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Computer Hard Drive Cloning (Backup)

Tech Help LA CloningSystem Configurations
Operating System
Programs
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If you installed expensive software on your computer and you rely on your systems functionality, you should consider cloning your hard drive. The process includes the purchase of a separate hard drive in equal or greater storage capacity than your current drive and making an exact duplicate drive that boots your computer.

Also, if you own a business that relies on a server and its software and settings over your network, this solution is one to consider and worth the expense considering the benefits and safe keeping. Since most backups focus on data, this solution focuses on the actual system and its settings and configuration.

Note:
This process only applies to Microsoft windows operating systems since Apple has a built in backup utility that can do this automatically

Contact Tech Help LA for more info and a quote.

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Check Your Backup!!!

Don’t fall into the old paradigm of “it will never happen to me.” While there is certainly a chance that you will never have a need for the backups you make of your files, if something does happen to your computer you will certainly be glad that you have them.

What is a Backup, Anyway?

Backup should be an essential part of your computing experience if you spend great amounts of time on your computer and/or use your computer for important personal or business dealings. There are too many stories of people who have lost all of their files due to system crashes or computer viruses to ignore. When you backup your files, you are storing your files separately from your computer. In this way, if your computer crashes or is infected with a virus that results in a loss of files, you will still have access to your files on backup disks or whatever other backup program you choose to use, such as online backup. You can then restore your files to your computer proper from these backup sources.

Why Do I Need to Backup My Files?

Don’t fall into the old paradigm of “it will never happen to me.” While there is certainly a chance that you will never have a need for the backups you make of your files, if something does happen to your computer you will certainly be glad that you have them. And you do not have to backup your entire computer, although this is certainly something that many people do, but only the files that are of the most importance to you. Some things are easily replaced, and there is no need to backup these sorts of things, but those irreplaceable documents or files that are yours and yours alone should be saved in a place where they cannot be damaged. That way, no matter what happens to your computer, you can have security in the fact that all of your files are available in backup.

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Make It Work Computer Support

There has been a LOT of talk and chatter circulating about a well known IT Computer Tech Support company closing their business known as “Make It Work”. The company serviced thousands of customers from Santa Barbara through Los Angeles down to San Diego. This unfortunate situation has left ex Make It Work customers in limbo. Many of their customers are irate concerning their pending contracts and losing money to the business after abruptly closing shop. More importantly, since Make It Work did NOT allow their customers direct access to their service technicians, it has been a challenge to get in contact with the technicians they once trusted with their computers, data, and overall networks.

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Due to the recent close of Make It Work’s business and services, Ron Patterson is gaining widespread exposure to his own business known as Tech Help LA.

Many ex Make It Work customers have diligently and hastily Googled and have found Ron Patterson’s whereabouts to get help with their computers for technical support.  Ron states “By the graces of God I was smart enough to have the courage to branch off and start my own business that made more sense using better tech tools and embracing remote technical support”. Ron left Make It Work on good terms almost exactly 1 year to the day before their business completely failed. 34 Jobs were lost and payroll was still pending and unpaid. Company cars were repossessed and customers ranted in disbelief.

Message from our CEO – Ron Patterson:

Ron Patterson Senior Technician - Tech Help LA

“I AM AVAILABLE TO HELP”

My Company has been in business now for over a year and the demand for technical support is growing constantly. Our pricing is as low as it gets for a trustworthy tech support company (See pricing). If you have been looking for me… Here I am at your service. Feel free to call and ask for me directly from our Contact Us page where you will find our business contact number and email. I pray for the individuals directly affected by the close of Make It Work. I encourage all of the technicians at Make It Work who lost their jobs to also reach out and I will see what I can do to help. At the very least keep Tech Help LA in mind as a reliable source for technical support, web design & development, social media services, and general technology consulting.

God bless you, your families, and businesses, and have a Happy New Year!!!

