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All Computers Repaired in St. Louis for $99! Drop your computer off at the Sign-A-Rama St. Louis location at 6256 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129.

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I received an eMachines el1850-01e at my drop-off repair location that wouldn’t boot in to Windows.  It was hung up as if a setup had been started but was unable to finish.  The customer had no idea how it happened.

Upon trying to repair it, the customer let me know that the data wasn’t important and that I could wipe it out and reinstall from scratch.  Unfortunately for me, there was no indication how to boot into the recovery partition, assuming it wasn’t damaged.

I tried the F8 method and then choosing the utility option.  F11 did nothing, F10 asked me to change my winboot file.  Delete took me to the BIOS setup.

Finally, after a lot of trying, I found that holding alt + F10 simultaneously did the trick.  So, I did just that.  I rebooted and repetitatively hit alt+F10 until a black screen appeared asking me to edit the partition boot options or continue.  I hit continue and voila!

System recovery partition found.

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Maintenance, Support, and Troubleshooting

On Site Service (Residential) – Computer Repair In St. Louis, MO.

For your ultimate convenience, Karl Frank Jr. Computers will come to your residence to offer our computer services.  On-site computer services save you the hassle of disconnecting all of your equipment and lugging it in to the shop.

Most of all, when we are finished with your repair or consulting session, you will have the peace of mind that all of your technology products work as intended.

We can perform many different services including computer repair, new computer setup, networking solutions, and training.  1 hour minimum charge.  Call or email for scheduling and availability.

Secure and Safe Remote Support

We can diagnose and repair many issues remotely without you even leaving your home or desk.  Call or Email to get started now!

Data Transfer, Backup, Cleaning

Think how devastating it would be if your computer disappeared with all of your pictures, important documents, music collection, movies, etc. stored on the hard drive!  Don’t take the chances – if the hard drive in your computer fails, or the computer is lost or stolen, you could lose all of your data.  We can back up your data to a separate medium (1 CD or DVD included, other media must be provided or extra costs will incur for external hard drive), or transfer it to another computer.

Selling your old computer?  We can destroy the data on your old hard drive with industry leading data destruction software to ensure your personal information will not slip into the wrong hands.

System Tune Up

Does your computer seem a lot slower than it did when it was new?  Chances are – there’s a lot going on that you can’t see.  Programs can run without you even knowing it, and that’s only one reason why your operating system isn’t performing optimally.  Our tune up includes removing extraneous programs and services from startup, applying all necessary Windows updates and service packs, registry tweaks, physical cleaning, and a full defragmentation of the hard drive.

Disaster Recovery – $200+

Hard drive failed and have no backup?  No worries!  We can recover data from a failed drive.  Pricing varies based on level of recovery necessary.

Virus Removal/Operating System Solutions

Save Everything

Viruses can be very destructive – they not only cause lock ups, system crashes and performance issues, but can cause data loss!  Our Save Everything solution includes a full image backup (everything from your desktop background to your programs, pictures and documents), complete malware/spyware/virus removal, and full system tune up.

Save User Created Data, Reload Operating System

This option includes a data backup of all of your user created data (documents, desktop, pictures, music, videos, no programs) and reloading the operating system.  Once the OS is reinstalled, all hardware drivers and applicable system updates will be installed, and your data will be migrated back into your user profile!

Reload Operating System

Need to reinstall your operating system and don’t have any data to save?  Already performed a data backup yourself?  Just replaced a hard drive?  Whatever the reason, we can install an operating system on your computer and install all applicable system updates and hardware drivers.

Hardware Solutions

Memory Install

Adding more memory to your system is one way of increasing system performance.  Have us install up to 2 sticks of memory in your laptop or desktop and configure the operating system’s paging file to get the most out of your memory upgrade!

Hardware Install

Want to add a high performance graphics card for HD video or gaming?  Need replacement of defective hardware?  We can replace or install new hardware in your computer and configure it in the operating system for optimal performance.

Laptop Screen/Motherboard Repair

Laptop have a broken or dead screen?  Does the laptop no longer turn on?  We can replace or repair your defective laptop component and stress test it to ensure correct operation.

Laptop DC Jack Repair

The DC jack on a laptop is responsible for transferring power from your charger to the motherboard on the computer.  If it fails, the computer becomes a fancy paper weight!  We can solder a new DC jack to the motherboard of your laptop to get it back up and running in no time.  Our DC jack repair also includes a full system diagnostic so you know when you get it back – you know nothing else is wrong!

Software Solutions

Software Install

Let our experienced technicians repair an old program or install your new software program on your PC and customize it for optimal performance.

Anti-Spyware/Anti-Virus Solution

Don’t let yourself be susceptible to viruses and spyware.

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Virus Removal

Virus Removal in St. Louis 

Home Computer Security has become a major issue as new viruses become more and more common. Threats exist everywhere online and your home computer or laptop must be protected from viruses, spyware and any other malicious software or threats. Installation of Firewalls and virus protection is simply not a business concern any longer. All computers need proper security setup.

Karl Frank Jr. Computers in St. Louis, MO has been removing computer viruses and protecting computers from other forms of malware for more than a decade.  Karl Frank Jr. Computers uses a variety of tools to remove viruses while still keeping the integrity of your data and then we can help you prevent such occurrences from happening again.

What spyware does. Spyware potentially steals credit card and bank account numbers, passwords, and personal information. Spyware can slow down your internet speeds. Spyware can take over your Internet browser and

Virus Removal in St. Louis

Virus and Spyware Removal - Since 1997

pollutes your computer with pop up after pop up. Spyware can log what you type. Spyware can steal your address book. Spyware dials expensive 900 numbers. Spyware turns your computer into a zombie that serves pornography. Spyware slows down your computer and makes it crash. Stop spyware by calling Karl Frank Jr. Computers as soon as possible.

In most cases, Karl Frank Jr. Computers Virus Removal services removes spyware and viruses without reformatting the hard drive and losing all your data, documents and family photos. We over a decade of successful experience at removing malware (malicious software).

Are you looking for the right antivirus software or do you need a virus cleaned from your computer? Contact Karl Frank Jr. Computers today and schedule a service call with our techs. Call today (314) 375-6167.

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Karl Frank Jr. - Owner of Karl Frank Jr. Computers

In celebration of our Grand Re-Opening, we are in the process of transferring and redesigning karlfrankjr.com.

As you can see, there are links at the top of this page for contacting us, gathering pricing information, and more.

Over the next several days, you will begin to notice new features and content appearing on this web site.  Content will include tech news that I feel matters to my clients, computer tips and other technology tips, social networking integration, and more.

If you have suggestions for features that you would like to see our website, please fill out the Contact Us form, email karl@karlfrankjr.com or call 314-375-6167.

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