Where to post? Didn't know of PCC. Computer repairs

[maryc64]

Hi all! ;-)
New to forum. I did email this site/store for their opion. I had my gaming computer built in another town by a local store. It has 5 partitions. Don't ask why.
Warrantee is up! I don't want to drive back there anyway as it's a long drive. I just moved back to Seattle to complete radiation and am staying here.
It's time that this computer needs to be cleaned of duplicate programs, applications in the various partiions and a reinstall of the OS.
Two viruses are in "jail," also.
Now, I wasn't told how to link programs I had installed in my drive labeled Applications back to the Windows drive when an OS reinstall was done. So I'd just reinstall the program! Get off the floor from laughter.

I have perhaps 3 copies of PowerDVD on my system...as an example.

I need recommendations of a good repair shop that will reinstall the OS, look for conflicting hardware problems, as this research might not have been thorough enough, but probably was, and general cleaning of duplicate applications, driver updates, etc.

I can reinstall an OEM but not a computer built for me. Yep, I have all the disks, boot disketts, etc.
I am lousy at reinstalling drivers, dealing with cabs, etc. So I really need the names of a good shop in the northend of Seattle and loves a challenge, particularly an employee who is addicted to this sort of thing but never, ever afraid to ask someone else when they don't know the answer to a question regarding something they do not know.
Also, what would be an "average price" for such?

Also, warnings about bad shops would be nice.

I think PM'ing is the way to go as to name repair shops which are recommended or those to avoid in this forum wouldn't be appropriate unless you all know better!

Mods, feel free to move, delete or edit this post as it might not be appropriate.
Yep! I did search for a general repair discussion regarding computer repairs in Seattle but found none. So I am here..."
I looked for reviews of repair shops. I used Yahoo.
I looked at Cnet for repair shop reviews and found nothing.
I'd prefer not to ship my computer nor drive too far from the
Northgate area. Even Alderwood can be one huge hassle, as we all know!
Thanks for your time.
I pre-appologize if this is totally inappropriate!
But what would you do?
Also, where to buy a re-furbished wonderful LCD 17" or larger monitor that's gaming appropriate, although I know all believe in CRT's.
What's your favorite that's not too pricey?
GMT...I never get that right and I'm too tired to fix the time correctly.
/wave

[PCC-Richard]

Hi There,

We actually don't do repairs on systems that aren't ours. :( I'm sorry.

I used to live in the Northgate area, but I'm not really positive about shops that do repairs. There's a Computer Stop right there on Aurora (go north from Northgate Way / 105th), they might be able to help them out.

I'd give them a call and see.
Sorry I can't be of more help. Ironically, when you work in the computer industry, so you're just used to fixing your own computers, and don't really know any repair shops. :(

Richard

[maryc64]

Hello Richard!
This I assumed that, of course, you repair your own. I figured you might have, at least, heard of where not to go. Haha!
After reading many, many threads, etc., this is one awesome company and I wish it much, much, much success. This is what people need.
I just hope there are enough links/ads, etc. to promote your site.
Also, I hope those that shop make it to this forum where they find out the REAL feedback which is terrific!
Thanks for the time you took!
(Did see my misspellings...too lazy to go back and edit the original post.)
To others...please read threads and be impressed by this company from whom I've bought nothing but the feedback is top rate. Find another company like this, I dare you!
GW, Dell, etc. needs lessons from PCC.
Mary :wave