installed. Telstra Connection Manager upgraded. Flash Player 9 installed. Live messenger removed from startup. PSU Changed. RAM Upgraded. CD/DVD RW replaced. Thermal paste re-applied on CPU heatsink. CPU cooling system cleaned. Greenbank
removed Norton's internet security removed several adware apps removed toolbars in IE installed mse installed FirefoxEast Toowoomba
- Removed fake AV (Internet Security 2012) - Scanned system with Malwarebytes > 386 - Kaspersky scan > 17 - System now booting fineUpper Coomera
One infected file found and removed. Microsoft Security Essential Updated. Windows updates installed. Startup services/Programs checked. (No infection found) Full scan performed.Park Ridge South
Data transfered. Broad band internet connection setup. Office 2007 installed. Publisher 2003 installed. Norton Internet security uninstalled. AVG Free installed. Office 2010 starter uninstalled. HP Deskjet 3070A installed. Auto Backup setup. Manly
- Found fake anti-virus "Smart Security 2012" installed - Booted into SafeMode - Found install files for fake anti-virus - Ran utilities to stop running services - Updated and performed a full system scan with Malwarebytes - Smart Security 2012 now removed and system running fine Broadbeach Waters
- PC Hard drive only had 800mb of free space - Program Files has 46GB, Documents and Settings has 15GB - Performed a disk clean up which freed up 5-6GB - Removed Norton Internet Security 2005 and installed Aviria Free Anti-Virus - Removed all deleted items within Outlook Express (4700 messages) > freed up 38GB - PC now running fasterHelensvale
Created disk image from RAID-0 drive pack Recovered files from disk image Supplied & Installed Windows 7 Pro 64 bit Installed manufacturer's latest drivers for video, lan, audio, and motherboard chipset Installed MalwareBytes protection free version Loaded and installed latest WIndows Updates Transferred recovered files back to new machineCarrara
Antivirus settings fixed. (Webroot Secureanywhere)Loganlea
- Setup new HP TouchSmart PC - Connected to the internet via Ethernet connection - Installed 4 Windows updates that were available - Removed Norton Anti-Virus trial - Installed Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and purchased 2 year licence for client - Exported emails and contacts from old PC and imported into new PC - Installed Skype - Installed network shared printer (Epson TX100)Tallai
PC Tools Internet Security installed and updated.East Brisbane
Security Sheild fake AV removed.Baulkham Hills
ADSL Modem/Router replaced and configured. Wireless adapter installed on PC and configured. PC connected to the internet via WLAN. Non essential services removed from start up. gateway username: admin gateway password: admin network name (SSID): linksys network security type: Higher Security (WPA / WPA2) network security key: DWNRCGEND6Annerley
- Fake AV was installed as it stopped popping up. - Searched the system for any signs of the threat > Unable to find anything on the system - Performed a Disk Clean up - Update Microsoft Security Essentials - Checked MSE history to find it had detected and deleted the fake av (Rogue:Win32/Winwebsec) - Installed Malwarebytes and performed a quick scan in Safemode > 0 threats foundHelensvale
Set up security camera for internet accessRemote
Removed Rogue.FakeHDD fake antivrus/trojan. Ran unhide utility to make files visible again. Updated Malware Bytes and Avast internet securityRobina
Set up ethernet over power device, add security Show how to access files over network Set up printer wirelesslyGlebe
- Purchased Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 3 User 2 Year license. - Installed Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 on 3 PCs. - Started the update for all 3 PCsSouthport
Known bug in Adobe reader version X causes documents to open with wrong index, so all text displays and prints with the next letter in alphabet. Yet to be fixed by Adobe, a workaround is to disable protected document. Other issue was with a corrupted Word document. Other Word docs appear to be unaffectedBondi
System scan and serice Checked securityPalm Beach
re-set router security, transfered data from one to the other, removed malware and setup network printerEatons Hill
Fixed adware that was causing email errors Re-configed virus protection Flushed spyware Flushed registry Benowa Waters
