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		<title>Golden Rule of Choosing Best Online Computer Repair Services</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/12/13/golden-rule-of-choosing-best-online-computer-repair-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>konstantseo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Repair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many advantages of hiring an online computer repair services. Your computer is likely to malfunction at any time and if something goes wrong with it in the late night, it’s quite difficult to find a technician in order to repair it right away. But now, you don’t need to worry as there are...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many advantages of hiring an online <a title="Computer Repair" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/services/computer-repair.php" target="_blank"><strong>computer repair</strong></a> services. Your computer is likely to malfunction at any time and if something goes wrong with it in the late night, it’s quite difficult to find a technician in order to repair it right away. But now, you don’t need to worry as there are many online computer repair services to help you out around the clock. Yes! They can repair your computer even at midnight or in the late night hours. However, when it comes to hiring the best online computer repair service, there are many important things that you must consider.  First of all, always choose an online computer repair service that has a good reputation in the market.  Browse the internet to find their customer reviews. Also, contact their previous customers and ask them about their experience with the online computer repair service that you are planning to hire. Once you have confirmed the reliability of an online computer repair services, it is the time to check their service plans. Generally, every online computer repair service has its own service packages that comes different price tags. Following are common some service packages of a reputed computer repair service:</p>
<p><strong>-          Monthly Package<br />
-          Quarter Package</strong><strong><br />
-          Yearly Package</strong></p>
<p>Note:  Many online computer repair services per incident package in order to fix a sudden computer problem.</p>
<p>While choosing an online computer repair service, make sure to check their refund policy as well. Always hire a computer repair service that follows “No Fix, No Pay” policy. This policy ensures that you don’t need to pay them if they are unable to fix your computer problems.</p>
<p>Internet security is another important thing that you must confirm before hiring an online computer repair service.<em> </em>As they will repair your PC via a remote desktop connection, it becomes quite necessary for you to make sure that their connection is safe and secure. Also, it will protect your system from illegal computer hackers. The best quality of a reputed online computer service is that they will always use an encrypted software in order ensure the safety of their customers’ identity.</p>
<p>Another important quality of a reputable pr repair service is that their technicians will give you some helpful tips so that you can protect your computer from similar problems in future. Moreover, while resolving your computer problems, they will let you see their computer repairing process.</p>
<p>Last but the not the least important thing, when you hire an online <a title="Computer Repair" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/services/computer-repair.php" target="_self"><strong>computer repair</strong></a> service, make sure that they provide round the clock customer support via phone or live chat.</p>
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		<title>Support Nerds Provides the Most Affordable Boot Sector Virus Removal Solution</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zach Stiles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Malware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spyware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virus Removal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boot sector viruses are some of the most harmful computer and complex viruses that live secretly in the boot sector of your computer. Booth sector is one of the most important parts of your computer and is responsible for loading or booting your computer when it is turned on. When you start your computer, the...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boot sector viruses are some of the most harmful computer and complex viruses that live secretly in the boot sector of your computer. Booth sector is one of the most important parts of your computer and is responsible for loading or booting your computer when it is turned on.</p>
<p>When you start your computer, the virus is already loaded into your memory. It can be quite troublesome for you, because a smartly designed boot sector virus can convince your system that there is no virus at all when it loads. The most effective boot sector <a title="Virus Removal" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/" target="_blank"><strong>virus removal</strong></a> technique is to create a backup clean disk. Once the disk has been created, it will boot your computer up at the times you insert it into the CD Drive of your computer. Thus, it won’t actually load from boot sector that has been infected by virus.  That’s how you can load your computer virus free and then clean the virus off of it.</p>
<p>The most effective way to protect your computer from boot sector virus removal is to change your operating sector from windows. Although, windows is most widely used operating system and world with a fantastic interface, but it is the only operating system that is  commonly infected by the viruses and the most obvious reasons is – anti-virus software download, but it is also a fact that these viruses never attack Linux or Mac operating system. But why these viruses only attack windows operating system. Here is the simple reason – windows operating system is badly programmed. If, for example, you get an email with an attachment, it is programmed to automatically open the attachment and follow its instructions even if the attached file is likely to damage your computer. On the other hand, both Linux and Mac operating systems have protection built in to protect your computer from these problems.</p>
