Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to do anything before you come?
 
A: Write down all the problems you have so we can discuss.   Have all original the CD's and software that came with your computer readily available.
 
 
Q: Do you guarantee your work?
 
A: Yes.  We guarantee that the work we perform will be to your satisfaction based on the problems and solutions we agree upon.We guarantee that viruses  will be gone from the computer when we leave.
 
We can't guarantee that you will not get more viruses or spyware after we leave. We have no control over what you may download from the Internet, so we cannot guarantee that you will remain free from viruses and spyware after we leave.  If you keep your antivirus and antispyware programs up to date and run scans regularly, you should be fine.
 

Q: What can you do about retreiving my documents, pictures, email, etc if my system has crashed?
 
A: This depends on the problem to some extent. If you hard drive had totally crashed, cost effective recovery may not be possible, but we can usually retrieve most or all of your data.
 

Q: How long does a service call usually take?
 
A: Job length can vary, but the "average" job is usually 2 hours when done in our shop. 
 
 
Q: Do you charge for travel time?
 
A: Assuming you are in the Cary/Apex area, we do not usually charge for travel.
 

Q: Can I bring my computer to you to have it worked on?
 
A: Yes, absolutely.  Please call us at 605-5366 and make an appointment.
 
 
Q: Might you have to reinstall my Windows?
 
A: It is sometimes easier and less costly to you to have us retrieve your data and do a reinstall of the operating system. If your PC is in such bad shape that it needs to be rebuilt, we'll need to wipe your system and reinstall Windows.
 
Please gather all of the CD's or installation disks for any programs that you are using on your computer. If you have them, you should provide us with:
 
1) Software Programs:
  • Microsoft Office (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Outlook)
  • Personal finance or accounting/tax software, such as Quicken, Quickbooks, Microsoft Money, Peachtree, Turbo Tax, etc.
  • Games, Photo Editing, CD/DVD Burning, and any programs you installed after you bought your computer
  • AntiVirus or Firewall software, such as Norton, McAfee, Zone Alarm, etc.
  • Your Windows CD, if your computer came with one.  Some manufacturers no longer give out these CD's, so you may not have one.

2) Data Files:

Make a list of any other personal information you want to keep and tell us you want us to back it up. This usually includes:
  • Contents of the 'My Documents' folder (documents, pictures, music and multimedia files)
  • Favorite Internet sites/bookmarks
  • Email, Address Book, and Calendar
  • Financial data from programs such as Quicken, Quickbooks, Microsoft Money, etc.