Orlando Computer Service Customer Testimonial

When I opened my real estate office in Orlando, I was very careful about security. I had an alarm system installed, and even had a couple of security cameras put in the office. I knew if anything went wrong, I'd rather be safe than sorry. My entire life was riding on it. I'd just quit my job with a large real estate company to start my own business and I had everything, including my life's savings, to lose.

Unfortunately, something I didn't take too seriously was computer security. I took advantage of some company's 30-day trial virus software but when the trial ran out, I didn't bother to have it renewed. I'm always careful where I click and which emails I open and encourage my employees to be, as well. With all that in mind, I never thought twice about someone ruining my company through our computer network.

Needless to say, within three months, we had a virus. I don't know how or where it came from but I did know that I needed to do something about it and quick. My office is pretty small and I don't have a technician or anyone like that on my team. I panicked!

Luckily, a friend suggested ComputerServiceNow.com. I was able to put in a call to a Tech Travel Agent, let her know what I needed, when and where, and a technician was at my office the next day. He not only fixed my security threat and saved my information (and maybe even my business), but he gave me some great instructions on how to prevent this from happening in the future.

Now I keep an anti-virus program current and running on every computer in my office. I send out monthly reminders to staff about downloading only from trusted sources. I also use a firewall and keep our Windows downloads up to date. All because the technician from ComputerServiceNow.com took the time to educated me after he was finished taking care of our problem.

- James Derringer, Real Estate Agent in Orlando, Florida

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Nashville Computer Service

When most people think of Nashville, they don't just think of it as the capitol of Tennessee. Often called "Music City," Nashville is probably most known for being the "home of country music." Several record labels, production companies, and recording studios make their homes or have office in Nashville, making the city the second largest music production center in the country. As a matter of fact, the music industry alone contributes over $6.4 billion and nearly 20,000 jobs to the city. The city's musical reputation and historical significance make it a popular tourist destination, as well. Over 250 health care companies are located in the city and the automotive industry is beginning to see a large presence there in recent years. Many Christian denominations' headquarters are located in Nashville, as well as number of Fortune 500 companies including Dell, HCA, and Dollar General.

With such a diverse group of businesses making up the city's economy, business owners and managers in Nashville realize that keeping up with the competition is important. To do that, you must keep your business running smoothly and that includes keeping the heart of your business - your computers and networks - up-to-date and fully functioning. At Computer Service Now, we offer computer service for any job, no matter the size. Our computer technicians can design, build, install, repair, and maintain computer hardware; fix problems with software; and fix problems with viruses, spam, spyware and worms. Our engineers can interconnect computers and other network devices and build networks for companies of ten or 10,000 employees. Our installers can install anything from Flat Panels TVs to elaborate sound systems, video walls to camera security devices. Whether you're located in Nashville or anywhere in the United States, we'll make sure the job is completed to your satisfaction.

For more information or a fast quote on Nashville computer service call 877-422-1907 or visit ComputerServiceNow.com.

Microsoft Windows Repair Serivce

While there are so many reasons your computer can malfunction, many times it is not the hardware, but the operating system within the machine that is causing the problem. When the operating system becomes damaged, it can cause any number of problems for anyone who is operating Windows:

Viruses: A virus can be the biggest threat to any computer and no one is immune to them. They are extremely powerful and have been known to bring down entire networks. Once they're there inside your computer, they are very hard to remove. They attach themselves to literally hundreds of files meaning that once you think you've deleted the virus, you've more than likely missed many of its back-ups. They can wreak havoc on your computer and permanently damage your system.

Damaged Windows Registry: When your registry becomes damaged, your computer may become unbootable and you may receive several error messages. This occurs when programs are terminated without notice or when programs with access to the registry do not cleanly remove items store in the registry. This can also be caused by a virus or malware.

Spyware and Malware: These can cause damage to programs on your computer as well as endanger your personal information. When removed incorrectly, it can cause your entire system to stop functioning properly and even damage the BIOS in your motherboard.

Blue Screens of Death: This is an error screen displayed when your operating system encounters a major system error. They can be caused by poorly written device drivers, faulty memory, corrupt registry files, and incompatible DLLs. If you are not tech-savvy, it can take hours and even days to troubleshoot and locate the problem when you receive the Blue Screen of Death.

So what do you do when you run into one of these problems? Your best bet is to call Computer Service Now. With certifications in Microsoft products such as Microsoft Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE), our technicians can handle any problem and provide top Microsoft Windows Repair Service. And once your system is up and running again, we can help create a back-up to help prevent further disasters or security breaches.

GhostNet Hacker Spies On Governments

Heard about GhostNet yet? Its very disconcerting because it targets government computers and attempts to forward emails, documents and passwords.

By most accounts (ZDNet, PC World, Forbes, InfoWorld), 103 countries have been infected with GhostNet spy virus.

It all started with the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan leader with offices in India, Brussels, London and New York, asked the researchers to examine its computers for malware.

What researchers find according to John Markoff reports for the New York Times was a government infiltrating, super-strength, spyware-virus controlled by computer based in CHINA!

GhostNet has stolen hundreds if not thousands of sensitive government documents for whom? Some say the Chinese Government.

According to Jeremy Kirk of IDG News, GhostNet primarily uses a malicious software program called gh0st RAT (Remote Access Tool) to steal sensitive documents, control Web cams and completely control infected computers.

"GhostNet represents a network of compromised computers resident in high-value political, economic and media locations spread across numerous countries worldwide," said the report, written by analysts with the Information Warfare Monitor, a research project of the SecDev Group, a think tank, and the Munk Center for International Studies at the University of Toronto. "At the time of writing, these organizations are almost certainly oblivious to the compromised situation in which they find themselves."

China is not alone in Hacker Spying
Intelligence analysts, according to John Markoff of the New York Times, say many governments, including those of China, Russia and the United States, and other parties use sophisticated computer programs to covertly gather information.

Heartland Payment Systems massive data breach

Heartland Payment Systems delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll, check management and payments solutions to more than 250,000 business locations nationwide.

Heartland reported on Tuesday that they had suffered a security breach in 2008. "We found evidence of an intrusion last week and immediately notified federal law enforcement officials as well as the card brands", said Heartland president Robert Baldwin.

The bulk of the exposed data was credit card names, numbers, and expiration dates. The malware infection was a keylogger and packet sniffer that recorded transactions on Heartland's network.

Heartland did not disclose when the infection occurred, or how many transactions had been compromised.

For a piece of malware to be installed on their network from sometime in 2008 until this week is a sign that the PC may not have been running any kind of virus protection. It is important that all computers on your network be running some sort of Anti-Malware software that provides your PCs with real-time protection against malware insallation, and detection and removal of existing malware.

Microsoft Windows Repair Service

If your computer is acting slow or funny it may not be hardware related. Many times your operating system may become corrupt or damaged due to spyware and viruses. These malware often steal personal information and cause computer systems to slow down tremendously. If your computer is constantly locking up or running slow contact a ComputerServiceNow.com to inspect, diagnose, and provide windows repair for your computer.