Have you ever had a virus, why does it cost 180 $ to clean an infected computer

[crzbrave]

Finally took it into a tech place, guy worked on friends computer for free for 30 minutes before. He took me in, said I am seriously infected and charging me 180 to fix it.

[crzbrave]

I could have went Pro with this 200 bucks I am spending on my diseased beast.

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

Wow, do a system restore and run malwarebytes and 99/100 your computer will be good to go. If not take 20 minutes to reinstall windows. Anyone who spends a cent to rid viruses is a nit. This is 2012

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

And to answer you basic question yes ive had about 5 viruses in 15 years. Even a 6 year old knows how to rid most all viruses in under 15 minutes. Whyd youd spend money is beyond me.

[FindTheLock]

u can buy a new computer for a little bit more than what he is trying to rob from you.

[Optional]

This place will do a better job than most computer shops, and they do it for free.

http://www.malwareremoval.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=11

Read the "How to get help from this forum" post.

Awesome site to send any friends/family that ask you to fix their computer to as well. They will hold a newbies hand all the way and make sure they get it done right.

[Ace_of_Spades]

Wipe the PC and start again.

[Domestic]

It costs $0 to just format/reinstall...

[Andy117]

Finally took it into a tech place, guy worked on friends computer for free for 30 minutes before. He took me in, said I am seriously infected and charging me 180 to fix it.

People will charge what others are willing to pay.