Gryphon Computer Support - Bristol and North Somerset

Free Tools and Utilities....

Bitdefender On-line Virus Scan

Malwarebytes - Spyware Remover
AVG Free - Free Anti-virus (basic and misses some important viruses but better than nothing) - Paid for version is excellent
CCleaner - Registry Cleaner etc.
Open Office - FREE alternative to Microsoft Office
WinZip - The leading File Compression Utility
WinRar - Another popular file compression utility
DivX - Video Player
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Virus and Spyware Removal

Virus Removal Service

Viruses and Spyware pose a real threat to PC users of all types and sizes, particularly those who send and receive email. 

We have built up extensive experience in detecting and removing viruses over the years and can supply and install anti-virus software (typically Norton Anti-Virus), remove viruses etc. and advise on long term protection.  Virus removal has become one of the principle strands of our business.

Not only can we remove viruses and advise you how to avoid them in the future,  we can help you set-up  your email system to help you avoid SPAM (unwanted e-mail) and Window pop-ups.

We will visit your site and do an initial scan and try to fix the problem on site.  However, virus removal can be time consuming and is often better none in the workshop.  In that case we will collect the PC, fix it and then return it.

Cost: £32.50 per 30 minutes.

NOTE: Badly infected PCs can be difficult to clear completely.  The best solution is often to wipe your hard drive completely and re-load everything.  That can take up to 90 minutes to do.  We will back up any important files, scanning them thoroughly before copying them back.  However, we will not copy back infected files (or files which may be infected) so you may loose some data. 

 

What are viruses and how can I avoid them?

 

Protecting you from viruses......

Because the various publishers keep upgrading their products it is always difficult to recommend one over another,  We have always used Norton ourselves and have supplied hundreds of copies to customers over the years.  However, recently, it's grown too big and clunky.  The latest Kasperksy Internet Security probably has the edge at the moment.

 

Click here to order Kaspersky Anti-virus Logo Kaspersky from Amazon.co.uk via our website

 

On-line Anti-virus Scanners...

The following sites also provide a free On-line virus scanner which you can use to scan your PC if you think you may have been infected. 

Our preferred sites are:-

BitDefender Antivirus

Scans and Removes

Trend Micro

Housecall - Scans and removes

Other scanners...

 

Firewall and Internet Security Software....

If you connect to the Internet via a Wirelss Router you do not really need a software Firewall as the Router will have a better hardware Firewall built in to it. However, if you connect using a USB Broadband modem you should install a Software Fiirewall.

Bear in mind that all Firewalls slow down the performance of your PC to a greater or lesser degree. If you have an old, slow PC then you should check that the one you install won't adversly affect your PC.

Free Software.....

Low cost Firewalls/Internet Security Packages are available from:-

 

How to avoid and remove viruses

Designed by Gryphon (c) Jan 2009