1. What is Geeks to Go?
Geeks to Go is a venue to obtain answers from other people who offer their support and expertise on a completely volunteer basis. It's a fun place where you can meet others with similar interests, or just hang out and learn something new every day. It's all about sharing -- what you know, and what you want to know. So go ahead, and post a question or reply. Meet someone new today.

2. Do I need to create an account to use Geeks to Go and what do I need to sign up?
If you want to create or reply to a topic, you will need to create an account. There is no charge for creating an account with Geeks to Go. Everything is free! You will need to supply a valid email address. We do not provide your personal information to third parties, and you will not get spam by providing your email address.

3. How do I ask a question?
It's real simple. See more details at this link: How to Create a New Topic

1. Search to see if your question has already been asked, and answered.
2. Register, if you haven't already.
3. Choose an appropriate category (forum).
4. Click the Start New Topic button.
5. Give your topic an informative title, and type your question in the big white box.
6. Click the Post New Topic button, or Preview to see what your topic will look like.

4. How will I know when my topic has a reply?
Every member automatically has email notification enabled. When your topic gets a reply, you'll automatically get an email at the address you used when registering. Additionally, you can check your subscribed topics by clicking on View Topic Subscriptions found within My Controls.

5. What if my topic doesn't get a reply?
We have a special forum called the Waiting Room (not visible to guests). If your topic is 3 days old or more, and you haven't received a reply, simply start a new thread in the Waiting Room, with a link to your topic. A staff member will reply to your original topic.

6. How is Geeks to Go different from other support forums?
We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, family friendly site. If you see something inappropriate, or have ideas to improve the site, please contact us. We are also a teaching site, helping others to better help you. GeekU is our malware removal school. More information can be found here.

7. Why is support only offered via the forums?

• More efficient. Instead of waiting for a specific person to respond to a request, many people have the opportunity.
• Better support. We all have different strengths. Presenting a problem to everyone allows the person best able, a chance to respond.
• Help others. A question posted and answered in the forums allows others with the same issue a chance to read and resolve it.
• It's free. We ONLY offer free help. We do NOT offer on-site, toll-free or remote assistance. We're often confused with other 'geeks'.

8. How do I become a staff member?
There are primarily two ways:

1. Provide consistent, quality replies. We are much more concerned with quality than quantity. If you consistently offer quality replies, you will be contacted by a moderator or admin.
2. Graduate from GeekU. Due to the difficulty, and possibility of causing harm, only staff members are allowed to reply to topics in the malware forum. GeekU is a training course that will provide you with the knowledge needed to answer malware topics. It's not easy, and will require a time commitment of a few weeks or months. More info here.

9. Where do I find Geeks to Go Terms of Use?
The terms of use for Geeks to Go can be found here.

10. I can't find an answer to my question in this FAQ. What can I do?
Reply to this topic, and we'll reply or add the question to this FAQ!

I want to apply for GeekU but last time I accidentally submitted the form when it was only Half filled (I pressed ENTER in a single line textbox, silly me ). When i tried to submit again after completely filling the form.... I was told to wait for the previous form's reply..(that was 3 days ago)......

I still haven't got any reply and now when I click on the "Apply for GeekU" link..... I am redirected to forums page..... what do I do?

I do remember that app - one of us admins will have to delete it so you can resubmit a complete one. I can't right now, but I'll make sure it gets taken care of. I'll let you know when it's been done.

Thanx sari...

Im lost i dont know what is wrong with my computer.Its really slow and at times it freezes up.

Im lost i dont know what is wrong with my computer.Its really slow and at times it freezes up.

Hello,

What does 'bump' or 'bumping' mean in regard to posting topics? All I know is that you shouldn't do it lol!

Cheers,
Matthew

Bumping is replying to your own topic to try and get assistance faster.
The reality is by bumping your own topic any tech who may be free to help will think you are getting assistance based on the number of replies you have to your topic.
It is in all reality counter productive to getting assistance.

What to do when no reply to original post, and no reply to post in Waiting Room? Here is link to my waiting room post:

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Possible-Un...09-t254375.html

Desperately awaiting help.

Thanks.

How do I completely delete my account from your database? There should be an option somewhere.

Thanks

We don't typically delete accounts. If you don't use it, it will just become inactive.

How can I add additional information if I've already posted something in a forum but not received a reply?

Edit your reply and add the additional information

TY