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| Description | Suburb |
|---|---|
| No antivirus installed. Customer wanted free antivirus. Installed free antivirus for customer. Installed malware bytes. Run scan for both programs. Found 181 Malware and removed. Found 44 viruses and removed. installed windows updates. Reset home page to google. PC now test OK. Advised customer to reset passwords for online accounts. | Pacific Pines |
| Hard drive errors repaired. Windows started successfully. Windows Important updates installation is recommended. | Eight Mile Plains |
| Hotmail password retrived. Account details updated. Client advised how keep her password secure. | Redbank Plains |
| RAM socket cleaned. Computer runs with minimum amout of memory. Client advised to get a new Laptop/Desktop. | Jacobs Well |
| Ram checked. Mainboard checked. Main board not working and need to be replaced . New computer recommend | Woodend |
| removed malware infection ie3sh.exe which was likely causing notebook to overheat Excel issue caused by a corrupt spreadsheet - client advised to create a new spreadsheet Installed and ran ccleaner and malwarebytes | Hope Island |
| IE Configured. MS Outlook Configured. Sound driver downloaded and installed. Anti Virus installation is recommended. (NOD32: www.eset.com.au) | Logan Central |
| ADSL Modem restarted. ADSL Wireless Modem/Router is recommended. | Woodridge |
| Internal Fax modem connection fixed. Dial Up Connection fixed. Hardware configuration checked. PC replacement is recommended. | Rosevale |
| ADSL Router reconfigured. (Download speed checked; 25-30 KB/s) Faster Internet plan is recommended. (Current plan: 256/64) Foxit PDF reader uninstalled. IE configured. | Upper Coomera |
| Hard disk tested externally on Windows and Linux. Head too slow. / Firmware not functioning. Data recovery service recommended. www.ontrackdatarecovery.com.au | Daisy Hill |
| Hard disk errors repaired. System started in safe mode and restored to 18/04/2012. Memory modules checked. No errors found. Startup services checked. No errors found. Windows updates installation recommended. | Raceview |
| Data transferred. Firefox installed and configured. AVG Internet Security 2012 (Trial Version) installed and updated. ----- Recommendation: Install Windows updates. Activate AVG Internet Security during 29 days. | North Ipswich |
| Non essential services removed from startup. Non essential programs uninstalled. ADSL line checked and fault detected in service. Refer to Telstra is recommended. | Eagleby |
| System checked for upgrade to Windows 7. H.D.D. replacement is required. MS Office re-installation is required. Upgrade to Win 7 is not recommended. | Mt Crosby |
| Fake Antivirus removed. Start up services fixed. Microsoft Security essential uninstalled. AVG Free updated successfully. --- Recommendation: Full Scan with AVG. | Mansfield |
| New WD 500Gb SATA HDD installeds client OS reinstalled windows service packs and updates applied client 2Tb SATA HDD reinstalled as F: drive client docs and pictures copied to C:/recovered folder client advised 146Gb of video files to be migrated to external HDD and old drive to be reformatted after disc check on return | Medowie |
| Hard disk errors repaired. (Too many errors found on both partitions) 70 Important Windows updates installed. Flash player updated. Acrobat reader updated. ---------- Recommendation: Care about the downloaded torrents. | Daisy Hill |
| Diagnosed Issue with on board video Adviced to buy new board and replace or find secondhand with a broken screen and use the board to replace | Kedron |
| Router connection fixed. Fax connection fixed. Fax and router tested suceesfully. Recommendation: Using short cable to connect router. | Eagleby |
| Windows restored. Graphic driver updated. ------- Recommendation : Windows updates installation. Graphic card replacement (If prblem happend again) | One Mile |
| Non essential programs uninstalled: AVG PC Tuneup. ASK Toolbat. Un necessary services removed from startup: MSN Messenger. Control Center 3 Windows Updates installed. -------- Recommendation: Replacing H.D.D. Upgrading RAM. Replacing AVG Free With NOD32 (www.eset.com.au) | Bellbird Park |
| Finding: Abnormal shut down. Laptop turns off itself after startup. ------- Error repaired on Hard disk. Windows updates installed successfully. Cooling Pad recommended. Refer to vendor is required for hardware check (Laptop is under warranty) | Kuraby |
| - Connected laptop to wireless network - Setup printer to be wireless - Removed unwanted software from desktop - Advised client they will need to buy a USB wireless adapter for the desktop PC - Client is happy to do what I have advised with the internet and Kaspersky - Setup Brother software on laptop to be able to scan | Helensvale |