R. Patterson

Tech Help LA - Los Angeles Computer Tech Support IT Services

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Tech Help LA – Pricing Increase Jan 1st 2013

Tech Help LA – Pricing Increase Jan 1st 2013

The standard Rate for HOME: $114/1(.5) hours prorated in 15 minute increments after the first 1.5 hour minimum (Does NOT include remote support, or email support). This translates into $76/hour after the first 1.5 hour minimum. As an option for ease of billing, remote support, and FREE email support, we offer a 6 hour package at a small discounted rate of $75/hour totaling $450 for 6 hours allowing for .5 hour minimum visits verses the standard 1.5 hour minimum. You may take advantage of this package by clicking the link below or you may choose to pay-as-you-go.

The standard Rate for BUSINESS: $144/1(.5) hours prorated in 15 minute increments after the first 1.5 hour minimum (Does NOT include remote support, or email support). This translates into $96/hour after the first 1.5 hour minimum. As an option for ease of billing, remote support, and FREE email support, we offer a 6 hour package at a small discounted rate of $95/hour totaling $570 for 6 hours allowing for .5 hour minimum visits verses the standard 1.5 hour minimum. You may take advantage of this package by clicking the link below or you may choose to pay-as-you-go.

6 Hours Home Users –> $450

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If your business is server driven (windows server software on a domain) please call for consultation.

6 Hours Business Users –> $570

Tech Help LA Buy Now

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Beverly Hills Computer Technical Support

Tech Help LA for Beverly Hills✔
Tech Help Los Angeles & Beverly Hills
@TechHelpLA Los Angeles, California
Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support in Los Angeles, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, San Fernando Valley, and South Bay.
Toll-Free: (877) 435-7671 Local: (213) 986-5722  Email: [email protected]
Our company has seen a growing client base in the Beverly Hills, California area. We are positioning to become Beverly Hills 1st choice in computer technical support. Our expert technicians are at your service. We do IT better!!! Because HELP is our middle name.

Our Service will produce the following results:
Maximize Productivity
Maximize Reliability
Minimize Cost!!!
Businesses and individuals are relying on computers, the Internet, mobile devices, and other technologies now more than ever. They are constantly challenged with “keeping up” with the changes and advancement of technology in order to maintain efficiency in their operations. It is not realistic for business owners, staff, and individuals to take on these challenges on their own. Tech Help LA can be your new resource for technology help to eliminate stress and problems as well as provide reliable solutions for your technology needs.

2 Questions:

Are you using computers and mobile devices in your daily operations?
Are there times where you wished you had someone to call for help?

What We Offer:

Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support

1. Virus & Spyware Cleanup
2. Data Organization
3. Internet & Wireless Security
4. Data Backup Check & Configuration
5. Mobile Device Sync
6. Email Check & Configuration
7. Virus Protection
8. Software Check & Configuration
9. Remote Access & Cloud Solutions
10. Website Solutions
11. Music & Home Theater Solutions
12. Contacts & Calendar Sync Solutions
13. General User Training
14. PC to Mac Migration
15. Microsoft Exchange Solutions
16. Google Apps Solution

How It Works:

When you have a problem with your computers or mobile devices call us at 1-877-HELP-671 or send an email to [email protected]. We also have a Helpdesk Portal through our website that allows you to submit help requests online and you will get help within 24-48 hours to schedule an onsite or remote session to solve your problems. We have designed our services to make helping our customers easy and prompt. Don’t pull out your hair out trying to fix problems yourself contact Tech Help LA today. We can HELP!!

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Marina del Rey Computer Technical Support

Tech Help LA for Marina del Rey✔
Tech Help Los Angeles & Marina del Rey
@TechHelpLA Los Angeles, California
Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support in Los Angeles, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Malibu, San Fernando Valley, and South Bay.
Toll-Free: (877) 435-7671 Local: (213) 986-5722  Email: [email protected]
Our company has seen a growing client base in the Marina del Rey, California area. We are positioning to become Marina del Rey‘s 1st choice in computer technical support. Our expert technicians are at your service. We do IT better!!! Because HELP is our middle name.

Our Service will produce the following results:
Maximize Productivity
Maximize Reliability
Minimize Cost!!!
Businesses and individuals are relying on computers, the Internet, mobile devices, and other technologies now more than ever. They are constantly challenged with “keeping up” with the changes and advancement of technology in order to maintain efficiency in their operations. It is not realistic for business owners, staff, and individuals to take on these challenges on their own. Tech Help LA can be your new resource for technology help to eliminate stress and problems as well as provide reliable solutions for your technology needs.

