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  • What is support.com?
    support.com is a remote tech support service brought to you by SupportSoft Inc., a company solving tough computer problems for some of the biggest names in the Fortune 100 for nearly 10 years. Now you too can benefit by using these same tools and services and start enjoying a better computer experience today. Top
  • What services does support.com offer?
    We offer services to take the stress out of managing your personal technology. We offer solutions for virus and spyware removal, setting up your home network, increasing the speed of your computer, and helping you troubleshoot serious computer operational issues. Even if you don't know what the problem is, we will diagnose and resolve it. We can even help make an older computer run more efficiently, reducing eWaste and saving you the expense of purchasing a new one. Top
  • How is support.com different?
    At the heart of support.com is patented technology that has been solving computer problems for large service providers and Fortune 100 companies for nearly 10 years. With this experience comes not only the knowledge, but the commitment to solve your problems reliably with as little hassle to you as possible. When you call, we connect you directly with experienced Solutions Engineers who use this technology to solve your problem via a secure remote connection. With every service we also show you how to avoid problems in the future. Top
  • What is a Solutions Engineer?
    Our Solutions Engineers are highly trained personnel that use the latest support.com tools to diagnose and resolve your problem in the most effective way possible. Our Solutions Engineers don't just know computers; they are experienced in home networking, high-speed data services and popular gadgets from MP3 players to smart phones and personal digital assistants. Top
  • Where is your call center?
    Our expert Solutions Engineers work from home throughout North America. This allows support.com to provide friendly, empathetic experts who are ready to solve your technology problems with less overhead cost. Top
  • How does support.com provide "instant technology relief"?
    Our remote control software does the work for you to diagnose and resolve your problem. Our Solutions Engineers can operate your keyboard and mouse to resolve your problem while you watch! Remote control technology is like having the expert sitting right next to you to solve your problem, but without waiting for a technician to come to you. You control our Engineers' access during our secure process and can see everything they are doing to make your computer run better than ever. Our patented technology instantaneously gathers detailed technical system information, so you don't have to lift a finger or play 20 questions with a technical support representative. Proven processes guide our Solutions Engineers through the most efficient resolution path, so there is no guesswork. This ensures that you enjoy a better computer experience quickly. We have several "one-click fixes" that eliminate much of the complex work and time needed to solve your problems. Our solutions have been used by some of the biggest names in the Fortune 100 for more than 10 years! Top
  • Is support.com's remote access safe?
    Yes, our technology has been certified by Security Innovations and tested in the field for nearly 10 years by some of the biggest names in the Fortune 100. Our solutions are used thousands of times every day! Top
  • What types of computers do you support?
    If you have a computer running Microsoft Windows, chances are we can help you. support.com can help with Windows XP and Windows Vista computers. We currently do not support Apple Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX operating systems. If you aren't sure whether you have an operating system we support, give us a call and we'll help you figure it out. Top
  • Is the service guaranteed?
    Our service comes with a money-back guarantee. See our terms of service for more details. Top
  • How can I pay for my service?
    We accept major credit cards and offer payment on our secure website or over the phone directly with one of our Solutions Engineers. Top
  • What are your hours of operation?
    Our Solutions Engineers are available seven days a week between 8 AM and 2 AM (Eastern Standard Time). Top
  • Will I wait on hold?
    We are staffed to answer calls in less than one minute in most cases. When you call support.com you will be connected directly to a Solutions Engineer who will immediately begin to diagnose and resolve your problem. In fact, you can even pay for your service before you call, to further shorten the time you are on the phone. Top
  • What do you do with my information?
    support.com respects your privacy and recognizes your need for appropriate protection and management of your personal information. For further details please review our Privacy Policy. Top
  • Do you support Google Apps?
    We have a beta program for Google Apps support. For more information, please visit our Google Apps page. Top