Virus and Spyware Removal Services

Is your computer running slow? Are weird things happening? You might have a virus or spyware.

We can help. Our Help Desk technicians are experts at removing spyware and can help bring your computer back to speed.


Virus Removal Services

Computer Virus protection and Firewall installation which is a absolute requirement for broadband to help block Viruses and Hackers attacks.

Also virus removal from infected computer. They spread in mass over unprotected Internet connections and can grind your surfing to a halt. Some open back doors to your system allowing the virus creator(s) to gain access to your files and stored information like credit card details.

In its most basic form, a computer virus is a program that attaches itself to your computer without your knowledge. They can take many forms and may do many different things.



Here is a list of different types of viruses:

• Boot Sector

A Boot Sector Virus infects the system area of a floppy or hard drive, or the part that is accessed when your computer is first turned on. Infection usually occurs when booting from an infected disk.


• File Infector Viruses

Most of these viruses reside in the memory of a computer and infect programs' .exe and .com files.


• Master Boot Record (MBR)

Viruses Similar to a Boot Sector viruses, these viruses infect the Master Boot Record and prevent your PC from booting.


• Multi-partite viruses

These viruses infect both the boot record and program files.


• Macro viruses

Macro Viruses are prevalent in corporate environments where office applications are used, usually Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). They use a program's code to infect data files.


• Trojan Horse Viruses
These viruses do not replicate themselves. Instead, they often pose as a harmless file that is downloaded from the web or from an e-mail attachment. These programs can result in the theft or destruction of data files. This type of virus is commonly picked up from peer to peer file sharing programs.

Spyware/Adware Removal Services

Spyware programs are normally but not limited to being hidden inside "free" downloads from the Internet.

Spyware programs watch your activity and can record details of web sites you have visited and other personal information and then report this information back to the company or individual who created it.

We repair most virus and spyware infections within an hour. Spyware secretly tracks your computer usage and can slow your computer to a crawl.

Adware makes your computer display annoying advertising pop-ups. Spyware and adware hide in file-sharing and other programs you might install on your computer from websites you visit.

There are several preventative steps that you can take to ensure your protection from computer viruses

1. Don’t invite viruses into your computer.
This means being careful what sites you download from – many sites that promise “free” content are really nothing more than virus delivery vehicles.

2. Don’t open email attachments that you’re not expecting unless they’ve been thoroughly scanned by an antivirus program.

Certain computer viruses can infect the victim’s email account, so that whenever that person sends attachments, the virus will embed itself within that attachment. Certain viruses can actually send emails on their own, claiming to be from someone you know when, in fact, that person has no knowledge of it.

3. Load virus protection software onto your computer. There are several very good manufacturers of both free and subscription-based virus software.

Please contact us if you need help with a virus.

We are experts in this field. We may be able to help over the phone or in-store but can also go onsite here in Fitchburg to remove a virus.

Walk-ins always welcome! We offer flexible hours to perform on-site services and walk-ins are always welcome at our store. Call Today! (978) 424-4979