For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next. Jun 19, 0 0. My Grandma's got these specs she won't buy or let me give her a RAM upgrade : 2.
I've done: 1. Disabled unnecessary services 3. Uninstalled unnecessary programs 4. Upgraded to sp2 5. Defragged 6. Switched to Firefox What else can I do?
Nov 30, 55, 5, Use classic theme Add more ram but don't tell her. This is the option I would choose. Make up a story about why the computer's now faster. I found a loose stick of ram in the box, I disabled the server module, I replaced the turbo jumper on the mb Dec 31, 9, 93 Sneak a couple mb sticks in there when she's not looking? I hate to say it, there's not much more you can do really. Looks like you've covered all the usual bases.
Unless you think there's a hardware or software glitch somewhere, I don't see what else you can do. VirtualLarry No Lifer. Aug 25, 52, 7, XP alone is sluggish on MB, nevermind Firefox. Firefox is an absolutely huge memory hog. Mine is using 1. I would point-blank ask her why she likes to waste time on a slow computer?
Ask her if she drives at 10 mph on purpose all the time. And if she doesn't, ask her why not, and then try to apply that analogy to the computer.
Peter Elite Member. Oct 15, 9, 1 0. Jul 31, 1, 0 76 www. Ive been meaning to examine them because they run fast as shit for some odd reason.. Believe our System Admin said they are running slimmed down XP installs. Jan 6, 14, 0 ManyBeers Platinum Member. Aug 30, 2, 1 Originally posted by: helppls My Grandma's got these specs she won't buy or let me give her a RAM upgrade : 2.
What else can I do? Mem Lifer. The minimum is 64 MB, and the maximum is 4 gigabytes. For example, if two MB memory modules are installed on your computer, remove one of the memory modules. Click Accept , and then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows XP installation.
If you again receive the error message that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section, go to step 4. Restart your computer, and then rerun Setup. You may have to restart your computer several times to identify the specific memory modules that are not working correctly.
For information about how to add and remove RAM, contact the manufacturer of your computer or see the documentation that is included with your computer. For additional information about the Windows XP Setup program, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:.
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