<p>If your computer is infected with booth sector virus and your are not able to remove it yourself, just connect your computer to the internet, visit Google dot com and search the term “boot sector virus removal! You will find numerous computer repair and virus removal sites to help you with their effective boot sector virus removal techniques at very reasonable fees.</p>
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		<title>Major Benefits of Hiring Online Computer Repair Services</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/11/07/major-benefits-of-hiring-online-computer-repair-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zach Stiles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Computer Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Computer Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Computer Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virus Removal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For troubleshooting any computer issues, people usually take their system to the local computer repair shop or call the onsite computer technicians. This needs plenty of time, money and efforts. But now, people can get their computers repaired from the very luxury of their own homes; thanks to online computer repair services. There are many...]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left">For troubleshooting any computer issues, people usually take their system to the local <a title="Computer Repair" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/services/computer-repair.php" target="_blank"><strong>computer repair</strong></a> shop or call the onsite computer technicians. This needs plenty of time, money and efforts. But now, people can get their computers repaired from the very luxury of their own homes; thanks to online computer repair services. There are many benefits of hiring online computer repair services to fix your computer problems. Following are some important ones:</p>
<ul style="text-align: left">
<li>The biggest benefit of hiring online computer repair services to fix your computer problems &#8211; you can get your computer repaired right from your home or office. In other words, you don’t need to pack up your computer and drop to the local computer shop. Just call an online computer repair service to get your computer repaired by an expert computer technician.</li>
<li>Online <a title="Computer Repair" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/" target="_self"><strong>computer repair</strong></a> services are available round the clock. It means, you can call their experienced computer technicians anytime your computer has a problem.  Their technical support is available even at the mid-night, Sunday or any other holidays.</li>
<li>When you hire an online computer repair service, you will surely receive quality technical assistance. To earn the trust of customers, most of online computer repair companies hire the technicians who are certified by Microsoft, CCNA and Apple. These computer technicians are have years of expertise in computer repair.</li>
<li>Online computer repair services are not only effective but they are much more affordable than local computer repair shops or onsite computer repair services.  So whenever you choose an online computer repair service,  your computer problems will fixed by an expert computer technicians at the very affordable price.</li>
<li>Online computer repair companies provide their services under several technical support plans such as monthly technical support, quarterly technical support or yearly technical support plan. Many online computer repair services also offer per incident technical support plan. You are free to choose any technical support plan depending on your computer problem and budget. In this way, online computer repair companies provide you a hassle-free computing experience.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left">So, these are some of the most important benefits of hiring an online computer repair service to fix your computer problems.  Support Nerds dot com is a US based website that provides premium technical support (via phone or live chat) for online computer repair (including virus removal) at the most affordable price.  Support Nerds dot com is a US based website that provides premium technical support (via phone or live chat) for online computer repair (including virus removal) at the most affordable price.</p>
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		<title>Online Computer Repair Services Can Help You in Many Ways</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/11/02/online-computer-repair-services-can-help-you-in-many-ways/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>konstantseo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Repair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a problem with your computer? Don’t worry! There are many types of live help and technical support you can get from the very comfort of your own home, thanks to online computer repair services.  While considering the benefits of online computer repair, you can fix certain computer problems with the help phone...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a problem with your computer? Don’t worry! There are many types of live help and technical support you can get from the very comfort of your own home, thanks to online <a title="Computer Repair" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/services/computer-repair.php" target="_blank"><strong>computer repair</strong></a> services.  While considering the benefits of online computer repair, you can fix certain computer problems with the help phone support or via the internet where the technician of your online computer repair company will log into your computer to fix your computer problems quickly and easily. You can hire online computer repair services for:</p>
