New Computer Set-Up & File Transfer in Ilford

Bought a new laptop or PC? We’ll set it up properly and move everything across from your old one: photos, documents, bookmarks, email and the programs you use. Available in our Ilford workshop or at your home or office, with over 10 years’ experience behind every job.

Call 07856 990719 or message us on WhatsApp for a free diagnosis and an upfront quote. Open 7 days, 7am to 10pm.

New computer set-up

  • Windows set-up, accounts and all the latest updates
  • Removing unwanted trial software so it starts fast
  • Security set-up and backups configured from day one
  • Installing Microsoft Office and the programs you use
  • Connecting to your Wi-Fi, printer and other devices

Moving your files from the old computer

We copy your documents, photos, music, videos and desktop files across, along with browser bookmarks and saved settings, then check everything opened correctly on the new machine. Your old computer keeps its copy until you’re happy, so every file stays safe throughout.

  • Photos and videos, including large family collections
  • Documents, spreadsheets and work files
  • Browser bookmarks and favourites
  • Email accounts set up again on the new computer

Old computer won’t start?

If the old machine has failed, we can often recover the files straight from its drive. If the drive itself is failing, our data recovery service starts with a free diagnosis.

Advice on buying a new PC or laptop

Akhtar is happy to help you choose your next computer, recommending a laptop or PC that suits how you use it and your budget, before you spend anything. It’s also worth knowing that many older laptops come back to life with an SSD upgrade. Our guide to repairing or replacing an older laptop can help you decide, and if you’d like a computer built for your exact needs, see custom PC builds.

Prefer us to come to you? See home and office visits.

Based in Ilford (IG4), we serve Ilford, Gants Hill, Redbridge, Wanstead, Newbury Park and nearby areas.

Set-up and transfer FAQs

What files can you move to my new computer?

Documents, photos, music, videos, desktop files, browser bookmarks and saved settings. We also reinstall the programs you use and check your email is working.

Can you transfer files from a computer that won’t start?

Often, yes. If the old drive is healthy we can usually copy your files directly from it. If the drive is failing, see our data recovery service.

Will you set up my printer and Wi-Fi too?

Yes. We connect the new computer to your Wi-Fi and printers and make sure everything works before we finish.

Our guarantee

You only pay when we’ve fixed it. Every job starts with a free diagnosis and a clear, upfront quote, and repairs come with a 3-month warranty. Your computer is repaired by Akhtar, who has over 10 years’ experience fixing PCs and laptops.

What our customers say

I had a problem and they fixed everything in 10 hours, everything works, good technician, I recommend.

Yehor Datsenko, Google review

Incredible service and incredible person. Thankyou for your help Akhtar.

Rohan Dileepkumar, Google review

I contacted Ahktar early hours in the morning as I had a lots of corrupt files in my PC, he responded right away. I dropped off my PC and Akhdar resolved the issue within an hour, this was fantastic service!

Jaffar Naqvi, Google review

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Get a free quote

Tell us your computer’s make and model and what’s wrong, and we’ll get back to you with a price.

    Call 07856 990719 or message us on WhatsApp for a free diagnosis and an upfront quote. Open 7 days, 7am to 10pm.