Frequently Asked Questions

Our engineers are always ready when you cry out for help!

Below are answers to our frequently asked questions. If these do not answer your queries please feel free to contact us on 5421087

Q: Can you upgrade my PC, laptop

A: Definitely yes, we'll upgrade your ram, motherboard or even your cpu to speed up your computer be it a laptop, or PC.

Q: How much will it cost?

A: Our rates start from $50 per hour for remote support and $60 per hour for onsite support for home users.

Q: Can you recover my lost data?

A: Absolutely, as long as the data hasn't been hard deleted and as long as the storage device is still accessible. Either way we always have a data specialist who will work on your storage device in case it has a physical problem.

Q: Do you provide ongoing support?

A: Yes we do, please feel free to contact us for the support that best suits your individuall needs

Q: Which payment methods do you accept?

A: We take cash, Eftops and all major credit cards

Q: Can you help remove a virus or spyware (Malware) from my computer?

A: Yes we can, please call 5421087 and speak to an engineer. They'll help you find out what is causing the problem and come up with an answer

Q: What is spyware?

A: Spyware is often a component of a software application that you intentionally installed. This is especially true of free software downloaded from the internet. Spyware can also be part of a computer virus unleashed by an unsuspecting user. And, even though you may remove the virus or fix the problems it caused, the spyware remains on the computer, collecting data and reporting back to parties interested in stealing information.

Q: How do I know if I have a virus or spyware on my computer?

A: If you have spyware on your PC it will almost certainly cause your internet connection to slow down dramatically. Another symptom is an avalanche of annoying pop-up windows. Left untreated spyware could begin to crash your computer and even lead to identity theft. To find out if you have a virus or spyware, just run out scanning tools.

Q: How do I keep viruses and spyware off of my computer?

A: Here's what you can do:

1. Be cautious of suspicious emails from unknown sources - they can infect your computer.
2. Steer clear of the dodgy websites - these are a haven for malicious and annoying intruders.
3. Make sure you have anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed on your PC and don'r forget to update it every week
4. Be sure to update your PC with the latest patched from Microsoft.

Q: I have a wireless network and I can't connect to it. What do I do?

A: Power cycling your modem can often restore connectivity. Here's how to do it:

1. Shut down and turn off all computers on the network.
2. Unplug both the cable modem and router
3. Wait 1 minute then plug in the cable modem.
4. After the lights stop flashing on the cable modem (this could take up to a minute), plug the router back in.
5. Wait until the lights stop flashing on the router, then turn on any computer on the network.

If that doesn't solve the problem please call us on 5421087 and speak to an engineer. They'll help you find out what's causing the problem and troubleshoot an answer.

Q: Can you set-up or repair a home or office network for me?

A: Definitely yes. As our engineers are experts in networks, they will repair it, implement it or even advise you on how to get the most out of your network.

Q: How can I get  ComputerHQ to help me?

Simply call 5421087 and speak to an engineer.

Q: My computer is slow. What could be causing the issue?

A: There are a number of things that cause your PC to slow down. It could be you have too many programs running in the background. Or maybe spyware or viruses are slowing it down. For help please call 5421087 and speak to an engineer. They'll help you diagnose what's causing the problem and come up with an answer.

Q: How do I know which version of Windows Vista™ is right for me?

A: Windows Vista™ comes in multiple versions; Windows Vista™ Home Basic, Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows Vista™ Business and Windows Vista™ Ultimate. To find out which version is right for you, speak to an engineer on 5421087