- User account corrupt - Created new user account "Robyn" - Password same as previous - Transferred user data from previous account to new account - Installed and activated Trend Micro Maximum Security TitaniumValentine
Cahecked over system. Detected issues with McAfee causing issues with the firewall. Removed McAffee and similar cointent. Installed Avast and updated. Perforemd printer test page.Mudgeraba
|nstalled virus protection Removed malware Tested -okMermaid Waters
Finding: PC had been forced to shut down during windows update/System restore. Windows 7 Home Premium re-installed (Upgrade) Windows .Net Framework repaired. Windows Important updates installed. Canon MP240 printer installed. Norton Internet Security Updated. Willowbank
- Found fake anti-virus software Privacy Protection. - Removed Privacy Protection - Scanned with Malwarebytes > 5 threats removed - Manually checked system > Clean - Installed latest version of Adobe Flash PlayerRobina
Tested power supply and confirmed it was faulty. Replaced with new 550W PSU and booted up PC. Ran cleanup on system using CCleaner and Malwarebytes. Cleared 3.5GB of junk data and removed 67 infections. Also renewed Norton Internet Security for another 366 days of protection. Several programs uninstalled and startup entries removed also. System now running much better than previously.Auburn
Updated security Scanned - OK Fixed browser issues Santa Barbra
System is quite old so unable to upgrade memory. Installed CCleaner, Malwarebytes and Microsoft Security Essentials. Have cleaned up system as much as possible and removed unnecessary programs. Malware scan was running and nearing completion but due to a faulty powerboard the power was cut and scan interrupted. It has been left to run after I go and customer can call if assistance is required. Have checked email situation and confirmed that emails are working correctly.Lurna
Uninstalled expired antivirus and installed security essentials, created pw for administrator account (mia)Norman Park
Installed printer and McAfee security software, Checked internet connection for problems, setup Outlook 2007 to use live mail account (kjones2008@live.com.au)Carindale
Check disk utility ran. Removed items from start up. Updated virus Protection. Tested OKTallai
Windows 7 Home 32 bit fresh installed and activated. Windows Live essential installed. Mail account setup. MS Office 2007 installed and activated. Email and Data files imported. Kaspersky Internet security 2010 installed and activated. EPSON RX530 All in one printer installed. Acrobat reader installed. VoipCheap installed. Picasa 3 installed. Navman installed. Windows Update installation startedRegents Park
Security options in Windows Mail had Digital ID and encrypt messages options activated by default when sending. Disabled these options and was able to send email without problem. Also updated CCleaner and removed 2GB off system. Performed malware scan also and have left a scan to run to remove an infection which is difficult to remove. Microsoft Security Essentials also installed.Edensor Park
Network Card Fried but also needed a serious system clean. Returned the computer back to base. Compressor Clean. Installation of another 2gb RAM and Ethernet Card. Software Clean. Installation of the following programs Superantispyware Malwarebytes CCleaner Download and Update of All microsoft Security Patches. Installation of Carbonite online Backup Return the computer back home and reinstall.Guanaba
Repaired Windows Firewall. Removed Trial version on AVG internet Security Installed AVG Free Ran Combo Fix to remove Mywebsearch Performed backup from desktop pc to memory stick installed google chrome and imported favourites. Tested and all working ok.Parkwood
PC1 iTunes Helper removed from startup Expired Trend Micro Security program Uninstalled. PC2 .NET framework re-installed completely. Un necessary items removed from startup. Upgrading hardware is necessary. (Minimum configuration for Win XP) PC3 Email settings checked. Albion
Remotely Sorted this issue. Hotmail had been Hacked. Reset the password. Removed AVAST internet security trial version and installed AVG Free. Defragged Drive.Varsity Lakes
Windows last updates installed. ELITE Broadband modem installed and configured. Microsoft security essential upgraded and updated. Eagleby
