Computer Repair

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

DRH · 07-09-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hilltopper

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

Same here ... that's the info. on his business card, but I tried that email address a few days ago and MetroCast sent back an "unknown user" response. That phone number has apparently been disconnected as well.

tis · 07-09-2010, 05:53 PM

I got a virus that I couldn't get rid of. That is the first time that has ever happened to me. Guess I am lucky. Anyway, I called Keith and he got me back up and running! He is GREAT!

NBR · 07-10-2010, 10:03 AM

I have used "All Things Computer" with complete satisfaction!

angela4design · 08-09-2010, 03:48 PM

I heard from a colleague over the weekend that Peter Huber passed away several months ago. I checked the local news papers and Legacy.com, but found no such references. My source is pretty reliable, though. I understand that his health had been poor for quite some time. Sad to hear!

hilltopper · 08-11-2010, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angela4design

I heard from a colleague over the weekend that Peter Huber passed away several months ago. I checked the local news papers and Legacy.com, but found no such references. My source is pretty reliable, though. I understand that his health had been poor for quite some time. Sad to hear!

That's unfortunate news... I was able to find this on the Mayhew Funeral Home web site.

http://www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com/?s...ituaryid=50528

webmaster · 08-11-2010, 09:25 AM

Peter last logged on here on June 21st and passed away on June 26th.

It's sad news. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Pepper · 08-12-2010, 12:12 AM

How very sad, indeed. Life is so fragile, and so very short. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.

John A. Birdsall · 08-09-2010, 06:10 PM

I have a gateway laptop that slowed down to a crawsl. My next door neighbor (in CT) works on them and he took a look. First thing he did was to take Norton 360 out. He installed Macafee or something like that, and another anti virus program and my speed went back to the new style. His new system found 360 parts that were troubled. Not sure they were virus but there were problems with it. I had him do my Dell desktop and that works faster as well.

upthesaukee · 08-09-2010, 09:26 PM

John, most, if not all, Internet Security systems will tell you not to run more than one Antivirus program. They tend to look at each other as a virus and cause more problems than it is worth.

As a side note, if you are within 60 days of purchase on the Norton 360, Norton does have a 60 day moneyback guarantee. You do have to go on line to Symantec's website to download the refund form and follow the instructions (simple).

FWIW, what we see as a problem with Norton 360 or Macafee's total protection or Kaspersky, is a computer that is running Vista or Windows 7 with only 2 GB of RAM or has more RAM but also running a ton of programs everytime the computer boots up.

Back to your regular scheduled program.

Kamper · 08-10-2010, 07:17 AM

My 3 year old lap-top was acting hinky. I was wonderring if it were the Norton I was getting free through Comcast. Then I noticed the touch pad was very warm and the cooling exhause port was blowing very hot but low volume.

I opened the back and pulled out the fan. There was a wad of dust blocking the out flow that was so thick I thought it was a felt filter, at first. After I removed the blockage I used canned air to blow the fan blades clean and blew around the guts in case there was more dust in there. Works fine now!

Keith · 08-10-2010, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the positive comments!

Some quick tips:

-Defragging your hard drive will not affect most people's computer speed. Dont bother with it.

-Deleting cookies will NOT speed up your computer. Dont bother with that either.

-Deleting temporary internet files will only occasionally fix problems with certain webpages not loading correctly. Don't bother

-MAKE CERTAIN you have ALL your windows updates in place. That is the most important step you can take to prevent viruses. When it says install an update, do it! The same goes for adobe reader and adobe flash player. Most computers I see are infected through adobe reader and adobe flash player. Go to the adobe.com website to update these, never follow a link off a random website that says to "click here to update adobe" .

-Use firefox (firefox.com) as your web browser. There is an add-on for it called "noscript" .

-If you use internet explorer, make sure it is version 8!

-At least one customer per month enters their credit card info into some random program that pops up. NEVER do that!!!

-Let McAfee and Norton expire, they are worthless.

-AVG is no longer of any use, and is nearly as bloated as the others.

-Microsoft security essentials is available here:
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials

(It's FREE, but remove other antivirus programs first.)

-Malwarebytes will clean mild/basic spyware, but will not clean the new/fake antivirus programs out currently.

-Spybot search and destroy, as well as ad-aware no longer work well either.

-Microsoft Security essentials if installed prior to infection will get about 75% of the new ones, but will leave you unable to connect to the internet without changing a setting.

-Programs such as combofix and Hijackthis will work in combination, but are VERY advanced and not for the general user. Combofix can trash your computer, and hijack this can make it unusable if you don't know what you are doing. Be careful and don't attempt if you don't know what you are doing.

-Remember, re-installs are a last resort. A good technician should be able to repair these viruses without reinstalling windows, and without data loss. (Mechanical hard disk failure is a different issue).

