Computer Repair

Deb123 · 11-23-2009, 03:36 PM

I had an issue last Thursday with not being able to connect to the internet and my computer had slowed down. I finally called Metrocast and spent over an hour on the phone following all kinds of directions. Metrocast told me I would need to call or bring my computer to get fixed. I called Best Buy, told the Geek Squad person what the issue was and they told me the cost would be around $200.00 to $300.00 and would take up to a week to fix. I then called a local computer store in Meredith and was told they could not give me a price range or timeline.

I called Metro cast customer service and asked if they recommended anyone for computer repair. The customer service rep said she had a similar issue and had used a service located out of Meredith.

I called the number she gave me (Peter’s PC Repair, 603 707 7883) and could not believe how polite he was. He listened to me as I told him what my computer was and was not doing. He gave me a price range to fix it and asked me if I would like to drop it off or he would come and pick it up, for no extra charge. He picked the computer up at 10:00 am and delivered it back to me at 4:30 pm. I used the computer all weekend and it worked perfectly, faster then it had been for quite sometime. The problems were viruses and other assorted things that got in there.

I would highly recommend Peter and thank him for his great service

WhitMtn · 11-23-2009, 05:50 PM

Thank you.

Yosemite Sam · 11-23-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Deb123

I had an issue last Thursday with not being able to connect to the internet and my computer had slowed down. I finally called Metrocast and spent over an hour on the phone following all kinds of directions. Metrocast told me I would need to call or bring my computer to get fixed. I called Best Buy, told the Geek Squad person what the issue was and they told me the cost would be around $200.00 to $300.00 and would take up to a week to fix. I then called a local computer store in Meredith and was told they could not give me a price range or timeline.

I called Metro cast customer service and asked if they recommended anyone for computer repair. The customer service rep said she had a similar issue and had used a service located out of Meredith.

I called the number she gave me (Peter’s PC Repair, 603 707 7883) and could not believe how polite he was. He listened to me as I told him what my computer was and was not doing. He gave me a price range to fix it and asked me if I would like to drop it off or he would come and pick it up, for no extra charge. He picked the computer up at 10:00 am and delivered it back to me at 4:30 pm. I used the computer all weekend and it worked perfectly, faster then it had been for quite sometime. The problems were viruses and other assorted things that got in there.

I would highly recommend Peter and thank him for his great service

What did Peter charge you?

Deb123 · 11-23-2009, 06:12 PM

He charged me $90.00, which I thought was very fair!

Yosemite Sam · 11-23-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb123

He charged me $90.00, which I thought was very fair!

You got a good deal!

Thanks for the info

Airwaves · 11-23-2009, 06:49 PM

I've also found a reasonably priced and good computer repair guy in my neighborhood. Saved me from buying a new computer!

At this point I would suggest a good Anti-virus program and keep it updated. Also there is a free site... http://malwarebytes.org/
that you can download and it searches for malware and spyware that can also slow your computer down, cause pop ups and search your computer for information!

Good luck!

Lakesrider · 11-23-2009, 08:29 PM

Isn't it funny that if I bump you in the leg with my car, you can sue me for Dr. bills. But if someone ruins your computer, steals your pin numbers with a keystroke logger virus and ruins you life.....Nothin'. Not even the BBB can help. pretty sad. If I ever wanted to be a terrorist, those virus people would be the first to find out I was.

pah · 11-24-2009, 07:48 AM

Airwaves.

Your are correct. Malwarebytes is a great program and it is free. So is spybot search and destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

and AVG 9.0
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...Pid=11014801.0

AVG is a free anti virus program, rated in the top five anti virus programs. If these three programs are installed and used properly, a computer user will be protected against virus's, malware & trojans.

The issue is that most computer users forget to run the scans for spybot and malwarebytes at least once every two weeks.

I am Peter from Peter's PC Repair.

I, thank Deb for her nice review of my service. I feel flattered!

Peter

Peter's PC Repair

Meredith, NH
603 707 7883
huberp@metrocast.net

Lakes Region PCs · 11-25-2009, 01:54 PM

I also highly recommend Malwarebytes, and Peter is correct you should be running it at least once every couple weeks, I prefer once a week or more.

Peter have you tried Avast as a replacement for AVG? I used to use AVG and recommend it to all my clients but I've found Avast to be less resource hungry and offers a little better protection (imo).

The free version of Avast can be downloaded from www.download.com

I'm Mike from Lakes Region PCs, Peter we should get together some time and chat. Shoot me an email when you get some free time. Do you have a storefront?

Mike
www.lrpcs.com
mike@lrpcs.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by pah

Airwaves.

