Windows 10: Geek Tech, Geek Web

Discus and support Geek Tech, Geek Web in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My laptop locked up tonight. There was a number to call which was supposedly "Windows". 1-800-866-5169. They told me it was a Trojan and after... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by nettie.m.jones1, Mar 28, 2021.

  1. NETTIE.M.JONES1
    nettie.m.jones1 Win User

    Geek Tech, Geek Web


    My laptop locked up tonight. There was a number to call which was supposedly "Windows". 1-800-866-5169. They told me it was a Trojan and after working on it for well over an hour they freed it up and then told me it would cost $249.99 and plus $249.99 they would cover the technical work for 5 years. I am 72 years old and on social security tell me what to do please

    :)
     
    nettie.m.jones1, Mar 28, 2021
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  2. ALEXANDRACONTRAFATTO
    AlexandraContrafatto Win User

    Geek source

    Is Microsoft contracted with a company called Geek Source or Geek Squad?
     
    AlexandraContrafatto, Mar 28, 2021
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  3. KEN BLAKE
    Ken Blake Win User
    Geek source

    No. I've never heard of Geek Source, but I certainly know of Geek Squad.

    Geek Squad is a subsidiary of Best Buy, and is unfortunately a well-known and very popular source of computer service and advice. As far as I'm concerned, they, and all other big-box stores, should always be avoided. With rare exceptions, their employees
    are not skilled in what they do, and can cause more problems they solve..
     
    Ken Blake, Mar 28, 2021
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  4. NLHARRISON
    NLHarrison Win User

    Geek Tech, Geek Web

    Comodo Geek Buddy

    I want to uninstall Comodo Geek Buddy and all associated files but cannot locate any on the Control Panel.
     
    NLHarrison, Mar 28, 2021
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