Our Services

MK Soft offer a wide range of computer services to home users in Milton Keynes.

Below are some of the services we offer, provided by a professional technician with years of experience at dealing with all kinds of computer problems. All delivered as part of a professional, friendly and personal service.

If you do not see an IT service you require then please contact us.

PC Trouble Shooting & Repair

We can diagnose and repair all sorts of hardware and software problems, so if your PC is having problems like crashing, spontaneous rebooting, blue screens, stop error messages, start-up and Windows problems or no power, freezing or hanging on start-up, internet/email problems or just running sluggishly slow then we will be able to help you get your computer back up and running quickly as quickly as possible. We will let you know what the problem is in plain English.

Hardware / Software Upgrades

We can advise on and install all types of hardware/software to ensure you get the correct and best value upgrades to give you the best performance. So if your computer is struggling with video editing or its struggling to keep up with the latest software or games, need more memory, or you are running out of hard drive space or are looking at upgrading your graphics card, CD/DVD/Blu-Ray drive then contact us for peace of mind

PC Health Check / Tune Up and Preventative Maintenance

Keeping your computer up to date and secure is very important. Like any machine, your computer needs constant care and will become slower and start to have problems if not maintained regularly. This means keeping it free of dust, malicious software, and viruses and ensuring the hard drive is maintained to reduce problems in the future. You may be surprised at how fast your computer runs after being serviced, as over time your computer gets bogged down with unnecessary data. It is recommended that your computer is health checked and tuned up every six months to ensure smooth running and prevent future problems, which will save you money in the long run

Please see our PC Health Check Page for more details.

PC System & Software Installation, Setup and Training

If you have just bought a new PC and need assistance getting up and running, MK Soft can help you find your way around the different parts of the computer, install and connect all your devices such as printers, scanners and digital cameras. If you are interested we can show you how it’s done so you can do it for yourself in the future in case it ever needs to be moved. We can also transfer your important files and settings from your old computer to the new one. We can also help you with setting up email accounts ensure you load all the critical updates to ensure your PC is as secure as possible right from the start.

Virus Detection & Removal

If your computer is acting strange or doing things you cannot control then you may have a viruses or spyware. The problem may start out small, but if it is not treated it can get out of hand and may bring the computer to a grinding halt. No matter what kind of computer you have, you need to have it immunised from malicious software. According to the BBC News website, 1 in 5 computers are infected with a virus without the user knowing. If you suspect you have any viruses, then contact MK Soft to remove them fully from your computer or laptop.

Not only can we remove viruses and spyware from your computer or laptop, but we can give you the best protection for the future and minimise the risk of you from catching them again or accidentally passing viruses to family, friends or work colleagues when you send e-mails or share files.

Extremely malicious viruses can do catastrophic damage to your operating system. When this type of damaged is caused, we can backup your important data and repair or reload your operating system.

Internet Cleanup and Spyware, Adware & Pop-up Detection & Removal

Over time, your PC builds up so many "temporary files" that are never deleted and can slow down your system. We can remove browser hijacks, premium rate phone diallers and all hidden temporary internet files, indexes and history to ensure your privacy is protected. We can detect and remove spyware that may be hiding on your computer recording and transmitting your personal information and details of internet sites you have visited or people you have contacted.

As part of this service we also provide top quality free software to protect your computer now and into the future as more threats are released, your protection will be updated regularly to combat them.

Internet / E-mail / Broadband Setup & Troubleshooting

MK Soft can install your modem, set up your broadband or a dialup connection to the Internet swiftly. We can also help with any Internet or e-mail problems you may be experiencing and teach you how to get the best from the internet.

Wireless / Wired Networking

If you want the freedom of using the internet from the bedroom, garden, garage or anywhere in your home, then a wireless network is the answer. It will also allow you to share your internet connection, your printer and other files between any of your other computers, bringing convenience and saving you the extra expense of buying additional printers.

MK Soft can setup and install a wireless network to suit your needs and ensure the connection is fast and secure. We are experienced in setting up and configuring peer to peer networks (hard wired and wireless) and in correcting network problems. We can help you with anything from two to ten computers, and will ensure that your network is correctly setup and secured properly so other people can't access your private files and internet connection.

Wireless networks are perfect for people who want to connect laptop and desktop computers or for people who don’t like to be tied down with wires. With wireless, you don’t have the inconvenience of tripping over unsightly cables. Contact us and we can provide you with the best solution for your setup.