Advice following global WannaCrypt ransomware incident

This weekend a large cyber attack called WannaCrypt hit thousands of systems worldwide. It takes advantage of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and if infected encrypts all your files, holding them to ransom. Almost all versions of Windows affected It is…

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Posted: 15th May 2017
Categories: Computer Security, PC, Windows

Windows Vista now End of Life

Yesterday, April 11th 2017, marked the end of updates and support for the Windows Vista Operating System. This means there will be no more security patches, bug fixes or technical help available from Microsoft. Security Risks If you are still…

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Posted: 12th Apr 2017
Categories: Computer Security, PC, Windows

Discounts for charities on all our services & software

Wight Computers Ltd are committed to supporting local charities and non-profit organisations by offering discounts on all our IT services. We appreciate the work you do!

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Posted: 16th Nov 2016
Categories: Computer Security, Isle of Wight, PC, Windows

Windows 10 – Go back to Windows 7

Windows 10 is now being pushed out as a recommended Windows update to anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. For most, the upgrade goes quite smoothly, but many are finding problems with drivers not being available for some older…

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Posted: 11th Mar 2016
Categories: PC, Windows

Windows 10 is here!

Today is the day we welcome the latest version of Microsoft’s Operating System: Windows 10, and the return of the start menu. Best version of Windows yet It’s set to be the best version of Windows yet, we have been…

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Posted: 29th Jul 2015
Categories: PC, Windows

How to get your free copy of Windows 10

Have you spotted a new icon on your computer this morning? A recent Windows Update has added a new icon in the notification tray of computers running Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 offering to reserve a free copy of Windows…

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Posted: 1st Jun 2015
Categories: PC, Windows

Windows 10 – FREE for all users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Hot off the press from Microsoft’s Windows 10 media announcement today, Windows 10 will be a FREE upgrade for all users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 within the first year of release! Fantastic news for PC users!

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Posted: 21st Jan 2015
Categories: PC, Windows

Windows XP End of Support – how will it affect your business?

You may have read that support for Windows XP ends soon. This is an important change in the IT world that will affect your business if you have any computers still using Windows XP. What is Windows XP end of…

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Posted: 14th Mar 2014
Categories: Computer Security, PC, Windows

Windows 8.1 Released

Microsoft has today released a major update for the latest version of Windows – 8.1. The upgrade is provided free via the Windows Store and will install over the top of your existing system, keeping all your apps, programs and…

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Posted: 17th Oct 2013
Categories: PC, Windows

Restore your Windows 8 Start Menu with Start 8

To many PC users’ annoyance, Microsoft removed the “Start” menu in Windows 8, forcing users to use the tiled interface to locate and launch programs and search for files. Stardock Corporation have created a great program that completely restores the…

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Posted: 1st Oct 2013
Categories: PC, Windows