Imperion Computer Repair

10/16/2026

A loud pop-up says your computer is infected or locked and gives you a "Microsoft support" number to call.

It's a scam. Microsoft, Apple, and your bank will never put a phone number in a pop-up and ask you to call.

If it happens:
1. Don't call the number.
2. Don't let anyone connect to your computer remotely.
3. Hold the power button until the computer shuts off.
4. Bring it in before you log in to your bank or email again.

If you already called, let someone connect, or paid them, call your bank first, then bring the computer to us. We'll clean it up, check what they left behind, and help you lock down your accounts.

"They really cared and took the time to make sure my accounts were safe and cleaned up my device." - Jenny W., Google review

Share this with a parent or grandparent. Scammers target them the most.

Call (217) 348-TECH or request a repair at imperioncomputers.com. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred.

10/14/2026

One year ago today, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10.

If your computer still runs it, it's no longer getting regular security fixes. It will keep turning on and working, but it gets a little riskier every month, especially for online banking and email.

Here's how we sort it out:
1. Check if it qualifies. Windows 11 needs a supported processor and a security chip called TPM 2.0. On some computers, that chip is already there and just needs to be turned on.
2. If it qualifies but runs slow, upgrade the hardware. A solid-state drive and more memory can make Windows 11 run well on a computer that already meets the requirements.
3. If the processor isn't supported, no upgrade will fix that, and it's time to replace it. We sell refurbished and new computers and move your files over for you.

Not sure where yours lands? Bring it in and we'll check it and give you a straight answer.

Call (217) 348-TECH or request a repair at imperioncomputers.com. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred.

10/12/2026

If your computer is acting up, you don't have to ship it off or sit on hold with someone overseas. You can bring it to a person on 7th Street.

Imperion Computer Repair fixes PCs and laptops, cleans up viruses and scams, recovers data, does upgrades and custom builds, and sells refurbished and new computers.

We're the walk-in side of Imperion Technology Solutions, a veteran-owned IT and cybersecurity company. Your laptop gets the same careful work we'd do for a business client, and we explain what we found in plain English.

Call (217) 348-TECH or request a repair at imperioncomputers.com. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred.
410 7th Street, Charleston. Mon-Fri 10-7 (closed 1-2 for lunch).

09/24/2026

06/18/2026

Due to the power outage, we will be closed today.

Prayers for everyone affected by the recent storm.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the fallen — the ones who gave everything so we could live free. Honor them not just today, but every day.