| Data transferred. Trend Micro Internet security installed and activated. Email account configured on Optus Web mail. MS Outlook installation is recommended. | Rochedale South |
| TDSS Killed. Antivirus is expired. ------- Recommendation: Kaspersky | Logan Reserve |
| - Connected Windows and Macbook Air laptops to wireless network - Setup IP Camera after being factory reset - Advised client they will need to buy VMware Fusion if they want to run Windows applications on the Macbook Air | West Burleigh |
| Finding: PC has been turned off during updates configuration and repairing. No restore point on Windows. Windows has been crashed. Data can be retrieved. Recommendation: Fresh Windows installation. | Rochedale South |
| PC: iTunes Helper removed from startup. Google Chrome cache cleared. Important Windows updates installed. Laptop: Wireless adaptor/service checked. 15 Important updates started to install. Finding: Wireless connection of router playing up. ----- Recommended: Antivirus: Kaspersky (www.kaspersky.com) , NOD32 (www.eset.com.au) Router: Netgear | Forest Lakes |
| Fake antivirus removed. Registry Fixed. Missed files and shourtcuts recovered. Base Fan recommended for Laptop. ---------- Recommended Antivirus Products: 1- Kaspersky: www.kaspersky.com 2-NOD32: www.eset.com.au | Camp Hill |
| Laptop: Fake antivirus removed. Anitivirus installation is strongly recommended. (Kaspersky, NOD32, AVAST) PC: Non essential programs uninstalled. Non essential services removed from startup. IE reset. PC Tools settings fixed. .NET framework 2 installed. DVD drive not capable of burning. DVD Drive replaced. Music files burned on CD/DVD Successfully. Nero installation is recommended. (Provided with DVD Drive) | Camira |
| PC did now power, No BIOS tones. Removed RAM, BIOS beep tones for ram. Replaced RAM in SLOT 1, PC worked. Tested RAM in SLOT2, PC worked. Advised that if same problem happens again, the next step would be to replace the RAM. | Mermaid Waters |
| Vista had been crashed. No recovery/restore possible. Fresh installation required. Recommendation: H.D.D. replacement. (Client prefers to replace Laptop). | Rochedale South |
| Main board reset. BIOS reconfigured. Finding: PSU playing up. Recommended: PC replacement. | Eagleby |
| Startup error message fixed. Non essential services removed from startup. iTune updates started to install. CPU heatsink temperature goes high after a few minutes. Heat sink fixing is recommended. | Camira |
| - CPU fan would not spin at all - Plugged it into a Case fan plug and it would work - Advised it's not recommended to use a CPU fan in a Case fan plug as it does not get the right power and speed - Replaced motherboard - CPU Fan now working fine - Installed Motherboard drivers - System working fine | Upper Coomera |
| Fiding: No good response time on hard disk. Hard disk replacement is recommended. One hard disk disconnected. (Raid degraded.) | Camira |
| Finding: Hard had been disks crashed. H.D.D. 1 formatted. Data Recovered from H.D.D. 2 and transferred to new External Hard drive. Fresh/Repair Windows installation is not successful. (BSOD during the installation) PC replacement is recommended. | Cornubia |
| Missed driver installed. Java installed. IE8 reset. Firefox updated. Non essential services removed from startup (iTunesHelper, Windows Messenger) H.D.D. replacement is recommended. | Ripley |
| D-Link DIR 412 3G router configured. Wireless Lan Setup. (2 PC, Printer) No Good satelite signal with Optus. (ADSL connection is recommended.) | Greenbank |
| IE8 installed. Startup services checked. (OK) iTunesHelper removed from startup. Scheduled scan disabled in AVGFree. Java installed. HP Deskjet 1050 Printer/Scanner installed. DVD drive not working. H.D.D. replacement and RAM upgrade is recommended. | Kingston |
| TDSS Killed. Hard disk errors repaired. Remote desktop connection fixed. Windows updates installation is recommended. Anti virus installation is recommended. (Kaspersky: www.kaspersky.com NOD32: www.eset.com.au) | Cooparoo |
| Hard disk errors repaired. Registry recovered on Windows Vista. Norton 360 Fixed. Ethernet cable is required for PC. Windows updates installed. Hard disk replacement is recommended. | Wooloongabba |
| Printer reset to factory settings and reconnected to WLAN. Printer tested locally and over the LAN/WLAN with the latest driver. Printer not working local/LAN. Epson service center be advised. (Device is under warrany) Phone Number: (07)32550984 | Kingston |
