So you desktop computer repair folks - what things do you find indispensible. . .

[episodic]

I've got a list I carry with me:

Portable Firefox and Thuderbird
Partition Magic
Nod32 Standalone
Modified Knoppix with Clamav for scanning windows partitions
Spybot
Microsoft Spyware
Antivir
Evergreen Computer System Utility
I keep a collection of a few hundred printer drivers for windows
Startup control Panel (this is a gem)
Adaware
Standard PC Toolkit

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What else should I have with me to fix the standard windows corruptions, etc.

 

[Carbo]

Hammer.

 

[venk]

butter knife. You wouldn't believe the number of compaqs i've fixed with a butter knife.

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: venk
butter knife. You wouldn't believe the number of compaqs i've fixed with a butter knife.

I have a putty knife in my kit for that very reason - i know what you are talking about.

 

[amdskip]

Adaware, microsoft antispyware, spywareblaster, hijackthis, winsock fix.

 

[Zim Hosein]

So you desktop computer repair folks - what things do you find indispensible. . .

This: Swiss Army Cybertool Pocket Knife

 

[acemcmac]

putty

 

[venk]

Originally posted by: episodic

Originally posted by: venk
butter knife. You wouldn't believe the number of compaqs i've fixed with a butter knife.

I have a putty knife in my kit for that very reason - i know what you are talking about.

:laugh: :thumbsup: :beer:

 

[acemcmac]

and an xp reinstall cd

 

[acemcmac]

oh, hijack this is good....

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
and an xp reinstall cd

I stay legit. If they don't have their own cd, I explain to them they have to buy one. I get that out of the way fast.

 

[skyking]

I use the ultimatebootcd as a base, and then build my own version as directed at their website. I add browseable files for the running machine, and use the boot feature on ones with bad hardware.

 

[GamerExpress]

Originally posted by: episodic
I've got a list I carry with me:

Portable Firefox and Thuderbird
Partition Magic
Nod32 Standalone
Modified Knoppix with Clamav for scanning windows partitions
Spybot
Microsoft Spyware
Antivir
Evergreen Computer System Utility
I keep a collection of a few hundred printer drivers for windows
Startup control Panel (this is a gem)
Adaware
Standard PC Toolkit

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What else should I have with me to fix the standard windows corruptions, etc.

Good list, I have a very similar list. I also find my Ultra Leatherman tool indespensible.

 

[markgm]

Porn.

On a related topic, when I fix a computer one of the greatest things is an external enclosure so I can work on a hard drive from my laptop which has a bunch of utilities.

 

[Reel]

google

 

[DaWhim]

kerio personal firewall or sygate personal firewall. you should put that in your list.

 

[aircooled]

i found that not working on personal desktops is much better. at least in a corporate environment I can just re-image something that is way f'ed up much faster than trying to fix it.

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: aircooled
i found that not working on personal desktops is much better. at least in a corporate environment I can just re-image something that is way f'ed up much faster than trying to fix it.

yea, i'm just making chump change to pay for gas

 

[orion23]

I have a 4GB Cruzer mini with so many programs, trials and freeware it is almost full now.
Most people I visit are only usually affected by lots of spyware, not enough RAM, and too many starup programs!

 

[thomsbrain]

tools and my laptop. if it it can't be fixed with those things, it either can't be fixed or they need some part, which they will need to pay for. the only reason i even need the laptop is when i need to get on the internet and their computer can't/won't go online. i found out early on that it didn't make too much sense to keep a stock of parts or programs. just buy what you need once you know what you need. and if they need some special program to do what they want, i'll make them pay for it, and let them keep it. also, if they don't have the disks for something, tough sh!t for them. they can buy a new one. i'm not going to let them pirate mine. if your car needs a new muffler, your mechanic doesn't let you use his muffler. obviously, i'll track down the parts and programs and acquire them, but i bill for them.

 

[SVT Cobra]

pocket knife

 

[thereds]

Originally posted by: Reel
google

 

[Yzzim]

Originally posted by: episodic

Originally posted by: venk
butter knife. You wouldn't believe the number of compaqs i've fixed with a butter knife.

I have a putty knife in my kit for that very reason - i know what you are talking about.

hmm...explain please?

Great list, downloading a good majority of them. Can't seem to find a freeware standalone spyware or antivirus program though

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: Yzzim

Originally posted by: episodic

Originally posted by: venk
butter knife. You wouldn't believe the number of compaqs i've fixed with a butter knife.

I have a putty knife in my kit for that very reason - i know what you are talking about.

hmm...explain please?

Great list, downloading a good majority of them. Can't seem to find a freeware standalone spyware or antivirus program though

Lots of their cases require something strong and thin to pop it open (ala minimac). . .

 

[sixone]

A screwdriver: equal parts orange juice and vodka.