Samsung R20 laptop - sloooowwwww - Page 6 - Computer Support & PC Help Forums

**RandyL** · 08-18-2008, 10:24 PM

Your best bet is to upgrade your memory and see if that helps. If it does not I suggest to reinstall Vista.

Go to the Samsung folder in your All Programs menu and see if you have the option to create a set of DVD's to reinstall Vista.

If not try and press F4 at the BIOS screen to launch the recovery solution. If that works choose a complete recovery not basic.

IMPORTANT: Backup all your files, bookmarks etc. first as all data will be lost.

zism · 08-19-2008, 07:36 AM

ok I will look into the cost of upgrading my memory first and get back to you

**Seth** · 08-19-2008, 07:59 AM

You can install Vista via the procedures mentioned, then install more ram.

**RandyL** · 08-19-2008, 08:16 AM

Thanks for verifying the installation procedure Seth. Samsung support is really poor.

However if zism's RAM specs are correct he definitely needs to upgrade even if the reinstallation helps.

**Dalo Harkin** · 08-19-2008, 08:21 AM

Just make sure that you get the right speed RAM -

**Seth** · 08-19-2008, 08:22 AM

No prob.

It seemed like zism thought it was necessary to increase the ram before performing the recovery.

**Dalo Harkin** · 08-19-2008, 08:29 AM

There are less likely to be 'problems' i.e boot up issues etc with the RAM if it is added after the reinstall.

zism · 08-19-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalo Harkin

Just make sure that you get the right speed RAM -

so how do I know what size of RAM to get? (which i will install after copying eyerything onto CD and then reinstalling vista)

**Dalo Harkin** · 08-19-2008, 01:43 PM

If you unscrew the plate underneath the laptop the RAM will be in there - there will be a sticker on it telling you the speed and the SIZE of the RAM - eg 512MB SODIMM PC6400 (800MHz) (this is an example only)
and then you just match another stick to that.

zism · 08-19-2008, 02:08 PM

ok now you have totally lost me!! I will take my laptop into a shop and ask them! thanks

**danzil** · 08-20-2008, 08:02 PM

the samsung r20 uses this type of ram when it leaves the factory (unless changed by another user).DDR2 SoDIMM Non-ECC PC2-5300.
you can go on the Crucial web site and order ram from them if need be...they say they garantee 100% compatibility.
regards
danzil.

zism · 08-20-2008, 08:35 PM

I am extremely wary of reinstalling vista, will it be okay to upgrade my RAM first to see if that helps, without then hopefully having to reinstall vista

**Seth** · 08-20-2008, 08:43 PM

There is no need to be wary of installing Vista. The whole process is automatic and it's exactly what you need to do.

Although some extra ram will speed things up a bit, the "Extreme Slowness" is not due to insufficient ram.

zism · 08-28-2008, 05:41 PM

still backing up all my files but hopefully have that done soon! will I lose all my saved emails in Windows Mail when reinstalling?

**Wolfeymole** · 08-28-2008, 05:47 PM

You would Zism yes, but read this first.

How to Back Up or Copy Individual Messages as EML Files with Windows Mail or Outlook Express - About Email