December 14, 2010

Bare min. tools needed for pc repair!?


What is a list of software, tools, etc...
needed for pc repair. want to go to peoples homes be able to test comp, hardware, sofware, virus scan, anything I would need.
also some good tools needed for building pc, changing all parts.

I have a laptop that i would take with me.

basic things id like to do:
Find source of consumer's pc problem
fix any virus's
check all hardware
upgrade/replace all hardware
virus scanner installs
network security
configure networks/pc's

basicly your basic/some expert stuff good range of things to make extra money on side.
any suggestion on what to do,charge(will go off of best buys geek squad and charge less alot less) what items software to use. you get the idea right!

If you don't know what tools you need, should you really by out messing with peoples computers? :P

Seriously though, you can buy tool kits from any computer store, or online.
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.…

As for software, basically just start out with some basic diagnostic tools so you can figure out what you need, and build up your "inventory" of tools onto a flash drive or external disk.

use the hijackthis software, it is easy to use.
if you do not know, read this article that blog.acho that vai help you.
the hijackthis show a list of all processes and the site which it says are danger or not ...
http://howmakeyourself.blogspot.com/2008…
look for more information on the blog.
I hope I have helped!
in this article on this blog taught to leave the pc faster .....
http://howmakeyourself.blogspot.com/2008…
look for more information on the blog.
I hope I have helped!
good luck.

I've been a PC tech for 14 years. my favorite tool is the ultimate boot CD. if you use it PLEASE contribute a little cash to the owners of the software you use. this will help keep it free.

Bare min. tools needed for pc repair!?