My name is Mike Houston. Located in Southampton, Ontario, Canada, I am an A+ and Microsoft certified computer technician who offers on-site computer services to homes and small businesses in the Port Elgin and Southampton area at reasonable, nice guy rates. I troubleshoot and solve operating system and software problems, replace hardware (only if necessary or practical!), and I am adept at the removal of viruses/trojans/spyware/malware from Windows. Yes, I will do my personal best to salvage your operating system installation where practical. I will not format and reload unless it is absolutely necessary, so that you don't have to start over with all your applications. I will also preserve your documents, pictures and music where possible.
Linux/Unix users need not feel left out in the cold either for I can help with those kinds of PC operating systems as well. Perhaps you would like to try a free alternative to Windows that is more reliable and secure.
However, I am neither a computer store, nor a retailer of new or used hardware, and not a carry-in repair shop. I make "house calls". If I decide I need to utilize my own work area where I have access to all of my resources, I will take your system, fix it, deliver it to you, set it up again and make sure that your devices and Internet connection are working. I do keep a few commonly used replacement parts for convenience, but if hardware is required I purchase it on your behalf. I charge no markup and provide the receipt from where it was purchased. Alternatively you can purchase hardware or software yourself and I will be happy to install it for you. I may also be able to recommend and provide free alternatives to commercial software packages.
While not necessarily limited to this, I routinely perform the following:
| Hardware, Software and Operating System troubleshooting |
| Operating System, Driver and Software Installation |
| Data Backups and Transfer |
| Set up of Computer Systems, Peripherals and Networking Devices (e.g. wireless routers) |
| Internet Setup (e.g. Dialup, Cheetah/Sympatico DSL, Email Setup etc.) |
| Virus/Malware Removal and General Cleanup |
If you are in the near vicinity of Port Elgin or Southampton (Saugeen Shores), Ontario, Canada, you may contact me to inquire about on-site service. I am sorry, but it is impractical for me to travel far.
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