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Coranto Archive
 Dr Tweak
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This is the homepage for Dr Tweak, I specialize in building, optimizing, repairing and troubleshooting all of your computer problems. On this site you will find my recommended software and tips for keeping your computer running at optimum performance, also below are my labor rates, feel free to email me HERE with any questions or comments you have.
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Excellent Websites & Resources
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DSLnuts - A GREAT website specializing in internet connection optimization with loads of other great information.
Tweaks.com - A Windows XP resource with many tweaks.
Labmice - An excellent in depth Windows 2000/XP resource.
Speedguide - Excellent broadband resource which also has a great forum.
Spyware Warrior - Spyware information and database, including recommended programs and programs to avoid.
Viruslist - The most extensive virus and malware information and database.
Majorgeeks - Excellent freeware and shareware download site.
Wilders.org - Huge database of internet security information.
Microsoft Knowledgebase - Search for the solution to your Windows problem here.
BIOS Optimization Guide 9.9 - Ever wonder what all the BIOS settings do? Here is the most comprehensive resource.
NewEgg - The best place to order all of your computer hardware.
Kaspersky Labs Official Forum - Support and information for all of Kaspersky Labs products.
AMD Zone - All you need to know about AMD processors.
AV-Comparatives - Excellent site that tests antivirus programs properly and thoroughly.
MDGx MAX Speeed - One of largest tweaking databases for Windows that exists.
ExtremeTech - Excellent resource on hardware and software reviews.
Guru3d - Looking to tweak your video card for maximum gaming? Then this is the place for you.
Windows STOP Errors - Getting a BSOD? Look here for your solution.
Mozilla Addons - Look here to customize your Mozilla software.
Task List Programs - Look here to find out what program that is starting with your computer.
Linksysinfo.org - Great place to find any information on Linksys routers.
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Updates & Reminders
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Latest Updates for FREE Anti-Spyware protection:
SpyBot S&D 1.5.2 - 6/25/08
Ad Aware 2008 - 6/26/08
SpywareBlaster 4.1 - 6/12/08
SUPERAntiSpyware - 6/27/08
Windows Defender - 6/27/08
The latest Windows Update Information:
Microsoft releases new updates and patches on the second Tuesday of every month, don't forget to download them.
The latest virus & malware information is always up to date on Kaspersky's Virus Watch. As you can see there are many new virus threats daily so remember to always keep your virus definitions up to date and do weekly scans.
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Online Virus & Security Scans
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Here are a few FREE online virus and security scans, tools to help you stay safe.
Kaspersky Online Virus Scan - The best online free virus scan, it will only alert you to the possible infections, not remove them.
BitDefender Online Scan - Another excellent scan that will remove any infection it detects.
ESET Online Scanner - Another excellent free scanner that will remove all that it finds.
AVG Anti-Spyware Online Scan - Scans for trojans, spyware and other malware.
Microsoft OneCare Online Scanner - Scans your pc for malware and other security issues and fixes them.
Secunia - Vulnerability and security advisories.
VirSCAN - Submit a single file for analysis from multiple different anti-malware programs within minutes.
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Recommended Software
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Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 - The absolute leader in security software, nothing comes close. Includes antivirus, firewall and anti-spam, everything you need to stay safe and secure.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 - The leader in malware detection and removal, unsurpassed detection rates and hourly updates.
TuneUp Utilities 2008 - The best computer maintenance program around, cleans, optimizes and customizes Windows.
Nero 8 - The best cd/dvd burning software available.
PerfectDisk 2008 - The absolute best hard drive defragging app there is, it will keep your hard drive running at peak performance.
DVDFab Platinum - The best dvd cloning software available.
EasyRecovery Pro - The best data recovery software.
Acronis True Image 11 - The absolute best disk imaging software available in case of hard drive failure.
X-Setup Pro - The granddaddy of tweaking programs, this one does it all.
jv16 Powertools 2008 - The best registry cleaner you will find.
