02-15-2009, 10:53 AM
I know I could go do a ton of research, but I figured you guys might have some quick answers to my questions before I start.
I've got an Inspiron 700m laptop I bought from John that's been absolutely awesome. It's still hanging in there but it's noticeably slower than when I started with it. I've got a couple of quick questions:
1) It has 1.23 gigs of RAM right now. I'd like to buy a little more for it. How much am I looking at for a decent upgrade? Is there a specific type of RAM that I need to buy for the brand / laptop platform?
2) I've heard a lot about people reformatting their hard drives but I've never actually done it. Is there anything I need to know? Do you know of a good resource that outlines how to do it safely? I'm not sure if I have the XP OS cds around here or not. How do I back integrated programs up that I don't want to lose? (virus scanner w/ paid subscription, etc.). I've got an external HD that I can back up a lot of stuff but those integrated programs I'm not sure how to do
3) Anything else you can think of to give it a spring cleaning? What do you all do?
TIA!
I've got an Inspiron 700m laptop I bought from John that's been absolutely awesome. It's still hanging in there but it's noticeably slower than when I started with it. I've got a couple of quick questions:
1) It has 1.23 gigs of RAM right now. I'd like to buy a little more for it. How much am I looking at for a decent upgrade? Is there a specific type of RAM that I need to buy for the brand / laptop platform?
2) I've heard a lot about people reformatting their hard drives but I've never actually done it. Is there anything I need to know? Do you know of a good resource that outlines how to do it safely? I'm not sure if I have the XP OS cds around here or not. How do I back integrated programs up that I don't want to lose? (virus scanner w/ paid subscription, etc.). I've got an external HD that I can back up a lot of stuff but those integrated programs I'm not sure how to do
3) Anything else you can think of to give it a spring cleaning? What do you all do?
TIA!
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks