Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

I've got an old Aptiva around here somewhere that when upgraded from 128
MB to 512 actually SLOWED DOWN. It recognized the memory but only
supported 128 MB.

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> 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 the machine has Google Desktop on it you might try removing it. It's
nice to have but sometimes it goes nuts and slows the system to a crawl.

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Nothing, that's why the Subject line says {OT}, which signifies Off Topic.
>
> I asked the question here because I happen to know that many of the gear
> heads here are also computer geeks.
>
>
>
> "Curtis Geiger" <cngeiger@filertel.com> wrote in message
> news:12r06dre5geh399@corp.supernews.com...
>
>> 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--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If the machine has Google Desktop on it you might try removing it. It's
nice to have but sometimes it goes nuts and slows the system to a crawl.

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Nothing, that's why the Subject line says {OT}, which signifies Off Topic.
>
> I asked the question here because I happen to know that many of the gear
> heads here are also computer geeks.
>
>
>
> "Curtis Geiger" <cngeiger@filertel.com> wrote in message
> news:12r06dre5geh399@corp.supernews.com...
>
>> 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--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If the machine has Google Desktop on it you might try removing it. It's
nice to have but sometimes it goes nuts and slows the system to a crawl.

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Nothing, that's why the Subject line says {OT}, which signifies Off Topic.
>
> I asked the question here because I happen to know that many of the gear
> heads here are also computer geeks.
>
>
>
> "Curtis Geiger" <cngeiger@filertel.com> wrote in message
> news:12r06dre5geh399@corp.supernews.com...
>
>> 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--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

If the machine has Google Desktop on it you might try removing it. It's
nice to have but sometimes it goes nuts and slows the system to a crawl.

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Nothing, that's why the Subject line says {OT}, which signifies Off Topic.
>
> I asked the question here because I happen to know that many of the gear
> heads here are also computer geeks.
>
>
>
> "Curtis Geiger" <cngeiger@filertel.com> wrote in message
> news:12r06dre5geh399@corp.supernews.com...
>
>> 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--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45b05768$0$18930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> I've got an old Aptiva around here somewhere that when upgraded from 128
> MB to 512 actually SLOWED DOWN. It recognized the memory but only
> supported 128 MB.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>

Yeah, I thunk of that one. The 'puter is only about one year old, so I
discounted that one. the RAM upgrade that I bought with the machine is the
same architecture (PC100, or whatever -- but NOT actually PC100) as the
factory RAM, so it should not be the problem. The BIOS is happy, the RAM is
reported at boot, and in the System dialogbox.

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45b05768$0$18930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> I've got an old Aptiva around here somewhere that when upgraded from 128
> MB to 512 actually SLOWED DOWN. It recognized the memory but only
> supported 128 MB.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>

Yeah, I thunk of that one. The 'puter is only about one year old, so I
discounted that one. the RAM upgrade that I bought with the machine is the
same architecture (PC100, or whatever -- but NOT actually PC100) as the
factory RAM, so it should not be the problem. The BIOS is happy, the RAM is
reported at boot, and in the System dialogbox.

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45b05768$0$18930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> I've got an old Aptiva around here somewhere that when upgraded from 128
> MB to 512 actually SLOWED DOWN. It recognized the memory but only
> supported 128 MB.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>

Yeah, I thunk of that one. The 'puter is only about one year old, so I
discounted that one. the RAM upgrade that I bought with the machine is the
same architecture (PC100, or whatever -- but NOT actually PC100) as the
factory RAM, so it should not be the problem. The BIOS is happy, the RAM is
reported at boot, and in the System dialogbox.

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45b05768$0$18930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> I've got an old Aptiva around here somewhere that when upgraded from 128
> MB to 512 actually SLOWED DOWN. It recognized the memory but only
> supported 128 MB.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>

Yeah, I thunk of that one. The 'puter is only about one year old, so I
discounted that one. the RAM upgrade that I bought with the machine is the
same architecture (PC100, or whatever -- but NOT actually PC100) as the
factory RAM, so it should not be the problem. The BIOS is happy, the RAM is
reported at boot, and in the System dialogbox.

Re: {OT} -- Computer Problem
 

Really!?

I do not use Google as my Home Page, but it occurs to me that my b-in-law
might have. I prefer Yahoo as my Home page, and I keep Google as a Favorite.




"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45b057cc$0$8914$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> If the machine has Google Desktop on it you might try removing it. It's
> nice to have but sometimes it goes nuts and slows the system to a crawl.
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>