pow
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There just isnt enough physical resources for that!
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moka
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Originally posted by moka
install XP 
nah i recommend diskeeper - as its a top quality product. Its not free... but its worth every penny...
I suppose if ur desperate you could get it for free 
i said it in my first post lads.
its not easy if he has alot of personal files on there that need to be backed up?
doesnt have the know-how?
and doesnt have windows xp?
imo it is the best option thou without a doubt. its just not for everyone.
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Planty02
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Upgrade the RAM mate....I have a fujitsu Siemens laptop (possibly that model) running vista basic and have just upgraded from 1 to 2 gb of RAM and it's like a whole new computer now 
the upgrade is simple, just pop the small panel off the back of the laptop, undo the clips for the existing ram, and replace it with the new ram, I would recommend a 2x1gb kit. I used overclockers and bought this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-142-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=936
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nathy_87
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I ma not using diskeeper as i dont think i need it. I am not going to be installing xp as the missus preferes Vista I do know how to do it but havent got the software anyway. So thanks for them ideas.
Planty02 - I will talk to the missus about upgrading the ram, just had a quick look and it seems reasonable, and you say it works hell of a lot better?
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Planty02
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Well before it was really struggling to play the sims 3, constant stalling and jerking but since the upgrade it has run sweet as a nut.
If you upgrade the RAM, it's wellworth going into the system BIOS and upping the graphics memory too (This is only a system setting, no further parts are required), this will help performence ALOT, but doing this with only 1GB won't see any benefit but 2gb will give you the required resources to do so
hope this helps you out, if you need any help i'm not a million miles away from you
[Edited on 18-06-2009 by Planty02]
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moka
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In the meantime mate if you have any usb drives laying about you could try vista's readyboost feature?
check this out... http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2160
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nathy_87
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moka - USB Drives? I may need to buy one you mean like a memory stick?
Planty02 - Thats great as soon as payday comes round i'll buy one and give it a go, and will send ya a U2U if i get stuck.
thanks guys.
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo]
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moka
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quote:
Originally posted by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo
moka - USB Drives? I may need to buy one you mean like a memory stick?
Planty02 - Thats great as soon as payday comes round i'll buy one and give it a go, and will send ya a U2U if i get stuck.
thanks guys.
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo]
pen drives usb drives flash drives whatever you want to call them 
Its probably only worth trying if you have one laying about tbh but read the link i posted.
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nathy_87
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I dont have one spare, but thanks for the idea.
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