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851277 2010-01-24 07:37:00 I'm inclined to agree.

2 x 1 gb if dual channel should be better than 1 x 2 gb.

But the difference will probably not be noticed.

Actually my comp is a dual channel. I assume you mean 64bit. It is running as 32 bit.
Should I then remove the 2Gb & fit the 2 x 1Gb instead? PJ
Maryann (2010)
851278 2010-01-24 07:39:00 Ahhh, just had a thought. Would need to take the 1GB ram out of Maryanns comp first.


More than my life is worth!!!!! PJ
Maryann (2010)
851279 2010-01-24 07:43:00 Pull the ram out and try again it may not be seated correctly

Trying that now PJ
Maryann (2010)
851280 2010-01-24 07:45:00 PJ on Maryann's Computer.

OK I am in trouble.

The !gb I took out is 1GB DDR 800 &n the 2GB is the same.
Powered down the comp & removed the side panel. Left the power plug in. Held the case to earth me. Removed the 1gb & inserted the 2GB. Restart comp.Asks for boot disc & press any key. Do so & comp goes thro setup,

I get this.To set up windows XP now,Press enter

To repair a windows XP installation using recovery console, press R.

Toquit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

Now what? PJ

OK I am back to here, what should I do next. PJ
Maryann (2010)
851281 2010-01-24 07:48:00 Actually my comp is a dual channel. I assume you mean 64bit. It is running as 32 bit.
Should I then remove the 2Gb & fit the 2 x 1Gb instead? PJ

Not talking about 64 bit at all.

Win 32 should see all RAM fitted correctly up to 2 Gig or will only see a bit over three Gig if you install say 4 gig.
Sweep (90)
851282 2010-01-24 07:50:00 Not talking about 64 bit at all.
OK. Do you mean two slots then? PJ
Maryann (2010)
851283 2010-01-24 07:56:00 As I don't know what Motherboard is in Maryanns computer I can't advise.

But one stick will only go in one slot.
Sweep (90)
851284 2010-01-24 08:06:00 Ok so I took a punt & pressed Enter to conyim=nue. Next message was "No Hard dives found". Checked both plugs on seagate drive, wiggled them & pushed them in. Still no go. PJ Maryann (2010)
851285 2010-01-24 08:19:00 If you want me to fix whatever you have done then you need to stop before it gets worse, and put it aside until I can get there. I'm afraid I wont be free until Friday.

Have been trying to find time over the last couple of days to call in but have been lumbered with the kids as Donna's work has kept her busy.
Metla (12)
851286 2010-01-24 08:27:00 If you want me to fix whatever you have done then you need to stop before it gets worse, and put it aside until I can get there. I'm afraid I wont be free until Friday.

Have been trying to find time over the last couple of days to call in but have been lumbered with the kids as Donna's work has kept her busy.

OK Thanks. I was hoping it was going to be as easy as suggested on PF1. Clearly not for me. Have shut it down. Was trying not to bother you.

We are really happy that Donna is busy looks like she is a success. Good one. PJ
Maryann (2010)
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