Your are correct. Malwarebytes is a great program and it is free. So is spybot search and destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

and AVG 9.0
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...Pid=11014801.0

AVG is a free anti virus program, rated in the top five anti virus programs. If these three programs are installed and used properly, a computer user will be protected against virus's, malware & trojans.

The issue is that most computer users forget to run the scans for spybot and malwarebytes at least once every two weeks.

I am Peter from Peter's PC Repair.

I, thank Deb for her nice review of my service. I feel flattered!

Peter

Peter's PC Repair

Meredith, NH
603 707 7883
huberp@metrocast.net

Sunbeam lodge · 11-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pah

Airwaves.

Your are correct. Malwarebytes is a great program and it is free. So is spybot search and destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

and AVG 9.0
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...Pid=11014801.0

AVG is a free anti virus program, rated in the top five anti virus programs. If these three programs are installed and used properly, a computer user will be protected against virus's, malware & trojans.

The issue is that most computer users forget to run the scans for spybot and malwarebytes at least once every two weeks.

I am Peter from Peter's PC Repair.

I, thank Deb for her nice review of my service. I feel flattered!

Peter

Peter's PC Repair

Meredith, NH
603 707 7883
huberp@metrocast.net

Are there different spyware programs for Apple computers

pah · 11-25-2009, 04:09 PM

If you do a google search, for spyware programs for mac, you will see what is available.

I don't work on Macs, so I can't recommend any one over the other.

Peter

Argie's Wife · 11-25-2009, 09:42 PM

This one is a whole suite - anti-spyware, anti-virus, etc. : http://www.intego.com/

This one is virus only: http://www.intego.com/virusbarrier/

ApS · 11-26-2009, 04:36 AM

In the Wolfeboro area, forum member Keith makes housecalls. Try (603) 651-7509, or PM Keith here.

Barbara · 02-13-2010, 12:39 PM

Keith is wonderful!!! If you live in the Wolfeboro area, he is the guy to go to for computer problems. He has never let me down.

BroadHopper · 02-13-2010, 07:55 PM

In case you want a freebie antivirus and you have MS Windows go to Microsoft.com and download MS Security Essentials. I have been running this software since I became a Metrocast customer last summer. The computer appears to be running better than when I had Mcaffee. Mcaffee is free to Comcast customers. Metrocast and Fairpoint do not offer anti-virus.
Download the MS malacious software tool while you are at Microsoft. Another great freebie.

If anyone experience sluggish speed or computer hiccups, go to MS Home website and there is step by step instructions to maintain your computer. If the computer still have nasty genomes, My next step is to clean the machine with Spybot and Lavasoft Ad-Aware. Saves a lot of time and money.

While I am on this subject, I have been a Financial Support Specialist / Analyst for a major corporation for 33 years. I have lost the job due to the economic downturn. I am available for contract work regarding IT resource management. Give me a PM if you need help.

DRH · 07-07-2010, 08:27 AM

As an update re: Peter's PC Repairs, I used his services during the winter and he did a very good job fixing my computer. However, today I referred another forum member to him but neither the phone number or email address he used several months ago work anymore. So, she's giving Keith in Wolfeboro a call instead.

angela4design · 07-09-2010, 08:57 AM

I had the same problem today, and was just returning to the forum to try to find a new contact number! My person who is needing repairs emailed him, but hasn't heard back yet: huberp1@gmail.com was the email she had on hand. I'll post back if we hear anything back!

I did a quick search for him, and found that he had advertised his services on Craigslist on June 18, FWIW.

hilltopper · 07-09-2010, 09:14 AM

This is how we reached Peter last time he did work for us (couple of months ago):

Peter Huber
81 Village Drive
Meredith, NH 03253
(603)707-7883
huberp@metrocast.net

11-23-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Deb123 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Computer Repair I had an issue last Thursday with not being able to connect to the internet and my computer had slowed down. I finally called Metrocast and spent over an hour on the phone following all kinds of directions. Metrocast told me I would need to call or bring my computer to get fixed. I called Best Buy, told the Geek Squad person what the issue was and they told me the cost would be around $200.00 to $300.00 and would take up to a week to fix. I then called a local computer store in Meredith and was told they could not give me a price range or timeline. I called Metro cast customer service and asked if they recommended anyone for computer repair. The customer service rep said she had a similar issue and had used a service located out of Meredith. I called the number she gave me (Peter’s PC Repair, 603 707 7883) and could not believe how polite he was. He listened to me as I told him what my computer was and was not doing. He gave me a price range to fix it and asked me if I would like to drop it off or he would come and pick it up, for no extra charge. He picked the computer up at 10:00 am and delivered it back to me at 4:30 pm. I used the computer all weekend and it worked perfectly, faster then it had been for quite sometime. The problems were viruses and other assorted things that got in there. I would highly recommend Peter and thank him for his great service

