Are you tired of paying high prices for computer repair at big computer retail stores? Has a virus taken control of your computer? New Horizons Technologies has the best hands on computer repair in the Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita area. At New Horizons we take care of all your computer needs from repair to program installation and regular maintenance. With our personal service you can talk to someone every step of the way to find out what is being done and when it will be completed. We specialize in small business and home computers including desktops, laptops, printers, networks and everything in between. Don’t hesitate to call us for an on-site consultation to find the best solution to your problem. Visit our Contact Us page for a list of telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to reach us at.
Virus vs. Browser Hijacker
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As a computer repair company just north of Houston, TX we see many computers and laptops come through our office due to what many people consider viruses. From what we have found however, most of these problems are not viruses but browser hijackers. A browser hijacker is a type of spyware that allows the hacker to send pop-ups through a computers internet browser. Most of these pop-ups we have seen have been in the form of anti-virus notifications alleging there is a virus on the computer and wanting to scan the computer for other viruses. Once the initial scan is complete the pop-up will show how many viruses are supposedly on the computer and then tell you that to clean the viruses off the computer you will have to pay for the anti-virus program. If you decide to enter your payment information the pop-up will go away and the hacker will then have your credit card information. NEVER give your credit card information to a site you are not 100% sure of. The problem lies in the fact that the browser hijacker is not a virus but a spyware so your typical anti-virus program will not be able to detect or remove this treat. The best protection is a good spyware detection and removal program. If you do get this spyware on your computer and don’t have a spyware program to remove it we have found that in some cases the only way to remove it is to completely reformat the computer and start over. For help with protection or removal of spyware, viruses or adware near the Houston area please contact us at http://www.nhtg.org/contact_us.html.