2 Questions:

Are you using computers and mobile devices in your daily operations?
Are there times where you wished you had someone to call for help?

What We Offer:

Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support

1. Virus & Spyware Cleanup
2. Data Organization
3. Internet & Wireless Security
4. Data Backup Check & Configuration
5. Mobile Device Sync
6. Email Check & Configuration
7. Virus Protection
8. Software Check & Configuration
9. Remote Access & Cloud Solutions
10. Website Solutions
11. Music & Home Theater Solutions
12. Contacts & Calendar Sync Solutions
13. General User Training
14. PC to Mac Migration
15. Microsoft Exchange Solutions
16. Google Apps Solution

How It Works:

When you have a problem with your computers or mobile devices call us at 1-877-HELP-671 or send an email to [email protected]. We also have a Helpdesk Portal through our website that allows you to submit help requests online and you will get help within 24-48 hours to schedule an onsite or remote session to solve your problems. We have designed our services to make helping our customers easy and prompt. Don’t pull out your hair out trying to fix problems yourself contact Tech Help LA today. We can HELP!!

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Culver City Computer Technical Support

Tech Help LA for Culver City✔
Tech Help Los Angeles & Culver City
@TechHelpLA Los Angeles, California
Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support in Los Angeles, Culver City, Malibu, San Fernando Valley, and South Bay.
Toll-Free: (877) 435-7671 Local: (213) 986-5722  Email: [email protected]
Our company has seen a growing client base in the Culver City, California area. We are positioning to become Culver City‘s 1st choice in computer technical support. Our expert technicians are at your service. We do IT better!!! Because HELP is our middle name.

Our Service will produce the following results:
Maximize Productivity
Maximize Reliability
Minimize Cost!!!
Businesses and individuals are relying on computers, the Internet, mobile devices, and other technologies now more than ever. They are constantly challenged with “keeping up” with the changes and advancement of technology in order to maintain efficiency in their operations. It is not realistic for business owners, staff, and individuals to take on these challenges on their own. Tech Help LA can be your new resource for technology help to eliminate stress and problems as well as provide reliable solutions for your technology needs.

2 Questions:

Are you using computers and mobile devices in your daily operations?
Are there times where you wished you had someone to call for help?

What We Offer:

Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support

1. Virus & Spyware Cleanup
2. Data Organization
3. Internet & Wireless Security
4. Data Backup Check & Configuration
5. Mobile Device Sync
6. Email Check & Configuration
7. Virus Protection
8. Software Check & Configuration
9. Remote Access & Cloud Solutions
10. Website Solutions
11. Music & Home Theater Solutions
12. Contacts & Calendar Sync Solutions
13. General User Training
14. PC to Mac Migration
15. Microsoft Exchange Solutions
16. Google Apps Solution

How It Works:

When you have a problem with your computers or mobile devices call us at 1-877-HELP-671 or send an email to [email protected]. We also have a Helpdesk Portal through our website that allows you to submit help requests online and you will get help within 24-48 hours to schedule an onsite or remote session to solve your problems. We have designed our services to make helping our customers easy and prompt. Don’t pull out your hair out trying to fix problems yourself contact Tech Help LA today. We can HELP!!

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Malibu Computer Technical Support

Tech Help LA for Mailbu✔
Tech Help Los Angeles & Malibu
@TechHelpLA Los Angeles, California
Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support in Los Angeles, Malibu, San Fernando Valley, and South Bay.
Toll-Free: (877) 435-7671 Local: (213) 986-5722  Email: [email protected]
Our company has seen a growing client base in the Malibu, California area. We are positioning to become the City of Malibu’s 1st choice in computer technical support. Our expert technicians are at your service. We do IT better!!! Because HELP is our middle name.

Our Service will produce the following results:
Maximize Productivity
Maximize Reliability
Minimize Cost!!!
Businesses and individuals are relying on computers, the Internet, mobile devices, and other technologies now more than ever. They are constantly challenged with “keeping up” with the changes and advancement of technology in order to maintain efficiency in their operations. It is not realistic for business owners, staff, and individuals to take on these challenges on their own. Tech Help LA can be your new resource for technology help to eliminate stress and problems as well as provide reliable solutions for your technology needs.

