I have a few questions related to correcting my system booting slowly.  Literally, 
it takes 10-15 minutes for the Windows to become active, so I plan to try the other 
things noted in these postings.

After talking with a friend, he suggested I add RAM.  I have an HP Compaq NX9010 
laptop with 128 MB of RAM with a 2.6 Ghz Celeron processor.  I just purchased 512 
MB of RAM that I need to install.  My questions are these.
1)  I have two RAM slots... can I simply install the memory in the available slot, 
or do I need to install it in the slot the 128 MB is in and remove the 128 MB?
2)  If I simply install it in the existing slot, is the memory additive, so my computer 
will now have 640 MB of RAM (128 + 512)?
3)  Can I ultimately replace the 128 MB of RAM with another 512 MB of RAM for 1024 
MB?
4) Lastly, are there any special precautions or steps I must follow to install this 
additional memory?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim

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There is a limit to how much ram your system will support. This can be found in the system manual or the manufacturers website. Another easy way to check is to go to a memory site like crucial.com and plug in your model and it will tell you the max memory details. Sometimes you can mix ram and sometimes not. Good luck!!!


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 5:27 am, Jim Bienvenu wrote:
>I have a few questions related to correcting my system booting slowly. Literally,
>it takes 10-15 minutes for the Windows to become active, so I plan to try the other
>things noted in these postings.
>
>After talking with a friend, he suggested I add RAM. I have an HP Compaq NX9010
>laptop with 128 MB of RAM with a 2.6 Ghz Celeron processor. I just purchased 512
>MB of RAM that I need to install. My questions are these.
>1) I have two RAM slots... can I simply install the memory in the available slot,
>or do I need to install it in the slot the 128 MB is in and remove the 128 MB?
>2) If I simply install it in the existing slot, is the memory additive, so my computer
>will now have 640 MB of RAM (128 + 512)?
>3) Can I ultimately replace the 128 MB of RAM with another 512 MB of RAM for 1024
>MB?
>4) Lastly, are there any special precautions or steps I must follow to install this
>additional memory?
>Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Jim

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Hi,

1) You can install memory in the available slot
2) Memory is additive, however i know a person whose computer didn't recognise all 
the extra memory he put into it
3) Refer to the post before mine
4) Here are some good directions:
http://www.ehow.com/how_895_install-ram.html
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1224
http://www.staples.com/content/Article/E-H/HowtoInstallRAM.asp








On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 5:27 am, Jim Bienvenu wrote:

>I have a few questions related to correcting my system booting slowly.  Literally, 

>it takes 10-15 minutes for the Windows to become active, so I plan to try the other 

>things noted in these postings.

>

>After talking with a friend, he suggested I add RAM.  I have an HP Compaq NX9010 

>laptop with 128 MB of RAM with a 2.6 Ghz Celeron processor.  I just purchased 512 

>MB of RAM that I need to install.  My questions are these.

>1)  I have two RAM slots... can I simply install the memory in the available slot, 

>or do I need to install it in the slot the 128 MB is in and remove the 128 MB?

>2)  If I simply install it in the existing slot, is the memory additive, so my computer 

>will now have 640 MB of RAM (128 + 512)?

>3)  Can I ultimately replace the 128 MB of RAM with another 512 MB of RAM for 1024 

>MB?

>4) Lastly, are there any special precautions or steps I must follow to install this 

>additional memory?

>Any advice is greatly appreciated.

>Thanks,

>Jim

 

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XP OPERATING SYSTEM

NX9010

I would NOT try mixing the modules. Just take the 128Mb module out and put the 512 
Mb module in its place. According to the above link your laptop will accept two 512 
Mb modules.

I think you'll find that the improvement from 128 to 512 Mb is what you are looking 
for.

Boot times will be faster and installing the User Profile Hive Cleanup Service from 
Microsoft should speed up your shut-down time.
Mac

WINDOWS SUPPORT  RAM

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Try adding the 512. If it doesn't work then remove the 128 and out the 512 in that 
slot. The more memory you have the better your system will operate. If you can afford 
another 512MB get it so you have 1gig of memory. Worth every penny.

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Also, remember to go through MSCONFIG and turn off unnecessary startup programs. The only thing you really need is antivirus software. If you are using McAfee Security Suite or Norton Security Suite they can really bogged down a system. A celeron processor is not known for being a work horse, so you can't push it very hard without the system slowing down. When increasing performance, it's not just one thing like memory, it is also processor, hard drive type (ATA or SATA, etc.), Front Side Bus on MainBoard, and so on. So, if you are having trouble at start-up the BEST quick fix is going to start\run\msconfig and adjust the startup tab. Go ahead and turn off everything and do a quick reboot and see if that helps. Also do a pc tune-up, like running Adaware or Spybot, Disk Clean-Up, and Disk Defrag. Hope this helps. Oh, as far as the memory thing goes, the guys before were right, it all depends on the board and manufacture settings. I doubt your celeron board can handle 1gb of ram. Cheers, - Mike


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 5:27 am, Jim Bienvenu wrote:
>I have a few questions related to correcting my system booting slowly. Literally,
>it takes 10-15 minutes for the Windows to become active, so I plan to try the other
>things noted in these postings.
>
>After talking with a friend, he suggested I add RAM. I have an HP Compaq NX9010
>laptop with 128 MB of RAM with a 2.6 Ghz Celeron processor. I just purchased 512
>MB of RAM that I need to install. My questions are these.
>1) I have two RAM slots... can I simply install the memory in the available slot,
>or do I need to install it in the slot the 128 MB is in and remove the 128 MB?
>2) If I simply install it in the existing slot, is the memory additive, so my computer
>will now have 640 MB of RAM (128 + 512)?
>3) Can I ultimately replace the 128 MB of RAM with another 512 MB of RAM for 1024
>MB?
>4) Lastly, are there any special precautions or steps I must follow to install this
>additional memory?
>Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Jim

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You sounded like you really know abot these things so i turned of everything in msconfig ecept my antvirus and now nothing happuns, my computer just gos to start and then black with a qwik blue flash????


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 8:38 am, Mike wrote:
>Also, remember to go through MSCONFIG and turn off unnecessary startup programs.
> The only thing you really need is antivirus software. If you are using McAfee Security
>Suite or Norton Security Suite they can really bogged down a system. A celeron processor
>is not known for being a work horse, so you can't push it very hard without the system
>slowing down. When increasing performance, it's not just one thing like memory,
>it is also processor, hard drive type (ATA or SATA, etc.), Front Side Bus on MainBoard,
>and so on. So, if you are having trouble at start-up the BEST quick fix is going
>to start\run\msconfig and adjust the startup tab. Go ahead and turn off everything
>and do a quick reboot and see if that helps. Also do a pc tune-up, like running
>Adaware or Spybot, Disk Clean-Up, and Disk Defrag. Hope this helps. Oh, as far
>as the memory thing goes, the guys before were right, it all depends on the board
>and manufacture settings. I doubt your celeron board can handle 1gb of ram. Cheers,
>- Mike
>
>
>

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you've got bigger things than memory or msconfig. restart in safe mode and reactivate your msconfig files. i work on pc's every day and msconfig is one thing i hit first and never have an adverse like you did. i'd consider a clean install of xp, especially if it runs fine in safe mode.


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 11:59 am, Gloria wrote:
>You sounded like you really know abot these things so i turned of everything in msconfig
>ecept my antvirus and now nothing happuns, my computer just gos to start and then
>black with a qwik blue flash????
>
>
>

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but it wurked befor i did what you said i cant get into anything like this safe mode or anything its just blaclk i just did what you said


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 12:18 pm, Mike wrote:
>you've got bigger things than memory or msconfig. restart in safe mode and reactivate
>your msconfig files. i work on pc's every day and msconfig is one thing i hit first
>and never have an adverse like you did. i'd consider a clean install of xp, especially
>if it runs fine in safe mode.
>
>
>

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i cant do another install i dont know how i need this mashine for schoool i trusted you and you said to turn all that msconfig stuff of and i did


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 12:18 pm, Mike wrote:
>you've got bigger things than memory or msconfig. restart in safe mode and reactivate
>your msconfig files. i work on pc's every day and msconfig is one thing i hit first
>and never have an adverse like you did. i'd consider a clean install of xp, especially
>if it runs fine in safe mode.
>
>
>

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Just start the pc, press f8 and go to last known good configuration and all should be fine.