-Last tip, back up your data!!!!!!! Get a flash drive at the store for $20 and use it!

Keith Garrett
Wolfeboro Computer Solutions
603-651-7509

07-09-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 727 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 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

08-09-2010, 03:48 PM	#5
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Peter update I heard from a colleague over the weekend that Peter Huber passed away several months ago. I checked the local news papers and Legacy.com, but found no such references. My source is pretty reliable, though. I understand that his health had been poor for quite some time. Sad to hear!

08-12-2010, 12:12 AM	#8
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	How very sad, indeed. Life is so fragile, and so very short. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

08-09-2010, 06:10 PM	#9
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	computer problems I have a gateway laptop that slowed down to a crawsl. My next door neighbor (in CT) works on them and he took a look. First thing he did was to take Norton 360 out. He installed Macafee or something like that, and another anti virus program and my speed went back to the new style. His new system found 360 parts that were troubled. Not sure they were virus but there were problems with it. I had him do my Dell desktop and that works faster as well.

08-09-2010, 09:26 PM	#10
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,600 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,463 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Interesting... John, most, if not all, Internet Security systems will tell you not to run more than one Antivirus program. They tend to look at each other as a virus and cause more problems than it is worth. As a side note, if you are within 60 days of purchase on the Norton 360, Norton does have a 60 day moneyback guarantee. You do have to go on line to Symantec's website to download the refund form and follow the instructions (simple). FWIW, what we see as a problem with Norton 360 or Macafee's total protection or Kaspersky, is a computer that is running Vista or Windows 7 with only 2 GB of RAM or has more RAM but also running a ton of programs everytime the computer boots up. Back to your regular scheduled program. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-09-2010, 05:53 PM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,750 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,459 Times in 1,016 Posts	I got a virus that I couldn't get rid of. That is the first time that has ever happened to me. Guess I am lucky. Anyway, I called Keith and he got me back up and running! He is GREAT!

07-10-2010, 10:03 AM	#4
NBR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	I have used "All Things Computer" with complete satisfaction!

08-11-2010, 09:25 AM	#7
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,455 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,830 Times in 840 Posts	Peter last logged on here on June 21st and passed away on June 26th. It's sad news. Our condolences to his family and friends.

08-10-2010, 07:17 AM	#11
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	My 3 year old lap-top was acting hinky. I was wonderring if it were the Norton I was getting free through Comcast. Then I noticed the touch pad was very warm and the cooling exhause port was blowing very hot but low volume. I opened the back and pulled out the fan. There was a wad of dust blocking the out flow that was so thick I thought it was a felt filter, at first. After I removed the blockage I used canned air to blow the fan blades clean and blew around the guts in case there was more dust in there. Works fine now!

08-10-2010, 06:05 PM	#12
Keith Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro NH Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	some quick hints and thanks! Thanks for the positive comments! Some quick tips: -Defragging your hard drive will not affect most people's computer speed. Dont bother with it. -Deleting cookies will NOT speed up your computer. Dont bother with that either. -Deleting temporary internet files will only occasionally fix problems with certain webpages not loading correctly. Don't bother -MAKE CERTAIN you have ALL your windows updates in place. That is the most important step you can take to prevent viruses. When it says install an update, do it! The same goes for adobe reader and adobe flash player. Most computers I see are infected through adobe reader and adobe flash player. Go to the adobe.com website to update these, never follow a link off a random website that says to "click here to update adobe" . -Use firefox (firefox.com) as your web browser. There is an add-on for it called "noscript" . -If you use internet explorer, make sure it is version 8! -At least one customer per month enters their credit card info into some random program that pops up. NEVER do that!!! -Let McAfee and Norton expire, they are worthless. -AVG is no longer of any use, and is nearly as bloated as the others. -Microsoft security essentials is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials (It's FREE, but remove other antivirus programs first.) -Malwarebytes will clean mild/basic spyware, but will not clean the new/fake antivirus programs out currently. -Spybot search and destroy, as well as ad-aware no longer work well either. -Microsoft Security essentials if installed prior to infection will get about 75% of the new ones, but will leave you unable to connect to the internet without changing a setting. -Programs such as combofix and Hijackthis will work in combination, but are VERY advanced and not for the general user. Combofix can trash your computer, and hijack this can make it unusable if you don't know what you are doing. Be careful and don't attempt if you don't know what you are doing. -Remember, re-installs are a last resort. A good technician should be able to repair these viruses without reinstalling windows, and without data loss. (Mechanical hard disk failure is a different issue). -Last tip, back up your data!!!!!!! Get a flash drive at the store for $20 and use it! Keith Garrett Wolfeboro Computer Solutions 603-651-7509