<p><strong>Instant Troubleshooting Assistance </strong></p>
<p>Thanks to instant troubleshooting assistance of online computer repair, you don’t need to unplug your computer, drop it to your local computer repair shop or pay to onsite computer repair services. Usually, it takes a few minutes for an expert online computer repair technician to find out your computer problems and fix it. Moreover, certain computer problems can be fixed by simple instructions given over the phone or via chat.</p>
<p><strong>Fixing Speed and Performance Issues</strong></p>
<p>If your computer is running very slow or not performing well, you can hire online computer repair service to get it repaired from the luxury of your own home. Usually, online computer repair technicians will help you (via Phone Support) in using different administrative tools, disk clean up functions and many other tasks like system defragmentation in order to fix the speed and performance issues of your computer.</p>
<p><strong>Online/Telephonic Virus Removal Assistance </strong></p>
<p>If you need assistance for virus removal, it doesn’t always mean that you need an onsite computer repair service. You can get virus removal instructions through online computer repair service, with a professional who is expert in removing all types of computer viruses. Remember, there are certain cases when you need onsite computer repair service, but most of the times, you can get virus removal assistance online via phone support with a professional who is expert in different virus removal techniques.</p>
<p><strong>Finding the Restore Point of Your Computer</strong></p>
<p>You can hire online computer repair technician to help you in finding the last restore point of your computer and instruct you on loading from an internal or external backup of your data.</p>
<p>Online computer repair services can help you in many ways. While there may be certain cases where you need onsite computer repair, but there are many cases where calling an online computer repair technician is all that is required.</p>
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		<title>System Tool Virus Removal</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/03/01/system-tool-virus-removal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malware]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Virus Removal]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[System Tool is a malicious rogue malware virus that infects typically through a trojan a PC and pretends to be anti-virus on your PC telling you that you have viruses and other issues and request that you purchase the software to fix the issues. If you are getting this warning, do not give System Tool your credit card information, it is a scam and a malware virus.]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">System Tool Removal Support</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">System Tool is a malicious rogue malware virus that infects typically through a trojan a PC and pretends to be anti-virus on your PC telling you that you have viruses and other issues and request that you purchase the software to fix the issues. If you are getting this warning, do not give System Tool your credit card information, it is a scam and a malware virus.</p>
<h3>We Can Remove the System Tool Virus in Under 1 Hour!</h3>
<p><a onclick="myOpenLightBox('https://www.supportnerds.com/chatprogram/nerdboxcontainer.html?loginid=1&amp;buttonid=3&amp;adid=1',780,410,true,false); return false;" href="#"><img class="size-medium wp-image-441   alignleft" title="Vista-Guardian" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/img/chatlivewithme.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="221" /></a>With our Live U.S. Based Service, you receive all of the following for one low price:</p>
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<li>Guaranteed Removal of the System Tool Virus and any other viruses or malware that may have infected your system.</li>
<li>Guaranteed No Data Loss! We&#8217;ll make sure the virus does not remove or harm any of your personal documents.</li>
<li>100% No Fix, No Pay Guarantee &amp; Guaranteed Lowest Price for Virus Removal .</li>
<li>Free PC Tuneup with purchase of our virus removal service.</li>
<li>Removal Only <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$89.95</span> $59.95 with<strong> Coupon Code &#8220;stremove&#8221;</strong> (33% Off Retail Price)</li>
<li><strong>Click Chat Button or call (866)960-0592 to get started!</strong></li>
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<p>Our experts can assist you right now by remoting into your PC and removing Vista Guardian and all other viruses and restoring your PC back to a healthy shape. We offer a free estimate and guarantee to be the lowest price for virus removal.<strong> Just call us toll free @ (866)960-0592 </strong>or click the Chat button below to be connected with one of our experts who will assist you.</p>
<h2>How to Remove System Tool Virus</h2>
<p>Once the System Tool virus has infected your computer, it can be difficult to remove it with anti-viruses such as Norton, Mcafee, or the other major brands because the virus has hijacked your system and can disable these programs. In most instances too, even if you could run the major anti-viruses, most would not detect it because they are behind on keeping up with the latest infections. The System Tool Virus is just one form of information threat; <a href="http://www.regisdegrees.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3333ff;">information assurance training</span></a> teaches how to stop viruses and other information threats.</p>