| PC1: Finding: PC had been turned off several times during updates installation. Checkdisk ran. (No good response time during the checkdisk) File system has been crashed. Fresh/Repair Vista installation is recommended. (Client prefers to install windows by their IT staff) PC2: Onboard VGA connection doesn't support high resolution. Windows can't start in safe mode. Temporary installation of VGA card is required to fix display settings of windows. | Tanah Merah |
| Customer is using Telstra prepaid 1. Setup Telstra Connection Manager on MAC 2. Check internet connection on Toshiba Laptop - Connection is OK, but NO credit on the account and cannot browse the internet 3. Try to activate WIN XP Home for the customer, but customer has no installation disk 4. Recommend the customer to use a router for multiple internet connection | Springwood |
| iSecurity fake antivirus removed. Registry fixed. H.D.D. tested. (Not healthy) Laptop replacement recommended. | Heritage Park |
| - Laptop was getting to temps of 75+ - Took the laptop fan out and found a layer of dust across the vent - Cleaned the fan and vent - Laptop now running quieter and cooler - Advised client to move some data off the C Drive which should speed up the laptop | Mudgeereeba |
| All in One PC: CD Drive is not detectable. H.D.D. is too busy. (Can't restore data on Windows. Probably not formatable) Data recovered in Linux. Data transfered to Laptop. Laptop: Ms Office 2012 installed and activated. Ms Outlook configured. (Password need to set) Microsoft Essential updates installation is recommended. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Kangaroo Point |
| Non essential files removed. Non essential programs uninstalled. MCfee (Expired version) removed. Avast (Free Version) installed. CPU heat sink cleaned (Thermal Paste re-applied) H.D.D replacement is recommended. | Taringa |
| Fortress 2012 (fake antivirus) removed. Registry fixed. Recommended antivirus: Kaspersky (www.kaspersky.com) Nod32 (www.eset.com.au) | Kingston |
| Acer Aspire Notebook Computer Hard Disk Failure, Hard Disk is not responding to HIREN Test. System purchased last year, recommend customer to check if still under warranty. | Loganholme |
| Vista restored. Wireless driver installed. Laptop connected to WLAN. Microsoft Security Essential updated. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Yamanto |
| - Laptop was running slow and kept informing the client to backup the hard drive - Tested the HDD to find SMART had been ticked - Replaced HDD with a new 500GB HDD and cloned fine - Windows back up and running - Windows Updates not installing due to battery having issues - Battery only charging to 25% - Advised they will need to purchase a new Battery | Burleigh Waters |
| - Fake Anti Virus removed (Security Shield) - Booted into SafeMode and removed Proxy Settings from Internet Explorer - Updated Malwarebytes and performed a full system scan > 5 threats removed - Checked HOSTS file > clean - Rebooted back into normal mode of Windows > System running fine - Advised client to buy Kaspersky | Upper Coomera |
| Finding: Registry files had been corrupted. Unreadable sectors on Hard drive. CHKDSK ran. Registry restored. Windows updates installed. H.D.D. replacement is recommended. | Woodend |
| - Took the laptop battery out and only had the power plugged in > laptop booting fine as well as the keyboard - Turned the laptop off and put the battery back in > Still booting fine - Advised client that it's possible the battery still had some memory in it causing it not to turn on - Disabled two toolbars from Internet Explorer - Checked ADSL connection speed for client and wireless network password | Nerang |
| BIOS updated. NVidia driver removed from startup. ACPI driver updated. Service Pack 1 installed on Windows 7. Windows installation is recommended. | Forrestdale |
| Finding: Windows had been crashed. BSOD. Hard disk errors repaired. Registry restored. VGA card replaced. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Beenleigh |
| * Re-attached power internal power switch on desktop computer, checked computer out, recommend ram upgrade (currently only 384MB) * Removed phone wall socket, to recover fax line from inside wall and reconnected to fax machine, sent test fax * reviewed laptop computer specs, all ok. * Needs return visit to upgrade RAM on desktop, and supply 2nd network cable to school macbook can access printer OR install a wireless network. Also setup the shared printer on the school macbook. | Tallai |
| Fake Antivirus (System Check) removed. Missed icons restored. Registry Fixed. Antivirus installation is recommended. | Logan Reserve |
