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PowerHouse Computers can accommodate all your computer sales and service needs, with the fastest, most affordable and reliable computer repair services in the local Houston, TX area and can provide Real Time Remote Computer Repair Services anywhere in the world where there is a high speed internet connection available.

Our low cost services include Hardware Upgrades to your current system such as ( Memory upgrades, CPU upgrades, Hard Drive upgrades, Optical Drive upgrades, Video and Sound Card upgrades, Power Supply upgrades, Cooling Fan upgrades, as well as Updated Hardware Driver Installation, Software Installation, Removal of Complicated and Dangerous Virus and Trojan Programs along with all annoying Spyware and Malware infestations.

You can rest assured your computer upgrades or computer repairs will be done by a Professional and Knowledgeable Technician with a turnaround time of 4 to 48 hours.

We offer Pickup and Delivery (within the North / NorthWest Houston, TX area), In Home / Office Repair Services and  FREE Computer Repair Quotes and Diagnoses with all repair work preformed. Below we have listed some of the best, freeware software available, to aid you should you wish to try repairing your PC yourself. We have actually tried all of the programs listed below, at one time or another, for functionality and do recommend them for use by the learned DIY's.

Program Download Links

TeamViewer 6.0 - Remote Connection Software - Download
More than 100,000,000 Users spread over more than 50 countries already use TeamViewer - when will you start? TeamViewer 6.0 is freeware ready to use right after downloading! Download, execute, and get started! - Your first session will start in less than a minute. TeamViewer 6.0 connects to any PC or server around the world within a few seconds. You can remotely control your partner's PC as if you were sitting right in front of it....more info?

LogMeIn - Remote Connection Software - Download
LogMeIn Free gives you remote control of your PC or Mac from any other computer with an Internet connection. Simply install LogMeIn on the computer you want to access (it takes about 2 minutes), log into your account from another computer and click the computer you want to control. You'll see its desktop and be able to use all the applications on your remote computer as if you were sitting in front of it - even if you're across town, across the country, or across the world. Works with Windows PCs and Mac OS X. Two-minute set-up. 100% free....more info?

SysInternal AutoRuns - File Optimizer Software - Download
This freeware utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system boot-up or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your Startup Folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer Shell Extensions, Toolbars, Browser Helper Objects (BHO's), WinLogon Notifications, Auto-Start Services, and much, much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig Utility bundled with Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista. Autoruns' Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps you to zoom in on third-party auto-starting images that have been added to your system and it has support for looking at the auto-starting images configured for other accounts configured on a system. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that can output in CSV format, Autorunsc. You'll probably be amazed at how many executables are launched start-up!....more info?

CCleaner - File Cleaner / Optimizer Software - Download
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware....more info?

Malwarebytes' - Anti-Malware Software - Download
This freeware option is best for users who have multiple Spyware, Malware & Viruses on their computer and they already have a working Anti-Spyware, Anti-Malware & Anti-Virus removal program running on their computers. But your installed application is unable to remove the Spyware, Malware & Viruses. You may be seeing alerts, though they are false, stating that your computer has a variety of security risks and asking for your permission to download and install rogue programs and their only purpose is to further scare you into thinking your infected and buying their software....more info?

ComboFix - Anti-Malware Software - Download
Is a freeware program that is provided as freeware and is distributed as-is without a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied! All implied warranties are expressly disclaimed. ComboFix is meant for private use and should not be used in an unsupervised environment. If infections are found. ComboFix will automatically reboot windows to complete the removal process. Once you download ComboFix, you can execute the program and you will be guided by step-by-step instructions on how to remove the destructive malware that has rendered your computer useless. There have been reports on the ComboFix forums that unforeseen destructive behavior has occurred when using this program, so be cautious and only use this program if you are a trained professional and this is the last resort to recover the computer....more info?