This is tough to answer until we have had a chance to fully evaluate the issues you are having with your computer.  When we schedule our free initial consultation with you, we will take the time to ask you about the problems you are currently experiencing, then make an initial assessment of what needs to be done to make sure your computer performs as you expect it.  To help with a figure, our average price is $80

Part of the free initial consultation is to determine the best options for you and your computer needs. Sometimes, upgrading to a new computer system may not be the best option for you.  GeekSQAD will assist you in identifying what you will need for your current computer to save you money. 

The protection of your data is the FIRST priority at GeekSQAD.  As long as your hard drive and data integrity are still in good shape, we always begins every upgrade or refresh service with a complete backup of your system and data. If there is a problem with the data on your system, we will notify you of the problem and discuss the options you have going forward.

Currently, there are over 150,000 new forms of viruses and malware released every single day. The most common ways they get into your system are through downloads of software from illegal download sites, vulnerabilities in your currently installed software, clicking on malicious links in emails or visiting a compromised website, even legitimate well known websites.  

The best ways to protect your computer include:

• Running a high quality virus/malware protection solution
• Run as a standard user and not as an administrator
• Ultimately, it comes down to the behavior of the users of the computer while surfing the Internet. 
• Ensure you are running behind both a software and a hardware firewall
• Keeping ALL of your installed software updated
• Never clicking on links in emails unless you are absolutely sure you know the origins of the message