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Uptown Dallas Laptop Repair

Posted on November 21, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Uptown Dallas Laptop Repair is conveniently located less than one mile from the north side of Uptown with plenty of parking available. PC Virus Doctors can repair laptop software issues and any hardware problems for all laptop manufacturers, … Continue reading →

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1st Gen Nano iPod Recall

Posted on November 13, 2011 by thepcdoctor

  PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas iPod Repair has been notified of a 1st Generation Nano iPod recall. ConsumerReports that Apple sent out notices on Friday, 11/11/11; probably not going to be a good day to remember for Apple. Apple reports … Continue reading →

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Dallas Virus Removal- AV Security 2012- Rogue

Posted on November 9, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas Virus Removal has run across another rogue, fake antivirus entitled, AV Security 2012. The rogue takes over machines and is capable of cutting off internet connections making removal almost impossible without previous preparations for such a … Continue reading →

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Dallas Computer Repair- Video Card-PSU Upgrade

Posted on November 8, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas Computer Repair has recently upgraded a desktop computer to achieve better gaming performance for a returning customer. A 2gb high-end gaming card was installed along with a high-end power supply unit (PSU) that greatly increased performance … Continue reading →

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Pentagon to Ante Up Cyber Warfare

Posted on November 7, 2011 by thepcdoctor

Thank goodness the Pentagon is now talking about unleashing offensive cyber moves versus defensive moves in the 21st century cyber warfare that is only increasing in intensity. Rueters reports that the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) held a first-of-a-kind conference where … Continue reading →

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System Security 2012- Rogue Security Program

Posted on November 4, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Computer Repair Dallas has spotted once again another rogue security program called System Security 2012. The rogue software will start with the system startup and then start reporting false security problems prompting the user to buy the … Continue reading →

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Ad Companies Make Web Surfing Miserable

Posted on November 3, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas Computer Repair often surf news sources and other websites that are full of ads that are notorious for downloading cookies to desktop computers, laptops and also smart devices such as smart phones and tablets, according to … Continue reading →

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Uptown Dallas Computer Repair

Posted on November 2, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Uptown Dallas Computer Repair is within a short reach of Uptown. Laptop and desktops needing computer service in the Dallas Uptown area have a quick choice for quality laptop and desktop repair that is usually completed within … Continue reading →

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Son of Stuxnet- Duqu: Part 1

Posted on October 29, 2011 by thepcdoctor

The ultimate mystery of computer malware mysteries has taken its expected turn, according to an article on WSJ.com. The malware has been dubbed, “duqu”, since it creates files with the prefix, “~DQ”. Duqu is an offshoot of Stuxnet which has proved … Continue reading →

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Adware Zango- Dallas Virus Removal

Posted on October 27, 2011 by thepcdoctor

Adware Zango has recently been seen again by our Dallas Computer Repair Service. Adware is definitely not a virus, which are replicating bad software known as “malware”, but are a nuisance in several ways, means and methods. The advertising software can … Continue reading →

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OpenCloud Security- Rogue Program

Posted on October 26, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas Computer Repair has ventured across another fake security program, a.k.a. a rogue security program,  called OpenCloud Security that dupes potential customers into paying for fraudulent antimalware programs. The program takes over the computer upon boot and … Continue reading →

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Acer Laptop Repair Dallas

Posted on October 14, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas Computer Repair fixes all makes and models of Acer laptops in the Dallas PC Repair Shop. Recently repaired was an Acer DC jack that had worn out in the center and would not allow the battery to … Continue reading →

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Dallas Computer Repair- Memory Upgrade Performance

Posted on October 13, 2011 by thepcdoctor

PC Virus Doctors’ Dallas Computer Repair recently upgraded a desktop from one gigabyte to three gigabytes of computer memory for a customer. The computer was running slow while using installed programs which were shutting down after just a small time … Continue reading →

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Dallas Computer Repair- Safe Mode Boot

Posted on October 12, 2011 by thepcdoctor

Many computer users are unaware of another way to boot into Windows System and that is using “Safe Mode”. Safe Mode allows minimal drivers to be loaded in order to eliminate as many software and hardware issues as possible to determine … Continue reading →

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