{"id":5296,"date":"2018-07-12T14:38:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T14:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/gilbertmesa\/?p=5296"},"modified":"2025-04-03T05:34:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:34:38","slug":"symptom-checker-the-it-md-by-cmit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/blog\/symptom-checker-the-it-md-by-cmit\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptom Checker: The IT MD by CMIT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 85%;text-align: justify;color: #102c59\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px;font-weight: 800;color: #b80103;text-align: center\">Symptom Checker: The IT MD by CMIT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It started with a little hiccup, perhaps and ad that said, \u201cHave you checked for viruses lately?\u201d Now, your PC has the digital equivalent of the whooping cough. Never fear: CMIT&#8217;s symptom checker is here!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">My computer feels sluggish.<\/span> A rundown, tired out CPU could be a symptom of viral infection. Your computer may be using up all of its resources to fight off invaders in your system. This can slow the programs you\u2019re using to a crawl.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">My computer has a rash.<\/span> A rash of pop-up ads and warnings is a surefire sign of infection. A fake antivirus program may be running around your system trying to convince you to take their \u201cmedicine,&#8221; but their meds will only make your computer sicker.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">My Internet is contagious.<\/span> If you open your browser, and all types of windows random pop up, the chances are that you&#8217;re infected. A lot of malware is designed to redirect you to a spoof site, which looks legitimate, but will capture your username and password.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">My computer doesn&#8217;t want to play with the Internet.<\/span> A sluggish or absent Internet connection is a common symptom of a viral infection. Hidden malware may redirecting you to malicious websites, or opening multiple connections, draining your bandwidth\u2019s vitality.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">My CPU is suddenly absent-minded.<\/span> Are you files disappearing? Game applications, Word documents, or family pictures wiped out? Although this symptom has become quite rare, it still shows up from time to time. Don&#8217;t forget that this is a symptom of a serious problem.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">My computer is open at both ends.<\/span> Gross, but apt. Your email client is spewing messages you didn&#8217;t write. Applications you never opened pour out over your screen. If this is happening, your system has a malware infection.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #2a8df1\">CODE BLUE!<\/span> Applications won\u2019t start. The CPU won\u2019t turn on. THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH! But is your system really dead? Or can an IT professional perform CPR?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #b80103\">Let the staff at CMIT Solutions of Gilbert and Mesa be the trusted IT MDs<\/span> who deliver great HIPAA-compliant healthcare to your computers and networks. We will treat your malware infections and create a network wellness plan to keep your computers happy and healthy. Give us a call at <a href=\"tel:1-480-926-6445\">480.926.6445,<\/a> or write to us at <a href=\"mailto:gilbertmesa@cmitsolutions.com\">gilbertmesa@cmitsolutions.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Our IT Services<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border: 1px solid black\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/managed-it-service-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Managed IT Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/cybersecurity-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cybersecurity<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/managed-application-support-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Productivity Applications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/it-support-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IT Support<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/managed-cloud-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloud Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/networking-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Network Management<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/data-compliance-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compliance<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/data-recovery-backup-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Backup<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/unified-communication-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unified Communications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/it-guidance-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IT Guidance<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/mesa-az-1086\/it-procurement-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IT Procurement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your computer sluggish? 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