2 Questions:

Are you using computers and mobile devices in your daily operations?
Are there times where you wished you had someone to call for help?

What We Offer:

Reliable onsite and remote Mac/PC Home & Business Computer Technical Support

1. Virus & Spyware Cleanup
2. Data Organization
3. Internet & Wireless Security
4. Data Backup Check & Configuration
5. Mobile Device Sync
6. Email Check & Configuration
7. Virus Protection
8. Software Check & Configuration
9. Remote Access & Cloud Solutions
10. Website Solutions
11. Music & Home Theater Solutions
12. Contacts & Calendar Sync Solutions
13. General User Training
14. PC to Mac Migration
15. Microsoft Exchange Solutions
16. Google Apps Solution

How It Works:

When you have a problem with your computers or mobile devices call us at 1-877-HELP-671 or send an email to [email protected]. We also have a Helpdesk Portal through our website that allows you to submit help requests online and you will get help within 24-48 hours to schedule an onsite or remote session to solve your problems. We have designed our services to make helping our customers easy and prompt. Don’t pull out your hair out trying to fix problems yourself contact Tech Help LA today. We can HELP!!

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Make It Work – Technician Ron Patterson

There has been a LOT of talk and chatter circulating about a well known IT Computer Tech Support company closing their business known as “Make It Work”. The company serviced thousands of customers from Santa Barbara through Los Angeles down to San Diego. This unfortunate situation has left ex Make It Work customers in limbo. Many of their customers are irate concerning their pending contracts and losing money to the business after abruptly closing shop. More importantly, since Make It Work did NOT allow their customers direct access to their service technicians, it has been a challenge to get in contact with the technicians they once trusted with their computers, data, and overall networks.

Image representing Make It Work as depicted in...

Technician Ron Patterson was one of Make It Work’s TOP and highly sought after technicians in the Los Angeles area. Due to the recent close of Make It Work’s business and services, Ron Patterson is gaining widespread exposure to his own business known as Tech Help LA.

Many ex Make It Work customers have diligently and hastily Googled and have found Ron Patterson’s whereabouts to get help with their computers for technical support.  Ron states “By the graces of God I was smart enough to have the courage to branch off and start my own business that made more sense using better tech tools and embracing remote technical support”. Ron left Make It Work on good terms almost exactly 1 year to the day before their business completely failed. 34 Jobs were lost and payroll was still pending and unpaid. Company cars were repossessed and customers ranted in disbelief.

Message from our CEO – Ron Patterson:

Ron Patterson Senior Technician - Tech Help LA

“I AM AVAILABLE TO HELP”

My Company has been in business now for over a year and the demand for technical support is growing constantly. Our pricing is as low as it gets for a trustworthy tech support company (See pricing). If you have been looking for me… Here I am at your service. Feel free to call and ask for me directly from our Contact Us page where you will find our business contact number and email. I pray for the individuals directly affected by the close of Make It Work. I encourage all of the technicians at Make It Work who lost their jobs to also reach out and I will see what I can do to help. At the very least keep Tech Help LA in mind as a reliable source for technical support, web design & development, social media services, and general technology consulting.

God bless you, your families, and businesses

R. Patterson

Tech Help LA - Los Angeles Computer Tech Support IT Services

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FIX: System Restore Not Working – Windows 7

Try one or more of the steps, one after the other.

  1. Try create a System Restore point manually and make a note of the Error Message you get. If you don’t get one, check if one has been created or not.
  2. Make sure that System Restore is enabled on the drives where you want System Restore enabled
  3. Make sure that you have sufficient disk space on all the drives where System Restore is enabled
  4. Type Services.msc in Start Menu Search Box, hit Enter. Make sure that the Volume ShadowCopy & Task Schedular Services is Running and set on Automatic. If the Status of System Restore Service is not Started, Start it. Also set it on Automatic if it is not. A reboot may be required. Re-confirm again, and now try.
  5. Type eventvwr.msc /s in Start Menu Search Box & hit Enter to open the Event Viewer. Double-click on Applications & Services Logs and see if you are able to evaluate the event description or the cause of problem.
  6. Reset the Repository. To do so follows these steps: