256MB DDR SDRAM on Windows XP?

[LADYAUSSIEFAN]

I'm getting a compaq laptop 2190US which has intel celeron 2.4 ghz with 256MB
DDR SDRAM memory(expandable to over 1 gigs) so will it run Windows XP ok??? My
old laptop which I have sold was running windows xp with 512 mb of memory on
800 mhz. I'm just wondering how fast or slow it will run. I don't have money to
upgrade to 512 right now.

Candy
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[anonymous]

Don't use your real email address... harvesters are
looking for you....expect to get lots of spam now.
see this site:
http://
support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx
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You have to ensure your previous RAM is compatible
with the new RAM. And that it's compatible with
your motherboard.
Have a look at the memory configurators
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help to find the right RAM for
your specific make and model PC.
Visit more then one and make sure they match.

www.4allmemory.com
www.crucial.com
www.kahlon.com
www.kingston.com
www.oempcworld.com

 

[JAX]

It should run well on 256 but, of course, the more the merrier! Really, 256
is adequate for most applications. Upgrade when you see fit.

Merry Christmas,
JAX

 

[LADYAUSSIEFAN]

huh???????? I'm NOT upgrading, the computer is NEW and comes that way. I simply
want to know if a laptop with 256mb of DDR SDRAM will run WindowsXP decently?

Candy
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[LADYAUSSIEFAN]

Thanks Jax, one more question, it does have ATI RADEON 64mb video card that
shares it is not stand alone. Will this STILL be adequate for running windows
xp and applications? Since I was previously had 512 I'm a bit nervous about
lower ram.
Nothing I can do about it of course until I upgrade but curious

Candy

It should run well on 256 but, of course, the more the merrier! Really, 256
is adequate for most applications. Upgrade when you see fit.

Merry Christmas,
JAX

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[JAX]

I don't think she/he has in mind to transfer the old RAM to the new machine.

JAX

 

[JAX]

Hi Candy,

I just re-read your OP, I take it from the name you are a she. Please
forgive the she/he in my response to the other poster.

Your video card has it's own 64 Mb's of RAM so, unless you are using some
high demand graphics program or games, there should be little or no demand
on the machine's RAM.

You should be satisfied with your new PC. Use it for awhile and see if you
really need to upgrade anything before you go out and buy it.

The best,
JAX

 

[LADYAUSSIEFAN]

Thank you Jax! I'm wondering if you may know this, I'll post this in a
standalone thread if you don't answer.

The laptop that I sold has windows xp UPGRADE which I just activated. Since it
will be going to a new owner, how shall I reinstall it?? Should I install
windows me than install the upgrade over that? I realize there will be a
partition that I will have to delete so the poor new owner won't be stuck with
only a 1gig on the hard drive.

What about activation?? Will this person
be able to activate on the machine? I was able to do it with no problem even
though the previous owner had used it on a few desktops I think. I don't want
to screw this up because previously I spent 5 hours reinstalling etc cuz I
didn't know about the partition thing. Nightmare!!!!


Candy

 

[JAX]

BTW Candy,

The change in the processor will more than make up for the loss of RAM in
performance.

JAX

 

[JAX]

Ouch!!

According to the EULA, you must remove XP from the old machine before you
can install it to a new one. If it is not uninstalled, you will not be able
to activate it on the new one. Now that it has been activated on one machine
it will probably take a phone call to MS to activate on the new machine. It
is a rather painless process though. Just a call and an explanation. Try to
activate via internet. If it is refused you will be given a phone number.

JAX

 

[LADYAUSSIEFAN]

How do I uninstall windows xp from the laptop??

 

[JAX]

Hi again Candy,

I got side-tracked in my last response. Your best bet for re-installation
is; use the XP disk to do a clean install and you will be prompted to insert
your ME disk to confirm eligibility for upgrade. It will not install any of
ME to interfere with the new OS.

JAX

 

[LADYAUSSIEFAN]

oh wait Jax, I think I worded things WRONG.

I'm not putting the windows xp on a different laptop. It will be going right
back on the one I'm selling. the new laptop that is coming sat or monday will
already have windows xp on it. I wanted to reinstall the upgrade because it is
licensed to me and I wanted a clean install for the fella who bought it so he
could install it in his own name. am i explaining that right? sorry it's
already christmas here so I'm not thinking right!

Candy

 

[JAX]

You will have to re-format the HD. To keep from leaving the buyer with a
blank disk, you can re-install ME and whatever you would care to give them.
Perhaps, a few freeware things.

This has become a kind of one on one conversation. If you care to e-mail me,
my address is, take out the y's, (e-mail address removed)

JAX

 

[JAX]

Ok,

In that case, you can just do a clean install of XP and enter whatever
information you wish. Use the ME disk for confirmation. If you don't know
how to do a clean install, see the web-site below.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Thanks again to Michael Stevens,
JAX

 

[Jim Macklin]

It will run just fine.
You can usually add one SODIM after-market for less than $50
if you need more RAM.


message | huh???????? I'm NOT upgrading, the computer is NEW and
comes that way. I simply
| want to know if a laptop with 256mb of DDR SDRAM will run
WindowsXP decently?
|
| Candy
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|
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[Jim Macklin]

A 64 MB ATI card is AGP. It will use the cards 64 MB of
dedicated VRAM but all AGP cards can access system RAM when
needed.



message | Thanks Jax, one more question, it does have ATI RADEON
64mb video card that
| shares it is not stand alone. Will this STILL be adequate
for running windows
| xp and applications? Since I was previously had 512 I'm a
bit nervous about
| lower ram.
| Nothing I can do about it of course until I upgrade but
curious
|
| Candy
|
|
| >It should run well on 256 but, of course, the more the
merrier! Really, 256
| >is adequate for most applications. Upgrade when you see
fit.
| >
| >Merry Christmas,
| >JAX
| >
|
|
| For Lambert Fans or VC fans
|
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[Jim Macklin]

It is a good idea to use an eraser/shredder program to
remove your personal files from the computer before you give
it away/sell because data and photos can be recovered even
after they are deleted and the disk formatted.
I would suggest that you do a Google for "eraser" or "disk
shredder" and download one of the freeware or demo programs
that you can use (with a boot floppy) to wipe the disk
before you reinstall any software and programs.


| Hi again Candy,
|
| I got side-tracked in my last response. Your best bet for
re-installation
| is; use the XP disk to do a clean install and you will be
prompted to insert
| your ME disk to confirm eligibility for upgrade. It will
not install any of
| ME to interfere with the new OS.
|
| JAX
|
message
| | > Thank you Jax! I'm wondering if you may know this, I'll
post this in a
| > standalone thread if you don't answer.
| >
| > The laptop that I sold has windows xp UPGRADE which I
just activated.
| Since it
| > will be going to a new owner, how shall I reinstall it??
Should I install
| > windows me than install the upgrade over that? I realize
there will be a
| > partition that I will have to delete so the poor new
owner won't be stuck
| with
| > only a 1gig on the hard drive.
| >
| > What about activation?? Will this person
| > be able to activate on the machine? I was able to do it
with no problem
| even
| > though the previous owner had used it on a few desktops
I think. I don't
| want
| > to screw this up because previously I spent 5 hours
reinstalling etc cuz I
| > didn't know about the partition thing. Nightmare!!!!
| >
| >
| > Candy
| >
| > >I just re-read your OP, I take it from the name you are
a she. Please
| > >forgive the she/he in my response to the other poster.
| > >
| > >Your video card has it's own 64 Mb's of RAM so, unless
you are using some
| > >high demand graphics program or games, there should be
little or no
| demand
| > >on the machine's RAM.
| > >
| > >You should be satisfied with your new PC. Use it for
awhile and see if
| you
| > >really need to upgrade anything before you go out and
buy it.
| > >
| > >The best,
| > >JAX
| > >
| > >
|
|

 

[JAX]

Gosh Jim,

I'm impressed. You have added so much to this thread that wasn't already
said.

JAX

 

[Jim Macklin]

See my next post! Merry Christmas


| Gosh Jim,
|
| I'm impressed. You have added so much to this thread that
wasn't already
| said.
|
| JAX
|
in message
| | > A 64 MB ATI card is AGP. It will use the cards 64 MB of
| > dedicated VRAM but all AGP cards can access system RAM
when
| > needed.
| >
| >
| >
| > message
| > | Thanks Jax, one more question, it does have ATI RADEON
| > 64mb video card that
| > | shares it is not stand alone. Will this STILL be
adequate
| > for running windows
| > | xp and applications? Since I was previously had 512
I'm a
| > bit nervous about
| > | lower ram.
| > | Nothing I can do about it of course until I upgrade
but
| > curious
| > |
| > | Candy
| > |
| > |
| > | >It should run well on 256 but, of course, the more
the
| > merrier! Really, 256
| > | >is adequate for most applications. Upgrade when you
see
| > fit.
| > | >
| > | >Merry Christmas,
| > | >JAX
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| > | For Lambert Fans or VC fans
| > |
| >
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| >
| >
|
|