Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

It was once pointed out that one can be neither too rich, too thin, or have
too much RAM.

I dispute that rule, one CAN be too thin -- though it's much easier to be
too fat.





"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:2K-dndv6l55XcjLYnZ2dnUVZ_tKjnZ2d@comcast.com...
> With Windows XP, you are a bit underpowered on ram. Many folks believe
> that 512 mb is minimum, and more is better.
>
> Good luck !!
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If running smooth is farked up then I guess so


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Yes, but is it farked up as soon as they take it out of the trunk and carry
> it back inside?
>
>
>
>
>
> "ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1169156258.166568.54100@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Earl you are so right. As the resident Techie in my family I should
> > have screwed up my first few times I helped out. Now I get the machines
> > running smooth only to have it farked up again by those I just fixed
> > it for.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> >> Don't let relatives know that you have computer expertise. If you get
> >> assigned a computer maintenance or repair job, screw it up. If you are
> >> not
> >> going to listen to reason, the following may be helpful.
> >>
> >> Run http://securitycheck.symantec.com no matter what kind of anti-virus
> >> is
> >> on the machine now.
> >>
> >> Defrag the hard drive and make sure that it is not almost full.
> >>
> >> Put XP Professional on it.
> >>
> >> Make him justify any non-Microsoft software that he has installed.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:KBPrh.21233$wq.14150@trndny07...
> >> > I (my brother in law, really) have a computer that has a SERIOUS case
> >> > of
> >> The
> >> > Slows. It takes FOREVER to open apps, and complete any number of
> >> > different
> >> > tasks.
> >> >
> >> > It is an off-brand box that came from Fry's (I think). I don't recall
> >> > what
> >> > the architecture is, but I'm pretty sure my 286-based laptop was
> >> > faster.
> >> >
> >> > The computer is on its way to my house for a checkout. I'm not sure
> >> > what
> >> my
> >> > strategy will be.
> >> >
> >> > The machine has a valid version of XP Home edition, but I do not know
> >> > if
> >> it
> >> > has the Restore CD or not. Can I use a different copy of XP to do
> >> > restore
> >> > operations? I assume that I have to use the Key Code that is on the
> >> > computer, not the one that belongs to the copy of XP that I will
> >> > restore
> >> > from.
> >> >
> >> > Do not hesitate to offer suggestions on what to do ...
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If running smooth is farked up then I guess so


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Yes, but is it farked up as soon as they take it out of the trunk and carry
> it back inside?
>
>
>
>
>
> "ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1169156258.166568.54100@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Earl you are so right. As the resident Techie in my family I should
> > have screwed up my first few times I helped out. Now I get the machines
> > running smooth only to have it farked up again by those I just fixed
> > it for.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> >> Don't let relatives know that you have computer expertise. If you get
> >> assigned a computer maintenance or repair job, screw it up. If you are
> >> not
> >> going to listen to reason, the following may be helpful.
> >>
> >> Run http://securitycheck.symantec.com no matter what kind of anti-virus
> >> is
> >> on the machine now.
> >>
> >> Defrag the hard drive and make sure that it is not almost full.
> >>
> >> Put XP Professional on it.
> >>
> >> Make him justify any non-Microsoft software that he has installed.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:KBPrh.21233$wq.14150@trndny07...
> >> > I (my brother in law, really) have a computer that has a SERIOUS case
> >> > of
> >> The
> >> > Slows. It takes FOREVER to open apps, and complete any number of
> >> > different
> >> > tasks.
> >> >
> >> > It is an off-brand box that came from Fry's (I think). I don't recall
> >> > what
> >> > the architecture is, but I'm pretty sure my 286-based laptop was
> >> > faster.
> >> >
> >> > The computer is on its way to my house for a checkout. I'm not sure
> >> > what
> >> my
> >> > strategy will be.
> >> >
> >> > The machine has a valid version of XP Home edition, but I do not know
> >> > if
> >> it
> >> > has the Restore CD or not. Can I use a different copy of XP to do
> >> > restore
> >> > operations? I assume that I have to use the Key Code that is on the
> >> > computer, not the one that belongs to the copy of XP that I will
> >> > restore
> >> > from.
> >> >
> >> > Do not hesitate to offer suggestions on what to do ...
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If running smooth is farked up then I guess so


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Yes, but is it farked up as soon as they take it out of the trunk and carry
> it back inside?
>
>
>
>
>
> "ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1169156258.166568.54100@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Earl you are so right. As the resident Techie in my family I should
> > have screwed up my first few times I helped out. Now I get the machines
> > running smooth only to have it farked up again by those I just fixed
> > it for.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> >> Don't let relatives know that you have computer expertise. If you get
> >> assigned a computer maintenance or repair job, screw it up. If you are
> >> not
> >> going to listen to reason, the following may be helpful.
> >>
> >> Run http://securitycheck.symantec.com no matter what kind of anti-virus
> >> is
> >> on the machine now.
> >>
> >> Defrag the hard drive and make sure that it is not almost full.
> >>
> >> Put XP Professional on it.
> >>
> >> Make him justify any non-Microsoft software that he has installed.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:KBPrh.21233$wq.14150@trndny07...
> >> > I (my brother in law, really) have a computer that has a SERIOUS case
> >> > of
> >> The
> >> > Slows. It takes FOREVER to open apps, and complete any number of
> >> > different
> >> > tasks.
> >> >
> >> > It is an off-brand box that came from Fry's (I think). I don't recall
> >> > what
> >> > the architecture is, but I'm pretty sure my 286-based laptop was
> >> > faster.
> >> >
> >> > The computer is on its way to my house for a checkout. I'm not sure
> >> > what
> >> my
> >> > strategy will be.
> >> >
> >> > The machine has a valid version of XP Home edition, but I do not know
> >> > if
> >> it
> >> > has the Restore CD or not. Can I use a different copy of XP to do
> >> > restore
> >> > operations? I assume that I have to use the Key Code that is on the
> >> > computer, not the one that belongs to the copy of XP that I will
> >> > restore
> >> > from.
> >> >
> >> > Do not hesitate to offer suggestions on what to do ...
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If running smooth is farked up then I guess so


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Yes, but is it farked up as soon as they take it out of the trunk and carry
> it back inside?
>
>
>
>
>
> "ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1169156258.166568.54100@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Earl you are so right. As the resident Techie in my family I should
> > have screwed up my first few times I helped out. Now I get the machines
> > running smooth only to have it farked up again by those I just fixed
> > it for.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> >> Don't let relatives know that you have computer expertise. If you get
> >> assigned a computer maintenance or repair job, screw it up. If you are
> >> not
> >> going to listen to reason, the following may be helpful.
> >>
> >> Run http://securitycheck.symantec.com no matter what kind of anti-virus
> >> is
> >> on the machine now.
> >>
> >> Defrag the hard drive and make sure that it is not almost full.
> >>
> >> Put XP Professional on it.
> >>
> >> Make him justify any non-Microsoft software that he has installed.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:KBPrh.21233$wq.14150@trndny07...
> >> > I (my brother in law, really) have a computer that has a SERIOUS case
> >> > of
> >> The
> >> > Slows. It takes FOREVER to open apps, and complete any number of
> >> > different
> >> > tasks.
> >> >
> >> > It is an off-brand box that came from Fry's (I think). I don't recall
> >> > what
> >> > the architecture is, but I'm pretty sure my 286-based laptop was
> >> > faster.
> >> >
> >> > The computer is on its way to my house for a checkout. I'm not sure
> >> > what
> >> my
> >> > strategy will be.
> >> >
> >> > The machine has a valid version of XP Home edition, but I do not know
> >> > if
> >> it
> >> > has the Restore CD or not. Can I use a different copy of XP to do
> >> > restore
> >> > operations? I assume that I have to use the Key Code that is on the
> >> > computer, not the one that belongs to the copy of XP that I will
> >> > restore
> >> > from.
> >> >
> >> > Do not hesitate to offer suggestions on what to do ...
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

Yes more ram is better. I wouldn't run less than 1 gig.

But Microsoft says
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314865


James wrote:
> With Windows XP, you are a bit underpowered on ram. Many folks believe
> that 512 mb is minimum, and more is better.
>
> Good luck !!
>
> --james--

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

Yes more ram is better. I wouldn't run less than 1 gig.

But Microsoft says
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314865


James wrote:
> With Windows XP, you are a bit underpowered on ram. Many folks believe
> that 512 mb is minimum, and more is better.
>
> Good luck !!
>
> --james--

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

Yes more ram is better. I wouldn't run less than 1 gig.

But Microsoft says
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314865


James wrote:
> With Windows XP, you are a bit underpowered on ram. Many folks believe
> that 512 mb is minimum, and more is better.
>
> Good luck !!
>
> --james--

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

Yes more ram is better. I wouldn't run less than 1 gig.

But Microsoft says
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314865


James wrote:
> With Windows XP, you are a bit underpowered on ram. Many folks believe
> that 512 mb is minimum, and more is better.
>
> Good luck !!
>
> --james--

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

And what the hell does this all have to do with jeeps?
"ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1169166973.286378.175460@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes more ram is better. I wouldn't run less than 1 gig.
>
> But Microsoft says
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314865
>
>
> James wrote:
>> With Windows XP, you are a bit underpowered on ram. Many folks believe
>> that 512 mb is minimum, and more is better.
>>
>> Good luck !!
>>
>> --james--
>