| - Laptop booted fine but after about 5mins of use it would start to run slow - Thought it may of been the Hard Drive, but it all seems okay - Checked memory usage to find the system is only running on 1GB of Memory while running Windows Vista - Advised to the client they just need to install at least 1GB more of Memory - Client is going to buy the memory them selves | Broadbeach Waters |
| Laptop: Hard drive is not healthy. (HDD temperature is more than 100C) HDD replacement is required. PC: Mainboard reset. BIOS reconfigured. Windows startup services fixed (Selective startup removed) Windows updates installation is recommended. | Mt Warren Park |
| DVD/CD driver re installed. iTunes Fixed. Kodak Easy share installation is NOT recommended. Picasa installation is recommended. | Brassall |
| - Printer was working fine on both PC's when I arrived. - Checked PC due to slowness - Removed some startup programs on boot - Installed Service Pack 3 - Memory and CPU usage is fine - Free HDD space is good - Performed a Disk Clean up - Started a Disk Defragment as it needed it - Advised to client there not much else that can be done to speed it up any more. | Main Beach |
| IE reconfigured. Startup services and program checked (OK) Laptop reconnected to Network Scanner. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Alexandra Hills |
| PC Security Shiled (FAKE Antivirus) removed. Registry Fixed. Antivirus installation is recommended. (AVG, Avast,...) Service Pack 3 installed. Laptop Kaspersky makes CPU busy. Kaspersky re-installation is ecommendd. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Yatala |
| CHKDSK ran (Bad sector found) Hard disk temperature: 47C. HDD replacement is recommended. VGA card removed from PC. Display connected to On board VGA. | Park Ridge South |
| Hard disk read error. H.D.D checked. (Engin failed to start) Refer to data recovery companies recommended. | Slacks Creek |
| The hard disk is fail. Cannot past the Hiren Test (stuck). System still under warranty and recommend customer to return the system to manufacturer | Eagleby |
| User account re-created. Windows updates installation is recommended. Internet connection checked with different systems. Client reached to download limit. Wireless connection checked(secure) Refer to Telstra recommended. | Mt Warren Park |
| H.D.D. tested on differrent OS. Spin doesn't start anymore. (Physical damage) Data recovery companies recommended. | Wellington Point |
| Removed Spyware / Malware. Determined Graphics 8600 Nvidia Geforce faulting on Laptop, common problem with this chip. Restored so computer was usable, applied latest updates as client advised the computer froze during one of the updates, bluescreened after updates, restored again without updates, installed latest graphics driver, did virus scan and all clear. | Surfers Paradise |
| Hard Disk failure, Hard Disk cannot pass the Hiren's system test. Computer is too old (more than five years), recommend customer to replace the computer | Kingston |
| Restored damaged Outlook PST file. Advised user of backup/restore process for the user to follow. | Elermore Vale |
| - Internet restored to working order - Internet light on modem green - Corrected username for ISP details - Advised TPG or Exetel as ISPs to churn to | Coal Point |
| - Computer restored to working order - Identified modem as definite source of problem - Disabled WOL signal from modem - Advised future use of modem | Toronto |
| Viruses and malware removed Advice re programs and issues Internet speed checked, running normal for ADSL1 but check if supposed to be ADSL2 | Kirribilli |
| Advice for setting up domain DNS records to direct email to gmail. How to set up graphic logo in signature | Balmain |
| Computer is about 4-5 yrs. Running WinXP with 512MB of RAM. One RAM slot is spare and thus customer can install additional RAM (ie 1GB) to improve performance. Not recommend to invest too much as it is not justify. | Shailer Park |
| - The PC was not doing anything out of the ordinary - Checked locations for possible viruses and fake avti virus programs > nothing - Checked the registry > nothing - Performed a disk clean up - Updated BullGuard Anti Virus and started a full system scan - Advised to the client what ever they saw might of been a legit program wanting to update - Client will call back if it happens again while it is still on the screen | Nerang |
| Smart Protection 2012 (FAKE) found and removed. Windows Registry fixed. Norton Internet Security subscription is recommended. | Belmont |
| PC restored to working state. Advised future use in particular scenarios. Installed and configured Google Chrome as default browser with no history logging. | Aberglasslyn |
