Please sir can i ahve some more

[tunnel]

i need some more memory from my computer but i dont want to change any of the hardware is there neway i can do this?


anybody?

[Sentential]

:confused:

What memory? You mean RAM, if thats the case then no.

[hibner]

So you want more memory without adding another stick of ram. ...ummm no. You could look at some ram optimizers like Freeram XP Pro (http://www.yourwaresolutions.com/software.html#framxpro). How much ram do you have now?

[tunnel]

i currently have 256 mb of ram but im not very advanced with computers. and programs are just taking forever to load up and i was wondering if it was to do with the memory.

[hibner]

I am sure we can help you get the most out of what you have. But there are some things that we need to know.
1. What are you system specs? (motherboard, processor, ram)
2. Is it a pre-built computer like a dell or HP, or was it a custom build?
3. What programs are you having trouble with? (games, Photo programs, windows)

Here are a few things you can do
1. Defrag your hard drive.
2. Stop programs from starting up with windows.
3. Scan for spyware and viruses.

[tunnel]

thanks much appreciated. and it used to take ages to start up nad i went start> Run>"msnconfig" and disabled all non microsoft start up programs is this a bad thing to do

[rseven]

You do need more ram, but it also sounds like a spyware issue. Do you use a spyware program? If not I'd download one of the free ones like Spybpot Search & Destroy right away.

[hibner]

disabled all non microsoft start up programs is this a bad thing to do
NO, that is a good thing.

[tunnel]

right kk im glad i done that now. what do u mean by spyware ? an antivirus program? im sorry for al the trouble im not as advanced with computers as nebody on here.


thanks

[hibner]

Click on these links and download these programs.
Grisoft AVG anti-virus (http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/)
Spybot Search & Destroy - Spyware & Adware Removal tool (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html) They are both completely free and both are excellent programs. And don't forget to defrag. It is built into windows, and is under the system tools.

oh, and i forgot to add
WELCOME TO THE FORUMS :clap:
I love to see new members

[tunnel]

thanks ive got norton antivirus but i think its crap. and its nice to talk to people who actually know something bout computers. so what does spyware do?

[rseven]

Spyware is not a virus and your anti virus program won't get it out. It basically takes over your system. You pick this stuff up on the internet and pretty soon your system slows to a crawl. Heres a link to the Spybot program.
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html?part=104443&subj=dlpage&tag=button
Download it, get the updates and run it before you do anthing else. This is very important. It should make a big difference on your system.

[tunnel]

right ok ive downloaded both of them and i am doing a system scan on me comp now.

[tunnel]

with spybot search and distroy does it delete the infected files automatically at the end?

[rseven]

its nice to talk to people who actually know something bout computers.
I don't know anything. I just make this stuff up as I go along. LOL
That's good your running spybot. Let it get rid of all that stuff and inmunize as well. Let me know how you make out.

[rseven]

No, you need to give it permission to get rid of them. By all means do get rid of them.

[tunnel]

lol u know more than me put it that way. does right ive repaired the files and im immunizing it now. but avg is still going strong it been going for ages.lol thanks very much for all the advice.

[rseven]

Your quite welcome. Don't thank us till you see our bill! LOL

[Sentential]

Honestally I'd just get another stick of RAM. It really isnt that much when you get right down to it.

[tunnel]

how much u charged like? how much is another stick of ram and what u recomend i get? where do u insert the stick of RAM? i think on mine it might be above the agp slot.

[Sentential]

how much u charged like? how much is another stick of ram and what u recomend i get? where do u insert the stick of RAM? i think on mine it might be above the agp slot.
Its really not hard. I'd think another stick of 512MB bought from your local shops or off of newegg would be fine. Shouldnt be more than $100 to buy.

What motherboard is this?

[tunnel]

i think its an msi 6534 if uve ever herd of that its probs made from tin cans and bin lids. lol . $100 is about 50 pound i think in england. and where do i insert it it?

[Sentential]

Try this

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=20-159-006&DEPA=1

and it is above the AGP slot:

http://www.baber.com/baber/gifs/411gifs/msi_ms6534.jpg

Two black long thingies top right. You line up the pins and clip it in.

[tunnel]

yep thats the one. so maybe it isnt made out of tin cans and bin lids lol. and imporving my ram will imporve ????? the speed and that? would i need to cos i am currently using 256 RAM and would changing my hard drive improve performance?

[Sentential]

yep thats the one. so maybe it isnt made out of tin cans and bin lids lol. and imporving my ram will imporve ????? the speed and that? would i need to cos i am currently using 256 RAM and would changing my hard drive improve performance?
Well it IS SDram which is really damn slow. Overall you just need a new computer but getting more RAM is bound to help out.

Changing your HDD will do almsot nothing, however getting a new motherboard with faster RAM will help alot.

It all depends on what kinda price limit you have. Overall you just need a new PC

[tunnel]

hhhhhmmmmmm i dont have the money for a new comp like im still at school and live with me mum lol. depends really motherboards are usually about 70 pounds arnt they? $140. i would probs only wanna spend about 120 pound max. know ne decent sites where i can get one lol.

[Sentential]

hhhhhmmmmmm i dont have the money for a new comp like im still at school and live with me mum lol. depends really motherboards are usually about 70 pounds arnt they? $140. i would probs only wanna spend about 120 pound max. know ne decent sites where i can get one lol.
Not in the UK sadly :( I hope some other members here could chime in about htat.

[tunnel]

right ok ill take a look on the web l8r. lol ive only just persuaded me mam to get broadband 512 i bet use lot have got 1mbps? god im so last century.lol

[O.C.CaTaLYsT]

yea broadband rules, 56k was sooo last centry. I currently have 6mbps broadband cable and its screaming fast!

[tunnel]

****ing hell thats alot what isp u got that with? i bet ya soon they will have 1gbps lol the ****ing comp will blow

[rseven]

Don't let your mum here you talkin' like that! LOL

[hibner]

Hey tunnel you got your first star. Congrats