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Every article on uGetFix is written, tested, or reviewed by a named expert with hands-on experience — no anonymous content farms.

Ugnius Kiguolis Ugnius Kiguolis
Co-founder & Windows Security Expert

10+ years fixing Windows errors, malware, and ransomware hands-on

Windows error analysis Malware removal Driver troubleshooting Registry repair Ransomware recovery
DAO Validator Since 2014
187 guides
Linas Kiguolis Linas Kiguolis
Co-founder & Tech Lead

10+ years building and troubleshooting Windows systems and web infrastructure

System architecture Performance optimization Browser troubleshooting Network issues Software conflicts
DAO Validator Since 2014
301 guides
Gabriel E. Hall Gabriel E. Hall
Malware Removal Expert

10+ years removing malware, ransomware and browser threats from Windows systems

Malware removal Ransomware recovery Browser hijackers Spyware analysis Security tools testing
DAO Validator Since 2015
609 guides
Viktoras Jasinskas Viktoras Jasinskas
Network & Infrastructure Expert

IT infrastructure experience applied to real-world network and connectivity fixes

Network diagnostics VPN troubleshooting DNS configuration Wi-Fi connectivity Proxy and firewall issues
DAO Validator Since 2015
251 guides
Olivia Morelli Olivia Morelli
Windows Systems Expert

Diagnosing and repairing Windows errors without unnecessary reinstalls

Windows error repair BSOD troubleshooting System file corruption Registry repair Windows Update failures
DAO Validator Since 2016
434 guides
Lucia Danes Lucia Danes
Tech Support Specialist

Driver conflicts and hardware errors diagnosed and fixed step by step

Driver troubleshooting Hardware conflicts Device Manager errors USB and peripheral issues Audio and video problems
DAO Validator Since 2016
382 guides
Jake Doevan Jake Doevan
Senior Windows Technician

SFC, DISM and Windows repair tools used correctly — no guesswork

Windows repair tools SFC and DISM Startup failure recovery Windows Update errors System Restore
DAO Validator Since 2016
493 guides
Julie Splinters Julie Splinters
Software & Privacy Expert

Clearing adware, PUPs and browser clutter — and keeping them out

Software uninstall Adware removal PUP cleanup Browser restoration Privacy tools
DAO Validator Since 2017
108 guides
Alice Woods Alice Woods
Security Analyst

Security tools tested hands-on and removal guides built from real infections

Virus removal Rootkit detection System integrity verification Firewall configuration Antivirus tools testing
DAO Validator Since 2017
376 guides
Diana Foster Diana Foster
Data Recovery & Backup Specialist

Recovering lost files and building backup systems before disaster strikes

Data recovery Deleted file restoration Backup solutions System restore Corrupted drive repair
DAO Validator Since 2018
37 guides
Tom Bradshaw Tom Bradshaw
Microsoft 365 Expert

Microsoft 365 and Office errors fixed fast for working professionals

Microsoft 365 Office troubleshooting Outlook errors Teams and SharePoint issues OneDrive sync
DAO Validator Since 2018
89 guides
Emma Collins Emma Collins
Windows Performance Specialist

Diagnosing slow Windows systems and restoring speed without reinstalling

Windows performance Startup optimisation RAM and CPU tuning Disk cleanup Background process management
DAO Validator Since 2019
143 guides
Sarah Chen Sarah Chen
Cybersecurity Analyst

Practical Windows security hardening for users who aren't security professionals

Cybersecurity Threat detection Security hardening Data protection Vulnerability assessment
DAO Validator Since 2019
374 guides
Chris Lawson Chris Lawson
Registry & System Configuration Expert

Registry edits and advanced Windows configuration done safely and precisely

Registry editing Group Policy configuration Advanced system settings Boot repair Windows configuration
DAO Validator Since 2019
445 guides
Vera Simmons Vera Simmons
Ransomware & Recovery Specialist

Ransomware victims guided through identification, decryption, and recovery

Ransomware identification and decryption Encrypted file recovery Backup verification Incident response Crypto-malware analysis
DAO Validator Since 2019
61 guides
Marcus Webb Marcus Webb
Network & Connectivity Expert

Diagnosing network and Wi-Fi failures from the Windows stack to the router

Network troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity DNS configuration Router and modem issues VPN setup errors
DAO Validator Since 2020
66 guides
Ryan Mitchell Ryan Mitchell
Hardware & Driver Specialist

Systematic hardware diagnosis from Device Manager to BIOS

Hardware troubleshooting Driver installation and rollback Device Manager errors USB and peripheral issues Firmware updates
DAO Validator Since 2020
481 guides
Daniel Quinn Daniel Quinn
Browser & Web App Specialist

Browser crashes, extension conflicts and web app errors fixed across all major browsers

Browser troubleshooting Extension conflicts Web app errors Browser performance Cache and cookie issues
DAO Validator Since 2020
219 guides
Natalie Park Natalie Park
Windows Update & Maintenance Specialist

Windows Update errors decoded and long-term system health maintained

Windows Update troubleshooting Update error codes System maintenance WSUS configuration Feature update recovery
DAO Validator Since 2021
197 guides
Mia Hoffman Mia Hoffman
File Management & Storage Specialist

File system errors, storage problems and access issues fixed clearly

File system errors NTFS permissions Storage troubleshooting Disk management Cloud storage sync issues
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