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PC Runs Services List
PC Diagnostics, Replace Computer(?), Virus Removal, Computer Crashing, Computer Looping, Blue Screen of Death, or Hard Drive Cannot Be Found, PC Cleanup – Bloat Removal, Computer Tune-up, Computer Setup, Computer Updates & Software Installation, Operating System Installation & Operating System Recovery, Operating System Upgrade, Hard Drive and/or RAM and/or CPU Upgrade, Password Recovery, Hardware Installation, Laptop Screen Replacement, Fix Broken Laptop Hinges, Computer Recycling Service
If you live in the Milwaukee area and need effective computer repairs and tune-up services for a reasonable price, you can count on John from PC Runs. Operating out of his own apartment, John does not have the overhead operating costs that stores do, and thus offers store-quality services at a very competitive price. Below are the services John offers, as well as how his prices compare to competitors in the Milwaukee area. Check out the PC Runs Service Descriptions below.
PC Runs Services Descriptions
Diagnostics
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You can’t expect your PC to always run the way it did when you first started using it. Every once in a while, things may go wrong, such as the PC suddenly running slow, Wi-Fi ceasing to function, or even the dreaded blue screen of death.
John’s computer services include free diagnostics. PC Runs services will determine the exact causes of the computer issues you’re facing, and will provide you with a detailed repair quote if you want repairs to be performed.
Do You Need Computer Repairs or a Different Computer?
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In fact, if it is determined that your money will be better spent on a new or more recent used computer PC Runs can help here too. PC Runs has a limited supply of high performing computers that you can choose from. Don’t worry if we don’t have what you want.
PC Runs services also includes relations with resellers of corporate computers that have been used only for a few years and are in excellent working order. You can get a near new computer for around what you would pay for repairs on your old outdated computer.
In either case the Consultation is free and you win, so give us a call at PC Runs today.
Price comparisons:
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | uBreakiFix | Tek365 | Aur Computer Service’s |
FREE | $39 ($69 for Advanced notebook diagnostics) | Free | Free | Free ($45 for advanced checkup) Virus Removal |
Virus Removal *
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Sometimes, the causes of those crashes, blue screens, or overall slow performance may be a virus or other kinds of malware in your system. In more extreme cases, those viruses or malware may be capable of doing even more catastrophic damage to your system or the data contained within.
Malware can slip into your system from a suspicious email, downloading music or video files, or even a surprise download from just casually browsing the Internet. PC Runs virus removal service will make sure all traces of malware are gone from your system, so you can get back to doing what you need to do.
However, some malware can attach to your own user files, and can be so powerful that getting rid of them requires your hard drive to be reformatted, and if that is the case, it’s highly recommended that you keep an up-to-date backup of your important user data and any important programs you have installed.
For the DIY person check out this link here: Malwarebytes Update (2020)
Price comparisons – (for Virus Removal):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | uBreakiFix’s | Tek365 | Aur Computer Service’s |
$45 – $55 (depending on severity of infection) | $99.99 – $199.99 (depending on severity of infection) | $100 | $120 (“Virus Removal and Performance Boost”) | $90 – $180 – $270 (depending on severity of infection – Computer Security Check) |
* PC Runs Computer Security Check Includes – FREE Installing of Additional Free Virus Protection
Viruses and malware aren’t the only breaches of security you need to worry about. There are many other threats to a computer’s security, such as worms, Trojan horses, and of course, hackers. John’s Computer Security Check package will provide efficient firewall setup as well as provide a free commercial quality anti-malware suite.
Computer Crashing, Computer Looping, Blue Screen of Death, or Hard Drive Cannot Be Found
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This is usually an issue with software and can be fixed with a total reinstall of the operating system. In many cases your documents can be saved.
Even though this is not that difficult to do it can take a number of hours to complete.
PC Runs will not charge you an hourly rate but a fixed price no matter how long it takes.
Price comparisons – (for OS Reinstall):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | Aur Computer Service |
$75 | $99.99 – $199.99 | $180 (includes updates and antivirus/antispyware suite) Operating System Upgrade |
PC Runs Services – Cleanup / Bloat Removal
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If you download a lot of files from the Internet, the data may accumulate into a bloat that clutters the storage space and slows the computer down. PC Run services will help clean any bloat out of your system by uninstalling any unneeded programs or doing a system restore.
