Archive for the ‘Downloads’ Category

How to remove toolbars from Firefox

Monday, March 1st, 2010

When working on clients machines we often find far too many toolbars in use in their web browser.  Having several toolbars can slow down the program, let in spyware/trojans/viruses if they're not secure, cause the browser to crash, take up a lot of space and mess up with your settings ...

How to remove toolbars from Internet Explorer

Monday, March 1st, 2010

When working on clients machines we often find far too many toolbars in use in their web browser. Having several toolbars can slow down the program, let in spyware/trojans/viruses if they're not secure, cause the browser to crash, take up a lot of space and mess up with your ...

Install LogMeIn

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

LogMeIn is a piece of software commonly used by technicians for remote support.  Here's a tutorial to help you install the program. Firstly, your IT support technician will have emailed over a link for you to download/install LogMeIn.  Click on the link. The below page will then appear.  Type in a relevant ...

Generic steps to removing a virus from an infected PC

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Ever been infected with a virus but not known what to do? Well have no fear...Brandstar is here...with a tutorial to help you remove the virus! Firstly download the free version of Malwarebytes Now you need to turn off System Restore. Use the following tutorials to aid you: For Windows 7 For ...

LogMeIn

Monday, January 18th, 2010

LogMeIn is a tool which we've been using for a while now at Brandstar.  It allows us to have remote control of clients PC's all over the world...as long as they have an Internet connection. All our clients need to do is download and install the software as requested by ...

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Microsoft have released the new Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack for XP or Vista users (PC DVD). The package includes one single license which allows you to install it on 3 different PC's, providing they're running XP or Vista. Here at Brandstar we've been extremely impressed with the ...

XP Users – Welcome to Windows 7 (1)

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Here at Brandstar we've become massive fans of the new Windows 7, after having a copy in the office for a good few weeks now we've been able to have a good play with it.  We think it's time for all XP users to take a step forward and upgrade ...

AVG 9 – Out Now + Installation Tips

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

AVG have now released their new range of anti-virus software!  We've been impressed by AVG 9 so far and think it's worth downloading...after all it's essential that your computer has the most up to date virus protection available to keep it safe and secure. It's a free upgrade for all ...

Save money now by ordering your copy of Windows 7!

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Microsoft are set to release their new operating system Windows 7  on October 22nd 2009!  Copies are now open for pre-ordering from a variety of retailers at a great discounted price!  You can purchase Windows 7 Home Premium E from £44.99 (saving 38%) and Windows 7 Professional E from £89.99 ...

Go To Assist

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Go To Assist is a tool which we have begun to use recently with clients.  The program allows us to access clients machines remotely.  This means that, with your permission, we can control your machine from anywhere with an Internet connection.  If we ever needed to access your machine remotely ...