<p>To remove the System Tool virus, you can have one of our U.S. Based technicians do it for you. We will walk you through getting around the virus and will log into your PC and remove the virus typically in 20-30 minutes. We guarantee complete removal of the virus as well as any other or you don&#8217;t pay and the cost of the service is $89.95. If you think you have a virus and would like to confirm, you can speak to one of our U.S. Based Technicians free to determine if you have a virus by calling us at (866)960-0592 or going to <a title="Support Nerds Website" href="http://www.SupportNerds.com" target="_self">http://www.SupportNerds.com</a> and starting a free live chat.</p>
<p>If you are an advanced PC user and are familiar with working with the registry, you can attempt to remove the virus yourself. Although the System Tool virus infects under various entries, we have posted the most common entries below. Be very careful in doing this because if you fail to do it correctly you could damage your operating system and be unable to boot to windows.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: Support Nerds does not assume responsibility for direct, indirect, or consequential damage to your computer as a result of doing the step-by-step guide below.</p>
<p>List of files associated with this rogue:</p>
<p><strong>XP</strong><br />
-Random files in %temp%.<br />
-%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902 (Random folder)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902 (Random file without extension)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902.exe (Random file &amp; dropper)</p>
<p><strong>Vista and 7</strong><br />
-Random files in %temp%.<br />
-%systemdrive%\Users\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902 (Random folder)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Users\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902 (Random file without extension)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Users\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902.exe (Random file &amp; dropper)</p>
<p>Note: %temp% refers to the following locations, based on your version of Windows:</p>
<p>Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\{USER}\Local Settings\Temp</p>
<p>Vista/7: C:\Users\{USER}\AppData\Local\Temp</p>
<p>%systemdrive% refers to the drive your infected system is on&#8230;for example, C:\.</p>
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		<title>Keep Your Computer Up to Date &amp; Virus Free</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/02/28/keep-your-computer-up-to-date-virus-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many computers that we remote into and remove viruses from have a correlation with each other. Majority have either disabled windows update and have not updated other software on their computer. This can open the door for viruses to infect your system and render your computer useless until the virus is removed. Why is this important and how does it relate to virus infections you ask? Well I'll be happy to explain the importance of keeping your system up to date and how this will help keep you safe from virus infections.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many computers that we remote into and remove viruses from have a correlation with each other. Majority have either disabled windows update and have not updated other software on their computer. This can open the door for viruses to infect your system and render your computer useless until the virus is removed. Why is this important and how does it relate to virus infections you ask? Well I&#8217;ll be happy to explain the importance of keeping your system up to date and how this will help keep you safe from virus infections.</p>
<h2>Why Windows Update is Important</h2>
<p>Windows update is a service provided my Microsoft that will constantly check your computer to ensure you have the latest updates downloaded and installed on your system. Most computers that have Windows Update enabled will have it check once a day and install updates a time of their choosing. Windows Update will make various updates to system files and other core components of Windows such as Internet Explorer. They are constantly sending updates to your computer because even though the Windows operating system is on the shelf and you can buy it, they still find security loop holes and other errors caused by the system files, so Microsoft will release an update to fix these issues. Occasionally with each operating system, Microsoft will release what is known as a service pack. A service pack is a group of updates which are typically deemed most important. These updates are important to keeping your system safe because with out them, your system would have security vulnerabilities that could be exploited to infect your system with a virus and compromise your data and security.</p>
<h2>How do I enable Windows Update?</h2>
<p>To activate Windows Update, open up your control panel and look for Windows Update or Security Center. Through either of these settings you can then enable Windows Update and choose how you would like Microsoft to update your system. If your Windows Update is disabled and you are having trouble getting it activated and working, our friendly technicians would be glad to assist you, just start a chat by clicking one of our chat buttons on our site or calling us toll free at (866)960-0592.</p>
<h2>What About Program Update Alerts, are they Important?</h2>
<p>Yes, program updates are very important, not keeping a program up to date on your computer can allow security vulnerabilities which can lead to virus infections and other issues. Lately viruses have been infecting computers by using a vulnerability in Java and Adobe Reader to infect your system with viruses. Now this does not mean you should uninstall those programs, because you use them everyday when surfing the internet or viewing a file. A common thing I see users do it uninstall programs they don&#8217;t think they use, and this can cause issues, because there are a lot of programs you use on a day to day basis such as flash, java, adobe products, and others programs to surf the internet and run programs, so the next time a program ask you to update, it is probably a smart idea to do so.</p>
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		<title>Be Careful of &#8220;Tuneup Programs&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/01/05/cleanup-programs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PC Tuneup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spyware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FinallyFast.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tuneup Programs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With a good number of cleanup programs available throughout the internet, it is important to be careful what you download and run on your computer...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s market, there are tons of free &#8220;Cleanup Programs&#8221; out there. How do you know which ones are legit and which one&#8217;s really work? That is a tough question because we have tested various ones that you see offered on TV, such as FinallyFast.co and others. I have found that majority of these registry and system cleaners can do more harm then they do help. Some such as FinallyFast.com have even been found to have spy-ware built into them (<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20110105/tc_pcworld/finallyfastcommakertorefundthousandsinspywarecase/print" target="_blank">Click Here to See the Story about FinallyFast.com lawsuit</a>). They only one I have found to work well is <a href="http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner" target="_blank">CCleaner</a>, which is designed by Piriform. This product is a great program to do a quick cleanup on your system. So when surfing the web for a free alternative, be careful, because you might just make your PC worse than it was before or compromise your PC to more spy-ware and viruses.</p>
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		<title>HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/12/07/hdd-diagnostic-tool-virus-removal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computer Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Computer Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spyware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virus Removal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The HDD (Hard Drive) Diagnostic tool (Show in the picture to the left) is a virus that imitates a system hard drive diagnostic tool such as disk defragmenter and confuses computer users to believe that HDD Diagnostic tool is a virus. It then attempts to convince PC users that it has found multiple problems with the computer and the user should purchase the program. If you have this program, do not give the program payment information. It is a scam trying to steal your credit card information. This virus infects into the system files and takes control over various hijack points on your computer making it very difficult for a average computer user to manually remove the virus. It also blocks out most anti-virus tools from removing it or even detecting it. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal Instructions</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hdddefragmenter1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-537" title="HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hdddefragmenter1-300x202.jpg" alt="HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal" width="300" height="202" /></a>The HDD (Hard Drive) Diagnostic tool (Show in the picture to the left) is a virus that imitates a system hard drive diagnostic tool such as disk defragmenter and confuses computer users to believe that HDD Diagnostic tool is a virus. It then attempts to convince PC users that it has found multiple problems with the computer and the user should purchase the program. If you have this program, do not give the program payment information. It is a scam trying to steal your credit card information. This virus infects into the system files and takes control over various hijack points on your computer making it very difficult for a average computer user to manually remove the virus. It also blocks out most anti-virus tools from removing it or even detecting it.</p>
<h2>How to Remove Hard Drive Diagnostic Malware Automatically?</h2>
<p>Removing the HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus can be extremely difficult but our Certified American Technicians can help you remove it. We guarantee complete removal of the virus and can walk you through logging us into your computer in about 5 minutes. After that we will remove the virus typically in around 20-30 minutes. We guarantee complete removal of all viruses. To get start with one of Support Nerds Certified American Technicians, simply <strong>call us toll free (866)960-0592</strong>. If you are looking to attempt to remove the virus on your own, you should be an experienced PC user familiar with navigating and editing the registry and other system files because this virus has various hijack points.</p>
<h2>How to Remove Hard Drive Diagnostic manually?</h2>
<p><strong>1. Stop Hard Drive Diagnostic or Hard Drive Diagnostic-related processes.</strong></p>
<p>[random].exe (This file is randomly created so it varies from computer to computer.)</p>
<p><strong>2. Delete Hard Drive Diagnostic files, if applicable.</strong></p>
<p>%Temp%\dfrg<br />
%Temp%\dfrgr<br />
%Temp%\[random]<br />
%Temp%\[random].exe<br />
%Temp%\[random].dll<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Desktop\Hard Drive Diagnostic.lnk<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Start Menu\Programs\Hard Drive Diagnostic<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Start Menu\Programs\Hard Drive Diagnostic\Hard Drive Diagnostic.lnk<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Start Menu\Programs\Win Defragmenter\Uninstall Hard Drive Diagnostic.lnk</p>
<p><strong>4. Delete Hard Drive Diagnostic registry keys</strong>.</p>
<p>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]“<br />
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random].exe”</p>
<p><strong>5. Locate the random virus file</strong></p>