| - Set up new PC - Connected monitor - Connected peripherals: keyboard, mouse, speakers - Connected printer - Installed drivers - Installed / activated Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 - Advised connections | Wallsend |
| - System would get to the Windows XP loading screen then reboot - Same issue would occur when trying to load SafeMode - Took PC off site to scan for viruses > 8 found - PC still had the same issue - Scanned PC for Rootkits > 2 found - PC now booting fine - Advised client to remove AVG and buy a copy of Kaspersky Internet Security | Southport |
| Telstra connection manager re-installed. Norton 360 Version 6 downloaded. Norton 360 Version 6 installed and activated. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Carindale |
| DSL modem configured. Eamil account configured on MS Outlook. IE 8 downloaded. (Installation recommended). Service Pack 3 installed on Windows. | Coorparoo |
| No boot from CD drive. H.D.D. connected PC to copy iertutil.dll Computer configuration checked. Replacement is recommended. | Eastern Heights |
| Retrieved username / password and connection settings from Dodo. Applied settings and tested Internet. Changed ADSL filter to a different one on my recommendation, provided by the customer. Removed surge protection on the ADSL phone line which appeared to be causing sync issues. Setup email. Tested email and Internet, working correctly. | Banora Point |
| * Replaced corrupted iertutil.dll caused by IE8 automatic update problem * Recommended Firefox/Chrome as more secure and efficient replacement for Internet Explorer (at least until Microsoft release a patch to fix this problem) | Labrador |
| * Replaced corrupted iertutil.dll caused by IE8 automatic update problem * Installed Chrome as more secure and efficient replacement for Internet Explorer * Recommended Kasperky full version, installed trial version | Currumbin Waters |
| - As soon as Outlook was opened and the PST file was accessed the PC would slow right down - RAM and CPU usage was fine. HDD usage was through the roof - Safemode > same issue - Performed a Check Disk > Recovered outlook.pst from a bad cluster - Check Disk results detected 44KB in bad sectors - Since the laptop is still under warranty, I highly recommend that the HDD is to be replaced. | Oxenford |
| Router reconfigured. Login to router is NOT recommended. | Shailer Park |
| Retrieve data from Old Hard Disk to USB Drive Run Hiren 14.1 on Old System, problems were detected on Hard Disk. Recommend the customer not to fix since the system is 8 years old. Cannot connect the cable modem to the new Laptop (checking with Microsoft and the cable modem is not compatible with Win 7). Cannot setup the Lexmark X4975 (admin password is not available) | Camira |
| Cable router Netgear EMTA CG3000 Reconfigured. 2 computers connected to WLAN. EPSON Office WorkForce 545 Connected to WLAN. Wireless printer installed on 3 PC's. Wireless USB adapter installed on PC. Fax settings checked. (OK) Recommended settings for Cable router: 802.11 Mode: 11b/g/nb Bandwidth: 40 Mhz Sideband for Control Channel (40 Mhz only):Upper Control Channel: 11 | Kingston |
| - Internet Explorer was set to Offline Mode > Internet now working fine after turning it off - Removed a lot of un-needed startup programs - Removed 3 tool bars - Printer was only printing our colour - Found that the Black cartridge still had it's tape on - After removing the tape it's unable to detect the Black Ink Cartridge (it's loose) - Advised client to take back the printer since it's only 3 weeks old (never used) | Upper Coomera |
| - Advised access to desktop through safe mode on old laptop - Removed startup entries on Dell laptop - Uninstalled superfluous programs on Dell laptop - Removed 'junk' data on Dell laptop - Performed defragmentation on Dell laptop - Restored BIOS to default settings to prevent boot errors on desktop | Rutherford |
| No bootable DVD drive or USB. IDE Hard disk connected to another PC. iertutil.dll copied to hard drive. IE 8 installed and configured. CPU Heatsink cleaned and thermal paste re-applied. Windows updates installation is recommended. | Rochedale |
| Presario C700 laptop mothermoard/CPU not working anymore. Replacement not recommended. Data transferred to external Hard drive. | Bellbird Park |
| PC 1 Ip settings fixed. (Dynamic IP set) PC 2 Hard drive checked. Not detectable by Mainboard. (PC is under warranty) Laptop: Missed file: iertutil.dll copied. IE 8 installed. Non essential services removed from startup. Built in wireless adapter installed and connected to WLAN. Anti virus installation is recommended. NOD32(www.eset.com.au) , Kaspersky (www.kaspersky.com) | Parkinson |