11-23-2009, 06:49 PM	#6
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	I've also found a reasonably priced and good computer repair guy in my neighborhood. Saved me from buying a new computer! At this point I would suggest a good Anti-virus program and keep it updated. Also there is a free site... http://malwarebytes.org/ that you can download and it searches for malware and spyware that can also slow your computer down, cause pop ups and search your computer for information! Good luck! Last edited by Airwaves; 11-23-2009 at 08:51 PM. Reason: making the mal ware site link work

11-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#12
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	For Macs... This one is a whole suite - anti-spyware, anti-virus, etc. : http://www.intego.com/ This one is virus only: http://www.intego.com/virusbarrier/

11-26-2009, 04:36 AM	#13
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 2,205 Thanked 776 Times in 553 Posts	Housecalls... In the Wolfeboro area, forum member Keith makes housecalls. Try (603) 651-7509, or PM Keith here.

02-13-2010, 07:55 PM	#15
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,204 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Microsoft. In case you want a freebie antivirus and you have MS Windows go to Microsoft.com and download MS Security Essentials. I have been running this software since I became a Metrocast customer last summer. The computer appears to be running better than when I had Mcaffee. Mcaffee is free to Comcast customers. Metrocast and Fairpoint do not offer anti-virus. Download the MS malacious software tool while you are at Microsoft. Another great freebie. If anyone experience sluggish speed or computer hiccups, go to MS Home website and there is step by step instructions to maintain your computer. If the computer still have nasty genomes, My next step is to clean the machine with Spybot and Lavasoft Ad-Aware. Saves a lot of time and money. While I am on this subject, I have been a Financial Support Specialist / Analyst for a major corporation for 33 years. I have lost the job due to the economic downturn. I am available for contract work regarding IT resource management. Give me a PM if you need help. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-23-2009, 05:50 PM	#2
WhitMtn Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thank you.

11-23-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
Deb123 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He charged me $90.00, which I thought was very fair!

11-23-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Isn't it funny that if I bump you in the leg with my car, you can sue me for Dr. bills. But if someone ruins your computer, steals your pin numbers with a keystroke logger virus and ruins you life.....Nothin'. Not even the BBB can help. pretty sad. If I ever wanted to be a terrorist, those virus people would be the first to find out I was.

11-24-2009, 07:48 AM	#8
pah Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Airwaves. Your are correct. Malwarebytes is a great program and it is free. So is spybot search and destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html and AVG 9.0 http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...Pid=11014801.0 AVG is a free anti virus program, rated in the top five anti virus programs. If these three programs are installed and used properly, a computer user will be protected against virus's, malware & trojans. The issue is that most computer users forget to run the scans for spybot and malwarebytes at least once every two weeks. I am Peter from Peter's PC Repair. I, thank Deb for her nice review of my service. I feel flattered! Peter Peter's PC Repair Meredith, NH 603 707 7883 huberp@metrocast.net

11-25-2009, 04:09 PM	#11
pah Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	If you do a google search, for spyware programs for mac, you will see what is available. I don't work on Macs, so I can't recommend any one over the other. Peter

02-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#14
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	Keith is wonderful!!! If you live in the Wolfeboro area, he is the guy to go to for computer problems. He has never let me down.

07-07-2010, 08:27 AM	#16
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 675 Times in 178 Posts	Is Peter No Longer in Business? As an update re: Peter's PC Repairs, I used his services during the winter and he did a very good job fixing my computer. However, today I referred another forum member to him but neither the phone number or email address he used several months ago work anymore. So, she's giving Keith in Wolfeboro a call instead. __________________ DRH

07-09-2010, 08:57 AM	#17
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Me too!! I had the same problem today, and was just returning to the forum to try to find a new contact number! My person who is needing repairs emailed him, but hasn't heard back yet: huberp1@gmail.com was the email she had on hand. I'll post back if we hear anything back! I did a quick search for him, and found that he had advertised his services on Craigslist on June 18, FWIW.

07-09-2010, 09:14 AM	#18
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 724 Thanks: 25 Thanked 107 Times in 68 Posts	Try this... This is how we reached Peter last time he did work for us (couple of months ago): Peter Huber 81 Village Drive Meredith, NH 03253 (603)707-7883 huberp@metrocast.net