CounterSpy - Excellent anti-spyware program that has real-time protection.
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Recommended FREE Software
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PC Tools Firewall - An excellent free firewall that keeps hackers at bay.
Avira AntiVir Personal Anti-virus - An excellent free anti-virus program.
Threatfire - An excellent behavior blocking program that adds additional protection to your antivirus program.
CableNut - To FULLY optimize your internet connection.
SpyBot Search & Destroy 1.5.2 - Removes all that nasty spyware from your pc and offers protection from further infections.
Ad Aware 2008 - Another spyware removal tool.
SpywareBlaster 4.1 - This blocks spyware from ever installing.
SUPERAntiSpyware - Another great program to use in the fight against spyware.
a-squared free edition - An excellent free tool to remove malware.
Trillian - The best instant messenger app, allows you to communicate with AOL, ICQ, IRC, MSN and Yahoo all in one.
Everest - System information and diagnostic software.
Analog X - A whole list of excellent freeware.
Frostwire - The best P2P application, open source and based on Limewire Pro.
Shareaza - Another P2P application.
Java Sun - Needed so that java appears properly on your web pages.
Firefox - A nice web browser with thousands of customizations and very fast.
Ultra VNC - Remotely control your pc with this app.
Whisper32 - If you have a lot of passwords and can't remember them all then this is for you, an excellent password manager.
CrapCleaner - Great tool to clean up temporary and junk files from your computer.
ERUNT & NTREGOPT - Two invaluable tools for backing up and optimizing your registry.
Cobian Backup 9 - The easiest way to backup all of your important data.
Open Office - Excellent free alternative to the expensive Microsoft Office, also compatible.
Winamp - Light and small audio player.
Quicktime Alternative - Gives you the Quicktime codecs without the junk.
Real Alternative - Gives you the Real codecs without the junk.
Picasa2 - Excellent photo organizing and tweaking program.
SpamBayes - Bayesian SPAM filter for Outlook that is highly effective.
Sitehound - A toolbar from Firetrust that makes web surfing safe for your children.
Izarc Zip - Archive utility that supports the most common compression formats.
DriverCleaner Pro - Cleans up the left over files from old drivers.
Windows Sysinternals - A list of great freeware for optimizing and troubleshooting.
UltimateBootCD - Excellent diagnostic boot cd.
X-Setup - The last freeware version of X-Setup, works just as good.
DVD Shrink - Excellent program to backup all of your DVDs.
K-Lite Codec Pack - Great codec pack to allow you to view any type of video file.
Flashget - Great free download manager to speed up your downloads.
Revo Uninstaller - Great tool that helps remove the leftover junk after an uninstall.
Foxit Reader - Open .pdf files without all of the bloat of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Labor Rates
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Reformat & Reinstall Operating System - $125
Includes all the latest Windows updates, driver updates and software updates and optimizing entire computer
CDRom/CDRW/Floppy/Zip/RAM Install - $15
Hard Drive Install - $35
Sound Card/Modem/NIC/Video Card Install - $25
Includes updating to the latest drivers and optimizing the hardware
System Optimization - $150
Includes all the latest Windows updates, driver updates and software updates and optimizing entire computer for peak performance
Data Backup - $25 up to 5 gigabytes
Data Recovery - $50 up to 5 gigabytes
Basic Troubleshooting
Minimum 1 hour
*Residential rate is $75/hr
*Business rate is $100/hr
* A $25 fee applies to all pickup or delivery of computers
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Internet Connection Tweaking
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We all want a faster internet connection right? Well this is the easiest way to speed things up, first you need to download and install CableNut, this is the most advanced internet connection tweaking application there is, it optimizes ALL of your registry values that effect your connection. Once you have installed it just visit the proper page below for your operating system to find the optimum values for you. To check your current registry settings use the TCP/IP Analyzer. This page uses the proper formula for finding your optimum registry values, all you have to do is provide the needed information and it will do the rest for you.
Windows 2000 & XP
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