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**RandyL** · 18-08-2008, 11:24 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 · 19-08-2008, 08:36 AM

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

**Seth** · 19-08-2008, 08:59 AM

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

**RandyL** · 19-08-2008, 09:16 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 · 19-08-2008, 09:21 AM

Just make sure that you get the right speed RAM -

**Seth** · 19-08-2008, 09:22 AM

No prob.

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

Dalo Harkin · 19-08-2008, 09:29 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 · 19-08-2008, 02:27 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 · 19-08-2008, 02:43 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 · 19-08-2008, 03:08 PM

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

**danzil** · 20-08-2008, 09:02 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 · 20-08-2008, 09:35 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** · 20-08-2008, 09:43 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 · 28-08-2008, 06:41 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** · 28-08-2008, 06:47 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

18-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#101 (permalink)
RandyL Status: Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, Nebraska Posts: 2,215 Operating System: Vista-Home Premium SP2 PC Experience: Very Experienced	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. __________________ We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here

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Seth Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,268 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Too much!	You can install Vista via the procedures mentioned, then install more ram. __________________ Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here

19-08-2008, 09:16 AM	#104 (permalink)
RandyL Status: Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, Nebraska Posts: 2,215 Operating System: Vista-Home Premium SP2 PC Experience: Very Experienced	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. __________________ We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here

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Dalo Harkin Status: Free PC Help Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport near Manchester Posts: 3,396 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Pc Guru	Just make sure that you get the right speed RAM - __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled) Asus P5K premium black pearl 4GB OCZ Reaper 8500 260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.

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Seth Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,268 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Too much!	No prob. It seemed like zism thought it was necessary to increase the ram before performing the recovery. __________________ Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here

19-08-2008, 08:36 AM	#102 (permalink)
zism Status: Free PC Help Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 49 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: PC Illiterate	ok I will look into the cost of upgrading my memory first and get back to you

19-08-2008, 09:29 AM	#107 (permalink)
Dalo Harkin Status: Free PC Help Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport near Manchester Posts: 3,396 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Pc Guru	There are less likely to be 'problems' i.e boot up issues etc with the RAM if it is added after the reinstall. __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled) Asus P5K premium black pearl 4GB OCZ Reaper 8500 260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.

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Dalo Harkin Status: Free PC Help Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport near Manchester Posts: 3,396 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Pc Guru	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. __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled) Asus P5K premium black pearl 4GB OCZ Reaper 8500 260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.

19-08-2008, 03:08 PM	#110 (permalink)
zism Status: Free PC Help Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 49 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: PC Illiterate	ok now you have totally lost me!! I will take my laptop into a shop and ask them! thanks

20-08-2008, 09:02 PM	#111 (permalink)
danzil Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 755 Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7 PC Experience: As Good As Everyone Else	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. __________________ Treat Others How You Expect To Be Treated. Aqua Jeantech Gaming case 550watt psu. Abit socket 775 mobo. I-N73v (nothing super) 4gb Corsair gaming Ram Genuine Intel Quad 2.4ghz running at 3Ghz 4 x 24x dvdrw (greedy i know)2 x SATA 2 x IDE 1 x 150gb wd raptor with XP PRO x64 Installed 1x 350 WD as backup drive 1 x 180 GB WD hard drive for work. (boring random stuff on there) and loads of other bits i really dont need ha ha

20-08-2008, 09:35 PM	#112 (permalink)
zism Status: Free PC Help Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 49 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: PC Illiterate	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

20-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#113 (permalink)
Seth Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,268 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Too much!	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. __________________ Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here

28-08-2008, 06:41 PM	#114 (permalink)
zism Status: Free PC Help Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 49 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: PC Illiterate	still backing up all my files but hopefully have that done soon! will I lose all my saved emails in Windows Mail when reinstalling?

28-08-2008, 06:47 PM	#115 (permalink)
Wolfeymole Status: Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Somewhere on the moors Posts: 6,505 Operating System: Vista Home Premium, Dual boot XP and Windows 7 PC Experience: Enough to choke a Mule	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 __________________ Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.

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