wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Keep in mind I am computer illiterate. Its an insignia brand running xp. Anything beyond that, I would need to know how to locate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Start- right click on my computer, go to properties. That should have the basic info I'm askin for. Will be listed under the version of windows you are running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Microsoft Windows Xp Professional version 2002 service pack 3 intel® 4cpu 2.80ghz 2.80ghz 504mb of ram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Ouch!! 504 of ram seems painfully low to me.. I wonder If you can upgrade that at all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ8 KENOBI Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yeah upgrade your ram, a format and reinstall of windows probably wouldn't hurt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yep.. I concur with Frank. backup all your files and and just do it.. WXP sometimes just needs a fresh install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have never done a backup myself and not exactly sure how its done and which files need backed up. I do have my original restore disk. Whats a good amount of ram to have, what will enlarging it increase/do and how do I know if I can upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 On XP it'll top out at 3Gig regardless because of addressing limit in the OS. For practical purposes (the sizes of mem dimms you'll buy, pairing, etc) 2G is what you should aim for. You'll see a MARKED increase in performance coming from 500M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 On XP it'll top out at 3Gig regardless because of addressing limit in the OS. For practical purposes (the sizes of mem dimms you'll buy, pairing, etc) 2G is what you should aim for. You'll see a MARKED increase in performance coming from 500M What language is this in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) I have never done a backup myself and not exactly sure how its done and which files need backed up. Just like backup everything you would want to keep from your comp; music files, pr0n,pictures etc. (don't forget your bookmarks too). - I usually just copy the "My Documents" folder onto a thumb-drive. I do have my original restore disk. Do you still have the original install disk for XP w/the serial? Whats a good amount of ram to have, what will enlarging it increase/do Most computers nowadays have at least 1gb (1024mb) of ram - My old desktop has 2gb, Laptop has 4. I'd say at the very least you want to run 1gb (if possible). Enlarging the memory (RAM) will make webpages load much faster and you'll get overall better performance from your puter. how do I know if I can upgrade? Download/install/run SIW: http://www.gtopala.com/ (free). It will analyze your system and tell you how many memory slots you have open as well as the Max. amount of memory you can run in each slot. Edited January 6, 2011 by acklac7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 So are my documents and my pics the only tings i need to transfer over to a thumbdrive? I dont have any music other than itunes and I assume that will all come back after I reload it. After I transfer these, I then restore off my disk(I dont know if theres a serial number). I asume xp is on the restore disk that came with it, if not I can get a copy from my neighbor. If I lose any pics or documents my wife will kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I downloaded that gtopala thing, but what do I click on that shows me the space? Also there appears to eb a ton of things running, is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 So are my documents and my pics the only tings i need to transfer over to a thumbdrive? I dont have any music other than itunes and I assume that will all come back after I reload it. Yea - you don't need to transfer any "system" files, just personal files that are important to you. Not sure about Itunes. After I transfer these, I then restore off my disk(I dont know if theres a serial number). I asume xp is on the restore disk that came with it, if not I can get a copy from my neighbor. If I lose any pics or documents my wife will kill me. Restoring and Re-installing windows are two different things. Restoring reconfigures windows to a previous setting which in and of itself can be problematic. Reinstalling (& Reformatting) "permanently" deletes the entire contents of your current windows install and replaces it with a fresh copy - This should be done about every year for EVERY version of windows. To be safe I always double-backup all my files when reinstalling windows (I.E. back them up on two separate thumb drives). Make sure the XP disk is an installation disk (it should be) and make sure you have the correct serial number (probably located somewhere on your comp. case) - you will need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Gotcha. Which one of these things off this download shows me the info about the ram capacity? And my disk only says restore. Its the only disk I got with the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I downloaded that gtopala thing, but what do I click on that shows me the space? http://i55.tinypic.com/10o20ly.jpg Also there appears to eb a ton of things running, is this normal? Yea - SIW is hardcore, it shows you like everything that is running on windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Download/install/run SIW: http://www.gtopala.com/ (free). It will analyze your system and tell you how many memory slots you have open as well as the Max. amount of memory you can run in each slot. Thats a really handy tool! *Yoink* (hey.. you got rid of my quote in your sig! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 maximum summary maximum capacity 3072 mbytes maximum memeory module size 1024 mbytes memory slots 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 So are my documents and my pics the only tings i need to transfer over to a thumbdrive? I dont have any music other than itunes and I assume that will all come back after I reload it. After I transfer these, I then restore off my disk(I dont know if theres a serial number). I asume xp is on the restore disk that came with it, if not I can get a copy from my neighbor. If I lose any pics or documents my wife will kill me. Just a fair warning.. Itunes is a suck, and i wont promise your library wont be screwed up when you re-install.. I have no good info on how to prevetn it either. (i hate itunes shitty software) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I forgot, itunes is on my laptop not my desktop which is the one with the issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 maximum summary maximum capacity 3072 mbytes maximum memeory module size 1024 mbytes memory slots 2 Lordy.. lets just say that your 8 Cyl is running on 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 maximum summary maximum capacity 3072 mbytes maximum memeory module size 1024 mbytes memory slots 2 yea you can support up to 3gb of RAM. WOW - you should notice a HUGE difference going from 504 to 3gb lol. If your going to upgrade make sure you get the right RAM - go to the "memory" tab below the motherboard settings and see if your running ddr or ddr2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 So what do I do to upgrade? Type DDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am shopping for you currently. Please hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 i *THINK* this will do you fine. Thoughi dont know exactly what type of slots are available.. based on what you said, i think this should work, but PLEASE let someone chime in to agree with me before you buy anything. CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 So what do I do to upgrade? Type DDR you'll need two 1gb ddr Memory sticks. While your system can support up to 3gb you only have two memory slots that support 1gb/each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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