Computer repair technician

The technician's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks.

Computer technicians work in a variety of settings, encompassing both the public and private sectors.

Despite the vast variety of work environments, all computer repair technicians perform similar physical and investigative processes, including technical support and often customer service.

Some computer repair technicians are self-employed or own a firm that provides services in a regional area.

This type of computer repair technician ranges from hobbyists and enthusiasts to those who work professionally in the field.

Computer malfunctions can range from a minor setting that is incorrect, to spyware, viruses, and as far as replacing hardware and an entire operating system.

Others can provide services off-site, where the client can drop their computers and other devices off at the repair shop.

A reliable, but somewhat more complicated procedure for addressing software issues is known as a system restore (also referred to as imaging, and/or reimaging), in which the computer's original installation image (including operating system and original applications) is reapplied to a formatted hard drive.

Specialists say in about 15% of the cases the data is unable to be recovered as the hard disk is damaged to a point where it will no longer function.