I want to take my computer to a computer shop...it hasn't crashed or anything but I am having some trouble. I have some anti-virus programs that are causing it to run slow and I have heard that AOL is not really compatible with HP computers. I just want to find out how I can get the best performance.
2007-01-30 14:33:26 · 8 answers · asked by Xanthe 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Don't go to a major company like Best Buy's Geek Squad. They will overcharge you. Look in the local phone book for small businesses, and do some comparing on prices. Tell them what your situation is and ask for an estimate. Most places will be more than happy to help you out.
2007-01-30 14:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI: You should only have ONE Anti-Virus program installed on your computer they don't play nicely together. and AOL really isn't compatible at all (nothing to do with HP)
And thirdly
Have you ever seen the Geek Squad and their fancy VW Beetles?
Guess who pays for them? The customer.
check you local phone book or newspaper you are sure to find a qualified PC guy in your area (my commute to work is 10 min. and there is two PC repair shops on the way)
hope this helps
2007-01-30 22:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Çlïgér4™ ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use geek squad. They will try to take advantege of you for what is not worth the money the are going to charge you. Try finding a local A+ certified technician in your area. and give details about what you want done in your computer so I can give an estimate of what is fare.
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2007-01-30 22:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by SPR W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.protonic.com/----NONONO to Geeks or Nerds. Lots of hot air. No passing on of information. Just comes in messes around and they are gone with a check of over 85.00 in pocket., They may solve a few things but you have no idea what. This link offers free tech advice. it takes a few days, but they are real good. In the meantime find a local small business computer tech. Personally I leave my computer nowhere. They work at my home. Good luck.
2007-01-30 22:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont go for the big guys they charge a fourtune instead go to some local computer shop such as a computer cafe or just ask me Since my father owns a comp cafe. Just give me your full problem by emailing me to Kashyyyk501@yahoo.com and i will help you in your problem. I will be happy to assist you.
2007-01-30 22:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by kashyyyk501 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Geek Squad is good, but you have to be firm with them and not let them bully you around, the best idea is probably to call them first, they tend to not want to help you or have you do stupid unneccessary steps. They can help you solve your problems you just kinda have to be a little bitchy to get them to do their job.
2007-01-30 22:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by j_oD-i 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can help via yahoo answers.. What is your PC spec?
Dont know go to http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and download the CPU-Z 1.38
run it and then email me what it finds..
Processor speed,
FSB
RAM.
Then if that checks out as far as being useable, then you have issues with software on your pc... and I will reply to the email with further instructions..
If you need to upgrade your ram or something, I will help you with that too... Just click my picture and send me the specs that program finds...
2007-01-30 22:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by ntlgnce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a local computer repair and develop a relationship with that one.
2007-01-30 23:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