System Clean on PC. Reset Wireless Encryption Connected new TV to Wireless NetworkParadise Point
Set up Belkin router with ISP login details Confirm that wireless security settings are appropriateKellyville
setting up tablet PC reconnect bluetooth keyboard setting up security measure for 3G modem setting up internet accessLoganholme
Virus changing security permissions on all .exes that were run. Virus had infected essential drivers so a FreshStart was performed to ensure that all trace of the virus had been removed. Pacific Pines
Third party firewall uninstalled. Third party programs uninstalled. AVG updated. Full Scan Performed. Internet connection fixed. IE reset. Greenslopes
Transfer of Data from Old to New. Configuration of user preferences Installation of : Nero Burning Suite Clone DVD Winrar Picasa Removal of Norton and Crapware from New Computer. Restoration of all email data 09:30 - 12:10 Remote Support in the afternoon of approx 1 hour. Removal of office 2010 as it was causing conflicts will earlier version of outlook. Installation of K9Web Protection Software for PC A further 1 hour Minutes. Total of 3 Hours and 40 minutesBiggera Waters
Setup void. Setup printer. (sending a fox worked ok) Secured wifi.Beenleigh
Reset internet security zonesBrendale
Removed virus software and installed Microsoft security essentialsMorningside
PC1 Removed Norton Internet Security Trial Setup Wirless Internet Connection SSID: NETGEAR WPA2 Key: maddisonjacksonsamuel Installed MSE PC2 Removed Norton 360 Issues with corrupted services (possibly due to Norton removal error) Manually removed Norton 360 Installed MSE Mount Rascal
Virus removal, network security check and network printer installedFig Tree Pocket
Setup wifi network. Got key and added to Mac. Saved under docs and as wifi security. Rochedale South
Wireless adapter disabled in control panel Changed Router pwd to rogers55 Set SSID pwd to rogers+5 WPA security with TKIPMiddle Ridge
Router Configuration checked. Firewall settigs changed. Remote desktop connection fixed on PC 1. --------------- H.D.D errors found on PC 2. Check disk performed. Windows Problem fixed on PC 2. Underwood
Reset bigpond acc pw, removed avg and installed ms security essentials and checked for hdd faults and performed general system maintenance Durack
Fake AV installed. Created a second account. Logged into it. Ran malwarebytes and combofix. Removed infections. Booted to normal mode. Removed Microsoft security essentials. Installed nortons. Updated windows. Nortons password: peterbailey13 Springfield
Secured wireless network and disabled network discovery. System now is locked under WEP.Varsity Lakes
Firewall settings changed. Widows updates installed. Problem fixed.Darra
Re-connected and secured loose vga monitor cable. System cleanup.Loganholme
XP Repair infection found. XP security infection found. Infections removed. Registry fixed. Lost icons restored. Norman Park
System Setup of IMAC and IPAD Installation of IMAC OFFICE Security Software Setup of Wireless on Both Devices Setup of Email on Both Devices Some basic Instruction Optimization of PCMudgeeraba
Checked Hard Drive Installed Google Chrome Registry Cleaner Fences. Defraggler Reconfigured Email for Gmail Account Installed 2gb DDR800 RAM Memory To Speed the System Up. Installed Microsoft Security PatchesVarsity Lakes
Surge protector needed resetting, PC now booting normally. Tweed Heads South
IE not connecting. Proxy in use. Disabled proxy. Connecting without issue. Uninstalled nortons Installed free avast. Updated windows. Enabled windows firewall. Setup skype. Browns Plains
Connected to router to find wireless password Upgraded wireless security to WPA2 and changed network nameLidcombe
PC Check UP. Avast Antivirus Installation Installation of: CCleaner Defraggler Installed Microsoft Security PatchesBurleigh Waters
Reset Belkin Router to Factory Default Re-Setup of the router Re-Setup of the Wireless with encryption Setup of Replacement Receipt Printer Re-Setup of Cash DrawerHamilton
Removed Malware from Vista PC and restored Internet Security Removed Norton 360 from XP PC and installed MS Security. Goombungee
Infection type: "Malware Protection" Infection removed. Registry Fixed. Slacks Creek
Windows Security malware found. Windows Recovery malware found. Infections removed. Registry fixed. Un-wanted third party programs uninstalled. AVG Free Version installed. Newtown