Which is best for my computer

[smstock1]

     At present I have internet exployer 7,should I download exployer 8 instead?
Thanks

[kpac]

Nope, I'd stick with IE7 for now.

You could try Firefox, of course: http://en-gb.www.mozilla.com/en-GB/firefox/

[smstock1]

  Ok thanks,just wondering if my computer would stop freezing at times if I downloaded the IE 8.I tried before to get firefox,but had problems and never could get it.I have Dell comp with windows Xp home edition.Thanks for the fast reply.

[Broni]

IE8 is in beta stages. Never install betas on your main computer.

Please, post some computer info:
- processor type, amount of RAM (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)
- hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties")

Tell us more about freezing issues.

[smstock1]

 Don't know if I did it correctly ,but this is what I have. 1.99GHz,256 MB of ram,pentium(R)4cpu 2.00 00G Hz,53 % free space,15.31 GB   
thanks,

[Broni]

Most likely, your computer freezes, because you don't have enough RAM.
XP'd like to have at least 512MB of RAM, 1GB ideally.

[smstock1]

  Don't exactly know what Ram is,but is there anyway to correct this problem?I have the CCleaner,should I delete anything in that?If so what blocks should I check for it to clean up?Kinda a beginner with computers.

[Broni]

You need to get more computer memory (RAM).

[smstock1]

 Ok,that sounds easy.How do I do that If possible?

[Broni]

What computer brand, and model is it?

[smstock1]

  My computer is a Dell desktop with windows XP home edition,model 4550.I purchased it new in 2002.
Thanks,

[Broni]

Here you go: http://crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Dimension%204500%20Series