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Title: Memory Question
Post by: pappy17 on March 18, 2009, 01:12:46 PM

I have a Gateway computer I bought new several tears ago. I have upgraded it a little throughout the years and it actually does pretty well for me. It is running pretty slow now and I was wondering if I needed to upgrade my memory and if so how much? I am using Windows 2000. I'm not sure of the model although it has a "GP" on the front. Right now it is showing that I have 194,864 KB RAM. Any thoughts on how to increase the memory?
Thanks!

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: Broni on March 18, 2009, 08:49:02 PM

Go to www.crucial.com, enter your computer brand, and model. It'll tell you, what can be done about the RAM.

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: pappy17 on March 19, 2009, 05:40:01 AM

Broni, Thanks! I went to www.crucial.com and checked out my memory. According to them I had all the memory my system will allow. I guess there is only so much I can do with a system as old as mine. It is almost 9 years old! Thanks again!

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: Broni on March 19, 2009, 05:32:04 PM

I'm sorry to hear this.
You may try to back up all your data, and go fresh reinstall.
It may speed things up a bit.

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: patio on March 20, 2009, 07:00:39 AM

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I have a Gateway computer I bought new several tears ago.

 ;D              ;D

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: makshaw17 on March 20, 2009, 07:29:19 AM

Firstly, I would suggest you to run a scan on the computer. for the scan please visit www.pestpatrol.com and run a free scan and check for spywares. Then if you find spywares please run a scan and remove spywares. if not, please follow these steps... -> VISTA start then type msconfig then click on startup tab and then click on disable all. Please remember to enable the security software. Restart the computer. If still does not work then you may think of buying the memory.

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: BC_Programmer on March 20, 2009, 10:16:43 AM

disregard above link. If you wish to get some expert assistance on helping clean your PC of malware or confirm that it already is, follow the instructions here:

 http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

and create a new topic here:

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/board,7.0.html

of greater concern to me is makshaw17's complete lack of context, found via the last sentence, which we've already ruled out!

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: makshaw17 on March 20, 2009, 10:56:07 AM

Looks like Mr. Programmer thinks he is right. Go ahead.. I know Why I am here. Have fun and yes. A proven technician is what I am. Certified computer hardware technician from a US company.

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: BC_Programmer on March 20, 2009, 12:56:57 PM

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,57605.0.html

In short, do it our way, or don't do it at all.

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: Broni on March 20, 2009, 05:35:29 PM

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A proven technician is what I am. Certified computer hardware technician from a US company.

You may be, but it doesn't mean, we'll turn our ways of doing things, up side down, because of your request.

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: patio on March 20, 2009, 06:52:37 PM

What US Company ? ?
I'm sure they are reputable and we didn't mean to question your abilities here...however we have put a lot of time and effort into building one of the premier Malware Removal sites on the web.
If you click on BC's link there is all the info you need for volunteering to become one of our Helpers...
Welcome Aboard BTW !

Title: Re: Memory Question
Post by: paudashlake on March 21, 2009, 08:34:19 AM

dell ::)