Local PC Diagnostic & Tune-Up

Hello, world!
Greetings and thanks for taking the time to find this private web page!

Think of me as the brother-in-law who’s *really good* with computers you wished had.

Since 1982 I have been building, upgrading and maintaining personal computers, from the IBM PCjr to today’s Quad-core beasts. I am experienced in all current and past Microsoft operating systems (DOS, Windows 9X, ME, NT, XP and Vista). I have helped countless business associates and friends with their computer needs for close to 30 years. In short, I am a very advanced user, capable of fixing 99% of personal computer woes.

Before spending the money and investing the time to replace your computer, programs and data, consider spending $25 to see if your current computer’s useful life can be extended first. Assuming your computer is functional, a PC diagnostic/tune-up encompasses:

  1. Update and patch operating system files to most current available (assuming the computer has functioning internet capabilities);
  2. Verify “automatic updates” are enabled (XP and Vista);
  3. Delete internet cookies and temporary files;
  4. Check file system for errors and fix any minor errors found (non-hardware);
  5. Defragment all hard drives;
  6. Reduce the amount of hard drive space allotted to the recycle bin to 1-2% (typical, depends on size of drive);
  7. Reduce the amount of hard drive space allotted to internet usage to 50MB;
  8. Enable pop-up blocker (if disabled);
  9. Turn on automatic phishing filter (IE only);
  10. Enable Windows Firewall if no other 3rd party firewall is installed;
  11. Install and run a freeware system and disk cleaner; and
  12. Diagnose and assess malfunction(s) with PC (if applicable) and attempt to repair the affected equipment, provided that parts are NOT required.

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FREE for “qualified” non-profits

El Freebo

***I am willing to perform the PC diagnostic/tune-up for “qualified” non-profits (such as churches, social service-type programs, community centers and schools, etc.) FOR FREE subject to availability.***

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The “fine print”…

  • Drop off your computer off at my home in Roxbury Township (only the CPU is needed: no mice, keyboards or monitors);
  • Provide the restore/recovery disc(s) or operating system disc(s) that originally came with your computer; and
  • Agree that my liability for unintentional loss or damage is limited to the amount you pay me.

Contact!

Ready to make contact?

Send me an email at “md at marcd.com” to arrange a time to drop off your computer. For any other computer issue such as: troubleshooting a “dead” computer, virus removal, hardware or software installation or data transfer/recovery, the cost is $25 per hour, max. $100 for labor even if more than 4 hours is needed to fix your computer!

If you’d like to know more about me, click here and here. THIS OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME.