Kent Computer Repair and Pc Repair

Welcome to Kent Computer Repair and Pc Repair, part of the Computer Repair UK network.

Kent computer repair and Pc repair covers the entire Kent area so to find your local repairer simply enter your city, town or village in the search box on the left to go straight to your area page.

First Things First

Has your computer stopped working or is it just running poorly? If it is just running slowly then you may only need to install more memory or have your local repairer do this for you. You can check to see if you have sufficient memory in your computer by running a free memory scan which you can do here. The Crucial Memory Advisor Tool takes the guesswork out of upgrading.

If it has stopped working then before you call out a computer repairer check to make sure that all the power leads are connected correctly and that none of the fuses have blown.

If it is still not working then you will need a computer repair call out.

Computer or Laptop Just Running Slow?

If your computer is just running slowly we advise that you downloaded and run our recommended system repair software if you have not done so already.

Invariably we find that many problems are only software related and this will help you avoid paying for uneccessary call out charges.

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If your computer is only running poorly then there is a fair chance that your problem is software or virus related. Each year people waste hundreds of pounds on computer repair call outs that are really not neccessary and ones that they could easily remedy themselves with the appropriate software. With call out charges ranging between £25-£45, a 2-3 hour repair can easily cost well in excess of £100 which is sometimes more than the computer is actually worth. 

If it is out of hours, or your computer is just running slow, then we recommend you run your own diagnostics before calling out a professional - you could possibly be saving yourself hundreds of pounds in potential call out charges. 

System repair tools are inexpensive in this day and age and are designed to be easy to use by both the novice and professional alike, and at less than the cost of a typical initial call out charge this software will not only help get your system back up and running quickly, but will also help keep your computer in tip top condition as long as you have the software installed.

We would recommend the award winning XP Repair Pro.

XP Repair Pro 2007 By ddXSoftware

XP Repair Pro is one of the most popular and easy-to-use system repair tools on the market today and version 2007 celebrates with a fresh makeover.

XP Repair Pro 2007's core purpose is to rid your computer of system failures, random computer crashes, computer registry problems, registry bulk, and thousands of other common computer problems people experience with their home and office computers every day.

Built upon 13 years of Windows experience, version 2007 is prepared for the future by providing complete support for Windows Vista. It is also backwards compatible on all versions of Windows all the way back to Windows 98SE.

This award winning and inexpensive software offers a free scan, is downloadable immediately and offers a 100% money back guarantee. For more information or for your free scan CLICK HERE.

If after using XP Repair Pro your computer is still not functioning correctly then the problem unfortunately may be more serious or hardware related in which case a computer repair call out is un-avoidable.

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Firewalls

Network firewalls get the name from physical firewalls which prevent fire spreading from one section of a building to another. Firewalls are structures which strictly control access from one side to another.

That's exactly what a network firewall does — restrict the flow of data and program instructions in or out of a system.

There are two basic types of firewalls — hardware and software, though the distinction can be misleading. Hardware rarely does much without extra software to guide it, and software can't even exist without hardware. It has to be stored somewhere and execute on something.

Hardware firewalls are commonly used between networks — for example between a corporate network and the Internet. The Internet is nothing more than a large set of mutually cooperating networks. Incoming traffic from the Internet is restricted to public access areas or to particular computers on the corporate network. Computers in the corporate network 'behind' the firewall access each other and the Internet.

Internal firewalls within corporate networks are also used, typically to keep resources restricted to certain groups, or to prevent viruses infecting some groups from spreading to others.

Software firewalls  — called 'personal firewalls' — are more often used in personal computers which connect to the Internet. They're slower than hardware firewalls, which are specialized for that function, and they use resources on the individual's PC.

Firewalls help prevent unauthorized access to systems by hackers or viruses. They control both inbound and outbound traffic according to a 'policy' established when the firewall is installed, or later configured. The policy determines which programs can access the Internet and what kind of incoming or outgoing traffic is allowed.

Browsers, e-mail programs and some auto-updating programs (such as antivirus software) all require network access. A personal firewall can be set up to allow this kind of traffic, while disallowing others.

Firewalls 'learn' which programs can access the Internet freely. The first time a program tries to connect to the Internet the firewall signals an alert. The user modifies the firewall policy by (dis)allowing that particular program to access the Internet. The rule of thumb is: if you don't recognize the program, don't allow access. Most installation software will specify what firewall settings are needed to run common programs properly.

Hackers routinely scan computer networks looking for open 'ports' (numbers used by network software to distinguish traffic) through which they can gain access to your computer. Ports are individual entry connection points between the computer and the Internet. If a hacker can find an open port, it can be used to transmit a worm carrying a payload which can give the hacker control over your computer. Firewalls can close all unused ports.

The best personal firewalls not only close ports, they hide their very existence. This means a hacker program scanning for open ports won't receive a reply to scan requests, rendering the system 'invisible'.

That doesn't mean, unfortunately, that personal firewalls are invulnerable. Unlike hardware firewalls, personal firewalls are part of the computer system — they're just another program —  and are just as vulnerable to virus attacks as any other. Some viruses target firewalls by modifying the policy file. If this happens your computer may become vulnerable to hackers even when you thought it was secure.

Nevertheless, connecting to the Internet without using a firewall is ill-advised. Open ports are a vulnerability that can be easily exploited by hackers. To protect your firewall integrity be diligent about scanning incoming files for viruses, by using antivirus software and avoiding unexpected e-mail attachments.