<p>Locate the random name of the HDD Diagnostic Virus and delete it from your MSCONFIG. Remember, it could be disguised as a system file name or random letters. If you are unsure, do not delete the file because you can compromise your system causing it not to boot up. To proceed with this step you may need to have advanced virus removal tools.</p>
<p><em>Support Nerds is not responsible if you choose to attempt to remove the virus yourself and compromise your computer system. We do not suggest you to do it manually. We suggest that you let one of our certified virus removal experts remove it for you. you can reach them by clicking the chat now button on the right or calling us toll free at (866)960-0592.</em></p>
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		<title>Fake Microsoft ThinkPoint Virus</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/10/22/fake-microsoft-thinkpoint-virus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Malware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virus Removal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fake anti-virus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft ThinkPoint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thinkpoint anti-virus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thinkpoint Removal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A new fake rogues malware attempting to confuse PC users has been released. It goes by the name "Microsoft Thinkpoint anti-virus". This software is in no way affiliated with Microsoft and is a fake anti-virus. Our Friendly staff will be glad to help remove it from your computer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>ThinkPoint Virus Removal Support</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/thinkpoint.jpg"><img class=" alignleft size-medium wp-image-527" style="padding: 5px;" title="ThinkPoint Virus" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/thinkpoint-300x175.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="175" /></a>A new fake rogues malware attempting to confuse PC users has been released. It goes by the name &#8220;Microsoft ThinkPoint anti-virus&#8221;. This software is in no way affiliated with Microsoft and is a fake anti-virus. This software is bundled in with a fake Microsoft Security Essentials download. While ThinkPoint is running, it will block programs from running on your computer. It will also block access to all tools such as task manager, reg edit and other tools that could be used to stop it. If your computer is infected with this virus, our friendly American staff will be happy to help you remove it, just <strong>call us toll free at (866)960-0592 </strong>or start a chat with us at <a href="http://www.supportnerds.com">http://www.SupportNerds.com</a>.</p>
<h2>How to Automatically Remove the ThinkPoint Virus</h2>
<p>The ThinkPoint virus is a serious virus that can cripple the windows operating system. In most cases where the infection has occurred, it has blocked access to the internet or bombards you with a pop up window where you can&#8217;t access anything. To have this virus removed automatically, call Support Nerds at <strong>(866)960-0592.</strong> If it is after business hours (9am-5pm CST), just leave a message with your name, phone, time zone and what time would be best for us to call you back and one of our certified American technicians will call you and walk you through remoting us in to remove the virus. We can remove the virus in around 20-30 minutes and have your windows machine up and running virus free. We then can help you get protection to prevent this virus or other viruses from infecting your system in the future. Please if you are not a advanced PC user, do not try to remove this virus on your own because you can easily corrupt your system and make it un-bootable. The virus designs itself to look very similar to system files and at time infecting actual system files to confuse those who try to manually remove it on their own.</p>
<h2>Why Support Nerds is the Best Choice for Virus Removal &amp; PC Support</h2>
<p>Support Nerds has developed techniques to quickly access your computer even when the internet has been disabled and quickly remove a virus in around 20-30 minutes. Where other competitors are taking days and charging 60% more, Support Nerds is saving you money and keeping the time your separated from your PC minimal. We have performed thousands of virus removals for customers all around the world. Support Nerds is also a active member of the Better Business Bureau with no complaints! So when your having computer problem give us a call at (866)960-0592 and let a certified American technician get you back up in running!</p>
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		<title>Support Nerds Helps Out Tosh.O</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/09/21/support-nerds-helps-out-tosh-o/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Support Nerds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weird & funny]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comedy central]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skype]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tosh.o]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Support Nerds is excited to announce a new customer to our growing list of people across America who have recieved outstanding tech support. Tosh.O studios contacted Support Nerds to assist with an interview through the internet using Skype.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Support Nerds is excited to announce a new customer to our growing list of people across America who have recieved outstanding tech support. Tosh.O studios contacted Support Nerds to assist with an interview through the internet using Skype. The interview should be seen on Comedy Central on Wednesday, September 22nd. Support Nerds used Skype and it&#8217;s web cam plugin to  faciliate the interview between Daniel Tosh of Tosh.O and Darrell Bluett also known as the worlds worst comedian. Darrell was a guest on Tosh.O as part of Daniel Tosh&#8217;s Web Redemption part of the show.</p>
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