Folks on FW are pretty computer savvy so I'm not sure how many people this will interest, but I decided to post this for the technologically challenged among us (please be kind)...
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Includes: -Thorough PC cleaning: deleting internet cookies and temporary internet files (extremely easy to do yourself) -Clean up dust and dirt buildup (worth having someone else do for you IF it's done well) -Disk defragmentation and disk clean up (doable, but potentially intimidating)
harlock001 said: Staples is not responsible for lost data – please ensure you have backed up your important data prior to any service.
Doh! I meant to mention that in the OP. Thanks
harlock001 said: I would guess that someone who does not know how to clear the IE cache or run defrag will not know how to backup either.
There is a (big) element of truth to that but, on the other hand, I would hope that that is something folks learn to do (or have someone do for them regularly) after they figure out how to turn on their computer.
I wouldnt let the idiots at MY Staples touch my pc. Anyone see what they charge for like laptop repair. I just fixed a lcd inverter(12$ part, about 1 hour work diagnosing and putting part in , did it for 75 bucks. This guy originally went to Staples with this three year old laptop and they said either 229.99 or 279.99 Flat rate when they have to open the laptop up like that, and no real guarantee of anything.
Not where you want to take your computer, its like the Midas of computer repair
I used to work at Circuit City (during college), and these promotions were just a way to upsell you on all the problems your computer has. We only used built in Windows tools to perform the work, and it was our job to find every issue possible your computer has to sell you on it. I don't even think it's worth bringing in your computer for just the free services, in fear of what they might break while working on your machine.
I brought a pc in to Staples early this year when they were running this deal,, it was a unit with a virus that had disabled some processes at startup ,, they advertised virus removal last time this was out.. I even had a sticker on the 'puter with the virus name ... they not only didn't remove the virus they recomended reloading windows.. totally worthless .. I think they get their pc techs from the homeless standing around outside The Home Depot..
stridhiryu030363
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 24, 2009 @ 11:21p
anyone know how they clean up the cases? wouldn't want them spraying windex or some other random product and claim that it was blown out by those air cleaners.
I have a completely different take on this: I bought the FAR Norton Internet Security software and noticed that there are Staples Easy Rebates available for the combined purchase of Norton and a Staples Repair. 08-31517 for instance. $20.
Probably too late for me, but You could probably profit somewhat if you tried.
t60 said: I used to work at Circuit City (during college), and these promotions were just a way to upsell you on all the problems your computer has. We only used built in Windows tools to perform the work, and it was our job to find every issue possible your computer has to sell you on it. I don't even think it's worth bringing in your computer for just the free services, in fear of what they might break while working on your machine.
Instead, educate yourself on how to do these things yourself: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/maintain/default.mspx Thanks for that link. I have a question about virus protection if someone could give me some input. In Dec I bought a Sony laptop that came with 60 day trial One Live Care software. I got warnings that the trial period is about to expire, time to buy it. I didn't and wasn't going to. Then I got some alert from the virus protection software that virus was detected, so I run the virus check but it didn't find anything. I also got a warning that this alert would have been undetected if it was after the trial period, how lucky I had it running, renew the subscription so I stay protected in the future. It happened twice. I had a feeleing it was a false alarm built in the trial software just to scare me. Since then the trial period is over I didn't prescribe and no problems so far. Anyone had same/ similar experience?
judicska said: In Dec I bought a Sony laptop that came with 60 day trial One Live Care software. I got warnings that the trial period is about to expire, time to buy it. I didn't and wasn't going to. Then I got some alert from the virus protection software that virus was detected, so I run the virus check but it didn't find anything. I also got a warning that this alert would have been undetected if it was after the trial period, how lucky I had it running, renew the subscription so I stay protected in the future. It happened twice. I had a feeleing it was a false alarm built in the trial software just to scare me. Since then the trial period is over I didn't prescribe and no problems so far. Anyone had same/ similar experience?
Sounds like a heavy handed scare tactic to me too. Note that Microsoft's Live OneCare was a failure and was pulled from the market. MS is instead going to offer a free basic/low end anti-virus software called Security Essentials (formerly Morro) by the end of 2009.
ETA links: www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE5585IV20090610 www.webmonkey.com/blog/Microsoft_to_Offer_Free_Virus_Protection_Software_for_Windows
judicska said: t60 said: I used to work at Circuit City (during college), and these promotions were just a way to upsell you on all the problems your computer has. We only used built in Windows tools to perform the work, and it was our job to find every issue possible your computer has to sell you on it. I don't even think it's worth bringing in your computer for just the free services, in fear of what they might break while working on your machine.
Instead, educate yourself on how to do these things yourself: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/maintain/default.mspx Thanks for that link. I have a question about virus protection if someone could give me some input. In Dec I bought a Sony laptop that came with 60 day trial One Live Care software. I got warnings that the trial period is about to expire, time to buy it. I didn't and wasn't going to. Then I got some alert from the virus protection software that virus was detected, so I run the virus check but it didn't find anything. I also got a warning that this alert would have been undetected if it was after the trial period, how lucky I had it running, renew the subscription so I stay protected in the future. It happened twice. I had a feeleing it was a false alarm built in the trial software just to scare me. Since then the trial period is over I didn't prescribe and no problems so far. Anyone had same/ similar experience? You don't have to have the One Live Care, in fact you can unistall it so you will not get those scary messages, but I think it would be safer to have atleast some anti-virus on your machine. Look for free Norton deals. I have had no problems with Norton.
vplazed
Happy Member
posted: Aug. 25, 2009 @ 1:46p
lol they are noob not worth it they just going to reinstall windows.
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