Virtumonde: braviax-induced, Kasperski & HJT

Eerie-
Purchased both the Maxtor One-Touch (320G) and the SanDisk Cruiser (2G) recently. "Great minds...".

Off topic and at risk of overstaying my welcome...

The software for the One-Touch seemed to have a rather large footprint for my laptop (1.79GHz 384 MB RAM) so I was using the IOmega software I already had. I will say I didn't give it much of a chance... any tips come to mind?
R
 
Hello Rich,

In these forums there is no such thing as overstaying your welcome. 384 mb of ram is really borderline, for XP to run nice you need at least 512 or more, you can go to this site, its where all the big boys buy there memory, you can download a free scanner that will scan your system and tell you what you have installed and what you can install to upgrade.
http://crucial.com/


My Maxtor came with Restrospect software that would let me do a backup on selected files and it also had the option to do a Duplicate backup. The duplicate basically mirrors what ever folders you want to duplicate. My self, I have never done a full system backup, I just backup the files and photos I don't want to lose , I have always had the thinking that if my system got corrupted and crashed that I would rather format and do a clean install to have everything like new again and then transfer my files from my backup to the computer, but you can do a full system backup and restore your computer to before it crashed, so whatever works for you.
 
Thank you for the link Ken. I'm afraid my rookie is really showing now... I wasn't even aware that this could be done with a laptop- 1st one I've owned.

2G of memory on the way. That's likely overkill, today,- just enough come tomorrow.

Off TO THE '90s

Thanks,
Rich
 
Rich,

Installing memory in a laptop is a no brainer but its very delicate, post back when it arrives and I can help guide you through it. With Windows XP, 1 GB would have been fine but 2 is even better, just make sure your system supports that much or you could have issues.

Ken
 
The board is maxed out with 2G installed- XP Pro will recognize about 3-3.5G apparently.
What a great site for information.

I have two of these machines so likely will split the two modules eventually, which they say I can do (256MB in one slot, 1G in the other, both being PC2700). We'll see. From the site:

Currently installed memory:

256MB
DDR PC2700
(2 each)

Each memory slot can hold DDR PC2700 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.

1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR PC2700 memory module
* Module Size: 1GB
* Package: 200-pin SODIMM
* Feature: DDR PC2700
* Specs: DDR PC2700 • CL=2.5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR333 • 2.5V • 128Meg x 64

Thanks much for the offer of (more) help- I'll give a shout when they get here.
Will this thread still exist to reply to, or should I send a private message from this site?
Rich
 
Rich,

You will most likely be ok with just the 1gb in the slot, you can keep the 256 if you wish, but that needs to be removed and moved back to the second slot, the larger amount of memory always goes in the first slot .

This thread can stay open for a week or so, if its closed before you get your memory just PM me. Crucial is fast, I ordered a mem upgrade for a gal I work with on a Thursday night and it arrived in my office Monday morning.

Ken
 
Hi Ken,
I'm all set here for the memory installation...

(From 2 slots/256Mb each <to> slot 1- 1Gb / slot 2- 256Mb)

Crucial has a pretty thorough guide that I've read HERE and I've looked through the manual as well.

It seems very straight forward, finer points being-

Remove battery, drain residual power w/ power button,
stay grounded to frame (and no feet shuffling),
1Gb module in 1st slot,
Delicate touch- use fingers only, no fingers on connections,
press all the way home, firmly.

Anything else?

Thank,
Rich
 
Looking good Rich, keep a few things in mind, the snaps on the slot holding the memory in is made out of plastic, use only your fingers, don't force anything, its very fragile. Look at the bottom of the module, there is a slot, make sure it lines up with the slot on the motherboard. After you have it lined up correctly, just pressing the module into the slot will close the snaps. Try not to touch the surface or the gold coating on the bottom.

Forgot to add.... after you get it installed and restart your computer, right click on My Computer and then click on Properties and down towards the bottom you should see the new amount of memory installed.

Let me know how it went.

Ken
 
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Just as smooth as it sounded.

It says 1.79 GHz and 1.12 GB of RAM. That looks right to me.

First thing I noticed, on reboot, were that tasks are snapping (technical term) right along- no discernible transitions (which were significant previously) from one to the next as it rebooted. Haven't done much else at this point but wanted to let you know there were no problems, and to thank you once again for the education.

I suspect I'll write with a question if it presents itself- you've been most generous!

Rich

PS
FWIW- My expertise lies in the repair and restoration of wind instruments (any and all). This is my 31st year in a field in which I have maintained a continued education and a particular passion for, so...

if I can return a favor, and I would love to, please don't hesitate to take advantage of an open-ended offer to do so- if you should ever have a need.
 
Thank You Rich,

I am so glad things worked out for you. :bigthumb: Adding memory to a system is the fastest and cheapest upgrade you can do. When you get into trying to upgrade a processor, it opens a whole different can of worms.

I am not to musically inclined, but thanks for your offer.

Take Care,
Ken
 
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