Virus & Malware Removal in Glendale, CA
Typical price · From $75
Virus and malware removal at Technoland in Glendale costs $75 to $150 flat, depending on how deep the infection runs and whether the operating system needs to be reset. Most cleanups are done the same day. We work on both Mac and Windows. Every cleanup includes a 30-day labor warranty: if the same infection comes back, we re-clean it for free.
- Diagnosis first: a $75 bench diagnostic identifies the actual fault before any work is quoted, and it applies toward your repair.
- From $75 is a starting estimate, not a quote — the firm price comes after the diagnostic, and nothing proceeds until you approve it.
- Typical turnaround is same-day for most jobs, depending on parts availability and how severe the fault turns out to be.
- Backed by a 30-day labor warranty, with parts warranty depending on the parts source. Steve has done this work for 38 years.
“Most machines people bring in as 'infected' aren't infected at all — they're running four browser toolbars and a trial antivirus fighting the one that came with Windows. I check that before I charge anyone for a cleanup, because half the time the fix is removing things, not scanning for them.”
Scope
What we fix
- Pop-ups that won't go away
- Computer suddenly running slow
- Browser hijacked, redirected to weird sites
- Ransomware locking your files
- Fake "your computer is infected" warnings
- Mac running fans on high for no reason
- Programs you never installed showing up
- Email account sending spam to your contacts
Pricing
What it costs
Prices include all fees. 3% discount for cash or check. Diagnostic is $75 and applied toward the repair.
Standard virus / malware cleanup
Price$75-$100
TurnaroundSame day
Heavy infection or ransomware
Price$100-$150
TurnaroundSame day - 1 day
Cleanup + OS reset (Windows or Mac)
Price$150
Turnaround1-2 days
All pricing figures listed are starting estimates. A firm quote is provided after our $75 diagnostic inspection, which applies directly toward your total repair cost.
Final cost depends on the condition of your device and the severity of the failure, which we can only assess in person. Nothing proceeds until you approve the quote. Save 3% when you pay with cash or check.
Honest scope
What we don't do
We don't sell ongoing antivirus subscriptions. We don't push you toward a paid antivirus you don't need — we'll tell you which free tools (built-in Windows Defender, Malwarebytes free, Mac's built-in XProtect) actually work, and we don't charge you to install them. We also don't fix infections we can't actually find — if your computer is just slow, the answer might be an SSD upgrade, not a virus cleanup.
Why Technoland
Where we're different
- 01
Flat-rate pricing. You know the cost before we start.
- 02
Same-day on most jobs. Drop off in the morning, pick up after work.
- 03
30-day labor warranty. Same infection comes back, we clean it free.
- 04
We tell you whether you actually need an antivirus subscription. (Most people don't.)
Steve told me my old laptop wasn't worth fixing, instead of charging me to find out. That's the only kind of repair shop I trust.
— Margarita V., Glendale
FAQ
Frequently asked
Common signs: pop-ups when you're not browsing, browser redirecting you to unfamiliar sites, fans running constantly, computer suddenly slow, programs you didn't install. If any of these are happening, bring it in for a $75 diagnostic — we can confirm in under an hour.
No. Standard virus cleanup keeps all your files intact. We only do a full OS reset when the infection is so deep it can't be cleaned safely, and we always back up your data first. You'll never lose photos, documents, or downloads.
Yes, just less often than Windows PCs. Mac malware is usually adware (browser pop-ups, fake search results) rather than full viruses. We clean Mac infections the same way — flat $75-$150 depending on severity.
Yes. The $75 diagnostic fee is applied toward the cost of repair if you proceed. So a $100 virus cleanup is really $75 diagnostic + $25 — or just $100 total. You only pay extra if the cleanup goes beyond standard scope.
Bring it back within 30 days, we re-clean it free. If you're getting reinfected repeatedly, the issue is usually a browser extension or a habit (clicking suspicious links, downloading software from sketchy sites) — we'll show you what's causing it.
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Ready when you are
Walk in or call Steve.
Most repairs quoted within 30 minutes. The $75 diagnostic is credited toward your repair if you go ahead.