Special du Jour: IBM ThinkPad T42 Centrino / Pentium-M 1.7GHz, 15" XGA LCD Screen 1024x768, 512Mb DDR RAM, 40GB IDE HDD, Combo Optical Drive CDRW+DVD Reader, 10/100/1000 Giga LAN RJ45 + 56K Modem RJ11, Built-in Wireless 802.11g, 2xUSB 2.0 Port, DB25 Parallel Port. Only $299+Tx! Used Notebook comes with a 30-day Ultrasoft Warranty. Battery is Functional but No Warranty on Battery Pack. For a Limited Time, Get a *FREE* Nylon Carrying Case with your purchase of this Business-Class Notebook.
Every Tuesday until August 31st, 2010: Free 10 Minutes Diagnostic Event
Bring-in your Laptop, Notebook Computer, Portable, Netbook, Toughbook or Tablet PC each and every Tuesday before August 31st, 2010 and we will perform a hardware or software diagnostic test absolutely free. This is an in-store service only provided to the community in Montreal and the surrounding area.
Your computer will be tested by a technician with over 24 years experience who has diagnosed over ten thousand PC's since 1986. This is even good if you suspect that you are infected with a virus, popup, spyware or malware.
For students with a valid I.D. card and for seniors 60 plus, this service will be available on a daily basis from 12PM to 6PM Mondays thru Saturdays but only until July 31st, 2010.
Your system will be quickly and efficiently evaluated and you will be provided with an estimate of what work is required to resolve the problem. Repair service is not included.
Our brands of preference are Panasonic, Dell, HP, Compaq, Toshiba, IBM, Lenovo and Fujitsu. However we will still look at Acer, Gateway and others.
April 12th, 2010: 24 Years in Business and Counting. Drop by our store in Montreal West just to say "Hi" and I will give YOU an Anniversary Gift that is both Ecological and "Cool". Help me celebrate our 24th Anniversary. For the next 180 days you get a *FREE* gift as a "Thank-you" for your continuing support as long-time clients and friends. Bring your kids by and they will also get three (3) free computer games as well.
Oct. 1st, 2009: Double your Laptop RAM for $20 Bucks! If you have an older P3 Notebook, like the IBM T20, T21, T22 or the IBM ThinkPad A20m, A21p, A22m series then we can double your RAM from 128MB to 256MB Total for only $20. In other words, an extra 128MB RAM Module costs $20 total. There is no extra fee to install the RAM and verify that it works. Please bring-in your P3 Laptop/Notebook AND your AC Adapter so that we can test the RAM and prove it works BEFORE you pay for it. If you already have 256MB RAM and you wish to double it to 512MB Total, we can also do that service but it costs $40 extra instead of $20. In other words, an extra 256MB RAM Module costs $40 total. If you have a P4 Notebook or a CoreDuo Notebook, then we also carry the RAM Modules for these units as well. Please call for a quote to know how much we charge to double your RAM on your particular Laptop.
Sept. 21st, 2009: $70 FlatFee Virus Removal Service now offered. Virus, Intruder, Spyware, Trojan, Attacker, Keylogger, Hijacker, Worm and all Malware removed. 24 hour turnaround time. Discount for seniors. Drop-off at our Montreal West store and pickup the next day at 5PM. Please click on the link above to read the full details about this service.
Sept. 16th, 2009: Paypal Now accepted as payment method. Please contact us for further details.
June 8th, 2009: Why Panasonic??? Panasonic is the only remaining core manufacturer of notebook computers. Panasonic not only manufactures most of the major parts used in the Toughbook, but also assembles the Toughbook notebook itself. This is as opposed to the practice of outsourcing the parts and farming off assembly to a third party manufacturer as in the case of Dell. They not only believe in their products but back it up with a 3-Year International Manufacturer Warranty in the case of brand-new product. This is not an extra optional warranty but is included on all their Toughbook Notebook Computers. Plus most of their products are still made in Japan according to their stringent quality control standards.
April 14th, 2009: Attention Panasonic Toughbook Owners: Ultrasoft now offers custom paint jobs on all Panasonic Toughbook Used Notebooks. We offer any colors available in "Krylon", including Olive Drab (Green). Simply visit a local Canadian Tire or similar store and choose your Krylon Color and e-mail us both the UPC code and the color code on the can.
Happy New Year 2009 to my Friends & Clients. This year we are celebrating our 23rd Year in Business. Thank-you for all the wonderful years and friendships that I have discovered along the way. Thank-you for allowing me to help you and serve you throughout the years. Most of all, thank-you for your ongoing patronage.
August, 2008: Ultrasoft is now selling on eBay. Check us out at:
Ultrasoft Innovations Inc., Laptop Specialists since 1986, and now Montreal's Ultraportable Specialist, has relocated to a new store since November 1st, 2007. The new address is:
37 Westminster Ave. North, Montreal West, QC H4X 1Y8
The store is located at the end of Sherbrooke St. W., turn right and approx. 100 feet north, we are located across from the RBC Royal Bank and next to the Florist.
Our Hours are 12:00 Noon to 6PM Mon - Sat.
Please continue to call us at : 514-487-9293 Thanks! Merci!
A BIG THANK-YOU TO OUR LOYAL FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR ALLOWING US TO SERVE YOU FOR THE LAST 22 YEARS! Our New Years' Resolution: We will be Refurbishing Laptops donated to us by various companies or individuals and donating them to groups that work with seniors and the elderly. If you have a laptop that you wish to donate, please contact us. For more details, please read more about it on this website! OTHER NEWS: ULTRASOFT Now Recycles Older 286/386/486 Notebooks and gives them away absolutely FREE with No Strings Attached. FREE Laptop Notebook Computers from 1989-1994. We have already donated over 600 units since July, 2006. Limit One Laptop per Client, units must be Picked-up from our NDG Store from Noon-6PM Mon-Sat. Instead of throwing our your older Notebook, drop it off with us and we will give it back to the community and keep it out of a landfill site. No "recycling" fee involved.
Since 1986 we specialize in the sales of Business-class Name-Brand New and Used Notebook Computers. Toshiba, IBM, Dell, Compaq and PANASONIC TOUGHBOOKS with the New Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor. An example of pricing:
286/386/486 Laptops/Notebooks/Portables with DOS 6.2/Windows 3.1 are FREE $0.00
Pentium One Notebooks (100-120MHz/32Mb RAM/1-2Gb HDD/No USB/Mdm+CDROM) $50
Used Centrino Duo 1.66GHz/1Gb RAM/80Gb HDD/DVDRW/Wireless 6Mo.Dell Warr $450
Factory Demo Panasonic CF52 1.8Ghz/1GB/80GB 1 Yr Panasonic Warranty/XP-Pro $999
New Core2Duo Panasonic CF52 2.26GHz/1GB/160GB 3 Yr Warranty/VistaXP-Pro $1499
Units come with a 30 day warranty. Taxes and Shipping are extra. Prices in Canadian Dollars. (No Warranty on Battery Pack). We also rent Notebooks on a short-term basis (Weekly/Monthly). We also do Laptop Repairs on most Major Brand-name Business-Class Notebooks and Notebook Password Removals on most Toshiba and Dell Laptops. We also perform Windows Vista Removal and Windows'XP Re-Installation on all Dell Inspiron and Latitude Notebooks. $70 Flat-Fee Service Charge. Please call for more details.
Visit us at our newly Renovated Location since NOVEMBER 1ST, 2007:
37 Westminster Ave. N., Montreal West, QC H4X 1Y8 CANADA
(Next Door to the Florist and across from the RBC Royal Bank/Same Phone Number).
or call us at: 514-487-9293 or for out of province 1-800-NOTEBOOK (1-800-668-3266)
Our SUMMER Hours are Noon (12PM) to 6PM Mon-Fri and Saturdays Noon-5PM.
Our e-mail address is: Please address all inquiries to Richard.
Budget Notebook Deal: Limited Quantity First Come First Serve - IBM ThinkPad A22m Business Model. Intel Pentium 3 1.0GHz, 256Mb Ram, 20Gb HDD, Built-in DVD Reader, USB 1.1, 14.1" TFT LCD Screen, 10/100 LAN, 56K Modem, DB9 Serial Port, DB25 Parallel Port, 2xPCMCIA Port, 30 Day Ultrasoft Warranty. Only $149 + Tx!
Another ToughBook Deal: First Come First Serve - Panasonic CF28 Military Police Notebook - Government Issue with *Rare* Factory Installed Black Cover (Very Cool) meant for Combat Conditions: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM (PC-100), 80Gb Hard Disk Drive, Built-in CDROM and 3.5" Interchangable Floppy Disk Drive Included, 4Mb Video RAM, Built-in 56K Modem and PCMCIA 10/100 LAN Card included Free of Charge, DB9 Serial Port, DB25 Parallel Port, 2xPCMCIA CardBus Ports, 1xUSB and 13.3" XGA "TouchScreen". Grade A- Condition, Very Clean, Working/Tested Battery Pack, 30 Day Ultrasoft Warranty: Onl;y $299 + Tx!
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 )
Top 10 Virus Infection Signs
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Top Ten Signs that your Computer IS Infected with a Virus!
1) Your computer is taking way too long to start-up. What is too long? 5 minutes or more...
2) The Windows Security Centre Icon Pops-up in the Taskbar stating that your Firewall is turned Off or that your Anti-Virus is Disabled.
3) Once your computer is starts-up everything seems to lag as if you were walking in quick-sand. In other words the computer performance has degraded.
4) New Antivirus Software that you never installed keeps running continuously by itself Warning you that you are infected with this Trojan and that Spyware.
5) When you startup Internet Explorer a different Homepage keeps popping-up and your normal Homepage has disappeared.
6) Certain legitimate Anti-Virus Websites such as AVG, Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, etc. are "BLOCKED" and can no longer be accessed or are re-directed.
7) When you attempt to run Normal Software that usually worked before, you get a "Runtime" Error Message or even undocumented forms of error messages.
8) Your computer may randomly "Hang" or even "Reboot" without warning. If your clock is frozen at 10:15 and it is already 10:30 then it is pretty sure the computer is hung-up.
9) A "BSOD" or Blue Screen of Death with a blue background and white lettering appears out of nowhere randomly with what appears to be "Gobbledgook" terms.
10) When you "Logon" to Windows, the Background picture comes up but all your Desktop Icons are missing and you cannot seem to do anything.
There are many additional signs but what can you do to remove the virus?
If you live in and around Montreal, you can call me.
My name is Richard and I have 23 years experience in the computer field
I don't do this as a hobby or pasttime. It is my profession and my passion for the past two decades plus.
I am not a student and you will not be my "guinea pig" to experiment on.
I offer a Flat-Fee Virus Removal Service at $70. That's it and That's all. No hidden fees and No Gimmicks!
I remove Viruses, Intruders, Spyware, Trojans and Attackers.
I can handle Keyloggers, Hijackers and Worms plus any known forms of Malware.
There are currently more than 1,292,306 forms of the above threats with an average of 1000+ new infections each and every week.
The tools that I use are safe, effective and *FREE*. More importantly they do not "Slow-Down" your computer like other AntiVirus programs (ie. Norton).
I install these tools on your system and leave them on your system so that you can protect yourself in the future.
If you have a second or third computer at home, you can also install these tools on your other computers as well.
And if you look after the computer of your Mom or Dad or even a best-friend then use them there as well.
I like my clients but I do not want to see you back every week with a new virus.
I will "EMPOWER" you so that you can become Virus Free and stay that way.
But once you leave my place, it is your responsibility to update these free tools and run them at least once a week.
Some tips as follows:
There are Five Main Ways that we can "Catch" a Virus.
1) They want to show us a Photo or Video or a Music Clip but they say that we need their Viewer or Media Player to play it. That is a SCAM.
Our desire to see the image or video is distorting our thought process. The minute we consent to download the bogus media player we WILL catch a virus. Don't do it!
2) We click on the bouncing ball on that banner ad and they tell us: YOU ARE THE WINNER of a FREE iPod or iPhone! Hurray! This is also a SCAM.
Our Greed to get the FREE iThing is distorting our thought process. The minute we consent to "Claim our Prize" we WILL catch a virus. Don't do it!
3) An "Official" looking message pops-up out of nowhere telling us that we are INFECTED with a virus and "Click-Here" for a FREE scanner. This too is a SCAM.
The use of Fear and Intimidation is now distorting our thought process. The minute we consent to the Free Scanner it WILL infect us and we WILL catch a virus. Don't do it.
Sometimes the official message looks like an authentic Microsoft message and sometimes it looks like the logo of our favorite Anti-Virus software. Be Careful.
4) You want to send a *Free* Greeting Card or Use a *Free* On-Line Computer Game. But there are "Strings" attached. They say that you "need" their "ToolBar" or their "Search Enhancement" utility to use thier software. SCAM, SCAM, SCAM! It is not true! Don't Fall for it. For sure you will become infected with another bogus virus.
5). You have discovered a Website that offers $500 software for *FREE* but all you need to do is run the Software Key Generator or "KEYGEN" Software to authenticate and validate your free "Stolen" Software that normally costs hundreds of dollars. Listen WISE-GUY, the virus is not in the stolen software but instead in the KEYGEN! WHY??? Because you want it so "badddd" that you are willing to risk your computer and your business just to rip-off some software that is normally too expensive to purchase legitimately! So you click the keygen and guess what? BINGO! You have been had because your "wants" exceeded your "logic" and common sense or lack of common sense. Wise-up! Don't become the next victim of this fraud and scam!
If you like my approach and philosophy and you are willing to follow my advice, then you are not alone.
I am currently helping thousands of Montrealers and Surrounding area residents with Virus-related issues.
I have a printed weekly strategy that if you can "Update" and "Scan" with four simple tools on a weekly basis can eliminate over 90% of the possibility of re-infecting yourself and remaining Virus-Free on an On-Going Basis!!!
I can provide references upon request.
Please contact me Monday to Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6PM at 514-487-9293
My store is located at: 37 Westminster Avenue North, Montreal West, H4X 1Y8
I am located approx. 100 feet North of Sherbrooke Street West, between the Florist and the Antique shop and diagonally across from the RBC Royal Bank.
If you drop off your computer before 1PM, you will be able to pick-it up the next business day before 5PM.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 April 2010 )
Our Best Deal
Written by Administrator
Monday, 12 April 2010
Special du Jour: IBM ThinkPad T42 Centrino / Pentium-M 1.7GHz, 15" XGA LCD Screen 1024x768, 512Mb DDR RAM, 40GB IDE HDD, Combo Optical Drive CDRW+DVD Reader, 10/100/1000 Giga LAN RJ45 + 56K Modem RJ11, Built-in Wireless 802.11g, 2xUSB 2.0 Port, DB25 Parallel Port. Only $299+Tx! Used Notebook comes with a 30-day Ultrasoft Warranty. Battery is Functional but No Warranty on Battery Pack. For a Limited Time, Get a *FREE* Nylon Carrying Case with your purchase of this Business-Class Notebook.
Last Updated ( Monday, 12 April 2010 )
Virus Removal Service Flat-Fee $70
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Montreal Virus Removal Service Flat-Fee $70
Ultrasoft offers other Notebook Services as follows:
Notebook memory upgrades starting at $20
Notebook Password Removal for as low as $20 (Toshiba/Dell only)
Notebook Virus/Spyware/Malware Removal Service Flat-Fee $70
Windows Vista Removal and XP Reinstallation at $35/hour
Notebook Hard Drive Data Removal at $35/hour
Notebook Driver Download/Installation at $35/hour
Notebook Windows Problem Resolutions at $35/hour
We also offer Tower/Desktop services since 2009. Please DO NOT bring your external monitors or external keyboards. Notebook Users Please bring in your Laptop computer Power Supply when bringing your notebook in for service.
Virus Removal Service
23 Years Experience
$70.00 Flat-Fee Removal Service
24-Hour Turn-Around Time.
Drop-Off at our Montreal West Store.
Pickup next business day at 5PM.
I do NOT erase and re-format your hard disk.
I fight the virus and remove it!
Virus Removal
Intruder Removal
Spyware Removal
Trojan Removal
Attacker Removal
Also Hijackers, Keyloggers and Worms Removed.
(All the above commonly referred to as Malware).
I also remove hidden Rootkit Viruses.
I will help you prevent viruses in the future.
A famous anology: To clean a floor you do not simply mop the floor.
First you sweep, then you vacuum the edges and corners.
Before you start you move the furniture and pickup the big pieces by hand.
Finally you mop. That is FOUR different procedures to do one job.
Similarly I install FREE and Effective Anti-Virus Software (Mopping),
then I install FREE Spyware Removal Software (Sweeping).
I also install FREE Anti-Malware Software (Vacuuming).
Finally I install a FREE Cleaner that cleans-up hidden temporary files (Picking up the big pieces by hand).
I will help "EMPOWER" you so that you can protect yourself in the future.
I like my clients BUT I do NOT want to see you back with another virus in the future.
Some Anti-Virus Software claim to be the Swiss-Army Knife of the Ant--Virus World.
That may be true, but if you were a carpenter and I gave you the little 4" saw blade from the Swiss-Army Knife and I told you to work all-day long everyday with it, you would look at me like I was crazy. Similarly the screwdriver from a Swiss-Army Knife is useful in a "pinch" but if you had to use it all the time you would go crazy. The same story with the little hammer or even the knife blade. Which kitchen cook or Chef would use a Swiss-Army Knife to cut or pare vegetables all day long long. The answer: NONE!
So instead of 1 tool that does a "Poor" Job in-a-pinch, I provide 4 proper tools, like a seperate saw, screwdriver, hammer & knife.
If you like my approach & philosophy, you are not alone. I have already removed 1000's of viruses on different clients computers,
and I use these same proven tools for everybody because they are safe, proven, effective and FREE!
My name is Richard and you can contact me Monday-Saturdays from 12:00 Noon - 6PM at 514-487-9293.
My store address is 37 Westminster Avenue North in Montreal West, H4X 1Y8.
I am 100 feet North of Sherbrooke Street West, across from the RBC Royal Bank next to the florist.
The company is Ultrasoft Innovations, Specialists in Notebook Computers since 1986.
I don't do this as a hobby or pasttime. It is my profession for the past two decades.
I am not a student and you will not be my "guinea pig" to experiment on.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 )
Military ToughBook Notebook $99
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Panasonic CF27 MKII Military-Class Notebook,
Model CF27EB6GCEM, PII/300MHz, 128MB Ram, 6.4GB HDD, Built-in 3.5" Floppy Drive, 12.1" TFT LCD Screen with TouchScreen, Magnesium-Alloy Casing, Shock/Vibration Resistant, Water-Proof, Drop-Proof, Almost Bullet-Proof, with Handle, DB9 RS-232C Serial Port and USB Port. 30 Day Warranty and Working Battery Pack, Win'98SE. Only $99+Tx! Paypal now accepted for on-line orders. Flat-fee Shipping by Canada Post XPressPost to most destinations in Canada (except NFLD and BC) for only $20. USA orders $35 shipping by Canada Post.
Before you contact us, please read in detail our CF27 ToughBook with TouchScreen Buyers Guide on our eBay site. If you are an eBay Member and only if you found this Buyers Guide useful, I would ask you to take a few seconds and Please Vote for it Positively to that other people who are looking for useful information could find it as well.
Just wanted to let you know that I am extremely happy with the 3 Panasonic Toughbooks I got from you, The batteries last at least 1 1/2 hrs in all 3 Units. To date I have had no problems with the laptops, and It was a pleasure to do business with you, and hope to do business with you again in the future.
Thank you
Chris P.
Saturday January 10th, 2009
Hello Sir, I am the one who bought Monday from you the CF-27. Thank you for your support, it was more than I could hope for! This is my feedback: I came for one Panasonic Toughbook CF-27 (300 MHz) with 128 Mb RAM, 6Gb hdd. You offered me with no extra charge an upgrade to 192 Mb RAM, and one wireless card. You should see my 3 and a half years old daughter drawing in ArtRage 2.5 with a bamboo chopstick on the touchscreen! I had a full hour of silence for the first time in years when she, with the tip of her tongue between her front teeth, was absorbed painting, drawing, changing colours. It's amazing how fast she learns to use this tool and I cannot think of a better start for her than this Toughbook -- it is tough beyond imagination if it can resist a child! Waterproof, drop-proof indeed. It runs a DivX 5 encoded movie without any problem in full screen, I loaded the hdd with her favourite fairy tales and movies. The battery holds juice for 35 minutes playing the demo movie, and for at least 60-70 minutes of regular use (internet, e-mail, wireless connection on). All in all, I came home with an amazing bounty! I am aware that it was no blind luck and I am in a huge debt of gratitude towards you for this, Sir. You made a little girl happy and her dad even happier! Thank you so much, God bless you for your kindness! Wishing you a wonderful week-end, Didi Catalin P.
March 12th, 2009: Thank you, Richard, the "Tough Book" arrived today alive & well. What a wonderful wee beasty!It is everything as you described, your review a great help especially with the WiFi. I do look forwards to doing business again, will be back looking for a CD drive. You are the reason your E - Store will prosper, your services are appreciated. Len
March 21st, 2009: "I purchased a Panasonic Toughbook CF-27 from Richard and recieved it within 6 days. I wrote to him, and spoke with him in regards to possible upgrades to the laptop that he could make prior to shipping the laptop. Richard was very accomodating with me, and helped me through the entire process, going above and beyond the "call of duty" with regards to customer service. I will not hesitate to buy from Richard again. Thanks again Richard! - huntclubhonda
January 22nd, 2010: Hello Richard, the Toughbook arrived today, I can't believe how fast it got here. It looks great and runs fine. Thank you for picking out such a nice unit. It's been a pleasure doing business with you. May the New Year be good. Robin
Ultrasoft performs Laptop repairs for all units sold New or Second-Hand by us. We also selectively perform repairs on other Name-Brand Business Class Notebooks. Our hourly rates are as follows:
$35/hour for Our Clients
$50/hour for non-clients
$20 minimum service charge
House-Calls available for residents of Montreal-West/NDG/CoteSt Luc/Hampstead
Please state the Brand and Model of Laptop plus a brief description of the problem when calling or e-mailing us. The more information, the better. Please be aware that certain older notebooks are not economically feasable to repair, but we might have a replacement "shell" where we swap your hard drive, memory, CD-Rom and Battery Pack from one unit to another for a fraction of the cost of repairing your notebook.
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Panasonic CF27 MKII Military-Class Notebook,