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 2:02 pm, Gloria wrote:
>i cant do another install i dont know how i need this mashine for schoool i trusted
>you and you said to turn all that msconfig stuff of and i did
>
>
>

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Your just a goof


On Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 11:49 am, Mike wrote:
>Just start the pc, press f8 and go to last known good configuration and all should
>be fine.
>
>
>

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I cannot understand a system taking that long to boot up. Unless you're exagerating big time you've got problems other than RAM. Get HijackThis, make a logfile and post it here. Check your startup menu and desktop first; they could be overloaded. Open Task Manager (ctrl-alt-del), see what processes are running and check them one by one. Get one of the experts here to look at your registry (hijackthis logfile). I booted up in three minutes with 128 Mg RAM (it was an old machine). 15 minutes is out of the question.


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 5:27 am, Jim Bienvenu wrote:
>I have a few questions related to correcting my system booting slowly. Literally,
>it takes 10-15 minutes for the Windows to become active, so I plan to try the other
>things noted in these postings.
>
>After talking with a friend, he suggested I add RAM. I have an HP Compaq NX9010
>laptop with 128 MB of RAM with a 2.6 Ghz Celeron processor. I just purchased 512
>MB of RAM that I need to install. My questions are these.
>1) I have two RAM slots... can I simply install the memory in the available slot,
>or do I need to install it in the slot the 128 MB is in and remove the 128 MB?
>2) If I simply install it in the existing slot, is the memory additive, so my computer
>will now have 640 MB of RAM (128 + 512)?
>3) Can I ultimately replace the 128 MB of RAM with another 512 MB of RAM for 1024
>MB?
>4) Lastly, are there any special precautions or steps I must follow to install this
>additional memory?
>Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Jim

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seems like every one forgot to answer question 4, make sure you discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.


On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 5:27 am, Jim Bienvenu wrote:
>I have a few questions related to correcting my system booting slowly. Literally,
>it takes 10-15 minutes for the Windows to become active, so I plan to try the other
>things noted in these postings.
>
>After talking with a friend, he suggested I add RAM. I have an HP Compaq NX9010
>laptop with 128 MB of RAM with a 2.6 Ghz Celeron processor. I just purchased 512
>MB of RAM that I need to install. My questions are these.
>1) I have two RAM slots... can I simply install the memory in the available slot,
>or do I need to install it in the slot the 128 MB is in and remove the 128 MB?
>2) If I simply install it in the existing slot, is the memory additive, so my computer
>will now have 640 MB of RAM (128 + 512)?
>3) Can I ultimately replace the 128 MB of RAM with another 512 MB of RAM for 1024
>MB?
>4) Lastly, are there any special precautions or steps I must follow to install this
>additional memory?
>Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Jim

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Phew! So it isn't just me then? I recently installed McAfee Security suite on my 
PC - it's been a pain in the bum ever since. The system is painfully slow all the 
time - is this usual? I keep it squeaky clean - always running spybot/spyware blaster 
and diskclean and defrag etc. Is it just me, or is this latest work of art from McAfee 
a major pain to others too?







On Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 8:38 am, Mike wrote:

>Also, remember to go through MSCONFIG and turn off unnecessary startup programs. 

> The only thing you really need is antivirus software.  If you are using McAfee 
Security 

>Suite or Norton Security Suite they can really bogged down a system.  A celeron 
processor 

>is not known for being a work horse, so you can't push it very hard without the 
system 

>slowing down.  When increasing performance, it's not just one thing like memory, 

>it is also processor, hard drive type (ATA or SATA, etc.), Front Side Bus on MainBoard, 

>and so on.  So, if you are having trouble at start-up the BEST quick fix is going 

>to start\run\msconfig and adjust the startup tab.  Go ahead and turn off everything 

>and do a quick reboot and see if that helps.  Also do a pc tune-up, like running 

>Adaware or Spybot, Disk Clean-Up, and Disk Defrag.  Hope this helps.  Oh, as far 

>as the memory thing goes, the guys before were right, it all depends on the board 

>and manufacture settings.  I doubt your celeron board can handle 1gb of ram.  Cheers, 

>- Mike

>

>

> 

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Mcaffe and Norton are now some of the worse protection to use because.....people who create viruses go after well known software to disable them and Norton's and Mcaffee's security suite are terrible. Use Nod32 or Eset.com instead.


On Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 6:47 pm, Jacqueline wrote:
>Phew! So it isn't just me then? I recently installed McAfee Security suite on my
>PC - it's been a pain in the bum ever since. The system is painfully slow all the
>time - is this usual? I keep it squeaky clean - always running spybot/spyware blaster
>and diskclean and defrag etc. Is it just me, or is this latest work of art from McAfee
>a major pain to others too?
>
>
>

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