Price comparisons – (for PC Cleanup – Bloat Removal):
PC Runs | Tek365 |
$45 – $75 (Depends on what is needed to cleanup your computer). | $120 (Part of the “Virus Removal and Performance Boost”) |
Computer Tune-up
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Bloat isn’t the only cause of computer slow-downs that aren’t caused by any malware. Over time, if you don’t perform basic routine maintenance on your computer, you may suffer from a gradual loss of performance. Maintenance includes updating all system software, uninstalling unnecessary programs, and hardware upgrades including upgrading RAM. your Hard Drive and/or your CPU.
PC Runs services will perform a FREE diagnostic to determine what performance enhancements will improve your computer experience. Pricing will be determined by what is envolved, just software chances and/or hardware enhancements (that will involve purchasing new parts).
Remember, PC Runs services will save you anywhere from 25-50% or more over the competition.
Price comparisons – (for Computer Tune-up):
PC Runs | uBreakiFix | Tek365 |
$45-$75 (Plus parts). | $100 (Plus parts). | $120 (Plus parts). |
New Computer Setup
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If you’ve just purchased a new computer, chances are it still needs to be setup – run through Microsoft’s first-time using Windows 10 procedure. PC Runs will perform this process including installing some basic computer maintenance and security software (this will include links to instructions on how to use this software). PC Runs Services will also install any special software and personalization you want to make sure your computer does what you want it to.
Price comparisons – (for Computer Setup):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | uBreakiFix | Tek365 | Aur Computer Services |
$45 – $75 (Depending on what is involved). | Over $75 | $100 (memory installation), $140 (hard drive installation) | $120 (Part of the “Virus Removal and Performance Boost” package for checking cooling system, removing 3rd party search toolbars). | $5 – $270 (Depending on what software or hardware component is being tuned up Computer Setup) |
Computer Updates & Software Installation
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Keeping your computer up to date is important for having a smooth and safe Online experience!
So, if you are having trouble using Windows updates or installing and/or updating any other software PC Runs can make sure that all this gets done correctly for you.
Price comparisons – (for Computer Updates & Software instillation):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | uBreakiFix | Aur Computer Service’s |
$10-$55 | over $120 | varies by job quote | $90 |
Operating System Installation & Operating System Recovery
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For those who have custom built their computer themselves but can’t find a copy of the operating system they want at a reasonable price if at all, John’s computer repair services will install the operating system you want for your custom-made PC.
Operating system corruption is one of the more serious computer issues you can face, as if your operating system is corrupted, you won’t be able to use your system at all. Luckily, John can install another clean copy of the operating system to replace the corrupted OS.
Price comparisons – (for OS Instillation or OS Recovery):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | Aur Computer Service’s |
$75 | $99.99 – $199.99 | $180 (includes updates and antivirus/antispyware suite) Operating System Installation & Recovery |
Operating System Upgrade
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Microsoft doesn’t support Windows 7 or Windows 8-8.1 anymore. These operating systems still work but are not supported any more. There are no updates or fixes being made for them anymore. If you find yourself still using one of these Operating Systems you just might want to upgrade to Windows 10.
Fortunately for you, Windows 10 still can be gotten for free from Microsoft at this webpage:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
However, support for Windows 10 ends October 14, 2025.
Windows 11 is the latest and greatest operating system Microsoft offers. It is highly recommended to upgrade as soon as possible to if you are still stuck on one of these outdated operating systems. Windows 11 is free if you have Windows 10 and your computer hardware supports it.
However, if you are allergic to all things IT, then PC Runs will be happy to do this for you making sure that you will get all the advantages Windows 10 or Windows 11 has to offer like greater security, stability and performance.
Price comparisons – (for OS Upgrade):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | Aur Computer Service |
$75 | $99.99 – $199.99 | $180 (includes updates and antivirus/antispyware suite) Operating System Upgrade |
PC Runs Services Specialty – Hard Drive and/or RAM and/or CPU Upgrade
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There are a few computer components that can slow down your computer. One of them is a Mechanical Hard Drive. Another is your RAM Random Access Memory. And the third is your CPU the brain of your computer.
Of course, these upgrades will involve both labor and parts costs.
However, these upgrades may be less expensive than you might think. Plus, the return on investment, that means the increase in performance – the computer’s responsiveness to you, it’s increase in speed and smooth operation – will be well worth the investment.
And this may be the only solution for issues slowing your computer down.
CPU Upgrade
A CPU will be the most expensive to upgrade so for our considerations here we will rarely upgrade this component.
Your Mechanical Hard Drive and RAM are inexpensive and easily upgradable and will be considered here.
Hard Drive Upgrade
A Mechanical Hard Drive has spinning platers inside it that store your Operating System and files and documents.
Because it has moving parts it tends to break down quicker than the newer SSD Solid Stade Drive and the latest NVMe M.2 drives.
Mechanical Hard Drives in Laptops tend to break down sooner in Laptops than in Desktops. Obviously because Laptops are handled more than Desktops.
However, even in Desktops Mechanical Hard Drives end up running slow.
Therefore, if you are experiencing issues with your computer running slow and even if you are not, it is highly recommended that you change out your Mechanical Hard Drive for an SSD or (if your computer has the option) for a NVMe M.2 drive.
A Mechanical hard Drive reads and writes 40 to 50 MB per second. An SSD reads and writes 400 to 500 MBs per second. An NVMe M.2 drive reads and writes 2000 to 3000 MBs per second.
Just upgrading your Hard Drive will increase your computer performance beyond what you thought it could. It may even perform better than when it was new.
RAM Upgrade
If you can also include upgrading the RAM (also inexpensive) you will definitely have a new experience with your computer.
You will hardly believe it is the same computer. The performance enhancement will be remarkable.
Conclusion for Upgrades
Knowing that these simple inexpensive upgrades will greatly enhance your computer and online experience I at PC Runs always offer the recommendation and service to upgrade either your Hard Drive and/or your RAM.
I usually recommend upgrading the Hard Drive first being that these days it is the least expensive part to upgrade. It will also be the most noticeable in improving your computer performance.
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | Aur Computer Service |
$75 (Plus parts). RAM Install FREE | $99.99 – $199.99 (Plus parts). RAM Install Free | $180 (includes updates and antivirus/antispyware suite) Operating System Upgrade |
Password Recovery
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If you’ve forgotten the password to log into your own system, it can be hard getting in if you haven’t made a note of the password somewhere. If this is the case, John’s PC Runs services include a password recovery service that uses special software to temporarily disable the password requirement and allow the user to access their computer so they can change or turn off the password. The password recovery service costs $35.
Price comparisons – (for password Recovery):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | Aur Computer Service’s |
$35 | ??? | $45 Password Recovery |
Hardware Installation
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Whether it’s upgrading or replacing your computer’s hard drive, memory, or any other hardware component, John’s PC Runs services can install it for you safely and at a reasonable price.
Price comparisons – (for Hardware Instillation):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | Aur Computer Service’s |
$55 | $100 | $180 (includes updates and antivirus/antispyware suite) Hardware Installation |
Laptop Screen Replacement
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No matter how well you take care of your laptop, its LCD can incur damage over time, such as stray cracks, dead pixels, or glaring scratches. John’s PC Runs services can replace your laptop’s screen for an affordable price, regardless of its size.
Price comparisons – (for Laptop Screen Replacement):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | uBreakiFix | Aur Computer Service’s |
$75 (Plus cost of hardware needed). | Over $99.99 | $100 – $140 | $45 – $270 (Depending on piece of hardware being installed Laptop Screen Replacement) |
PC Runs Service Specialty – Fix Broken Laptop Hinges
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Had the misfortune of dropping your computer (or someone else dropping it for you, like one of your kids). Now you have a laptop with broken hinges and are not sure what to do? Well, you may not have to purchase a brand-new computer.
PC Runs has a number of innovative solutions to save you money in repairing broken hinges.
Give PC Runs a call today @ (414) 801-8194 to find out how much you could be saving just fixing your broken hinges.
Price comparisons – (for Fixing Broken Hinges):
PC Runs | Milwaukee PC | uBreakiFix | Aur Computer Service’s |
$75 (Plus cost of hardware “if” needed). | Not Sure They Even Do This? | Not Sure They Even Do This? | $45 – $270 (Depending on piece of hardware being fixed or replaced Laptop Hinge Fix or Replace) |
Computer Recycling Service
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PC Runs will recycle old and/or non working computers, desktops or laptops that you no longer want.
Why do I do this you ask?
Well it is simple. I repair computers.
So, even if it isn’t affordable for you to repair your computer, I may be able to use the parts to help someone else. Or I may be able to invest a little of my own money to get that broken computer working again and save it from filling landfills!
If someone purchases it, all the better. They get a refurbished wonderfully working computer and we save our precious planet from polluting our own land.
So, if you have an old or non working computer let’s help give it purpose and/or save its life and our planet!
Give me a call @ (414) 801-8194 with your contributions to save good old Earth!
FREE – Computer Recycling Service
Did you find what you are looking for?
If not, or if you have any questions about any service listed above or unlisted please call PC Runs @ (414) 801-8194 or send a message through our contact page HERE or through the link below for a free consultation and diagnosis.
Thanks for checking out my Service page!
John
(Owner and Technician)
support@pcruns.com
PCRuns.com
(414) 801-8194
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