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Ijustdontknow · 01-03-2010, 08:01 PM

My PC only has a 100 GB hard drive, 256MB of RAM.
Add and Remove Programs counted 62 programs installed on my PC REVO uninstaller counted 99.
Is this too many?
The C/ drive says it has 84% free space.
I will try to copy and paste both lists, if anybody wants to try to confirm if this is true I don't know how.

**Jelly Bean** · 01-03-2010, 09:00 PM

Copy both lists and we will see what we can see what is up.

You realy should upgrade your RAM to at least a gig if your computer can utilise that amount.

**Starbuck** · 02-03-2010, 01:57 AM

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Add and Remove Programs counted 62 programs installed on my PC REVO uninstaller counted 99.
Is this too many?

It all depends .... do you actually use those programs?
I only ever keep what i need to use.
And only you know what you actually need.

**KenB** · 02-03-2010, 07:35 PM

Hi,

I have to agree with J-B
256MB is hardly enough - your machine must be running extremely slow.
I suspect that it is freezing at times too ??

If you want to upgrade your RAM ( which will make a big difference) try scanning your system from here:
RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, flash cards, SSD at Crucial.com

Crucial Scan will tell you the maximum RAM that the motherboard can support.
It will also tell you what is compatible and give you an idea of price.

**Kelly** · 02-03-2010, 07:39 PM

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My PC only has a 100 GB hard drive

That must be an old hard drive. I'd be concerned about how long it'll last. Make sure to keep it backed up.

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The C/ drive says it has 84% free space.

That's prefectly fine. Don't worry about the hard drive until it gets to around 20% free space.

Ijustdontknow · 05-03-2010, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KenB

Hi,

I have to agree with J-B
256MB is hardly enough - your machine must be running extremely slow.
I suspect that it is freezing at times too ??

If you want to upgrade your RAM ( which will make a big difference) try scanning your system from here:
RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, flash cards, SSD at Crucial.com

Crucial Scan will tell you the maximum RAM that the motherboard can support.
It will also tell you what is compatible and give you an idea of price.

Cool thanks for the tip!
"I suspect that it is freezing at times too ?"
It is running a little slow opening windows but it has not lock up yet

Ijustdontknow · 05-03-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

That must be an old hard drive. I'd be concerned about how long it'll last. Make sure to keep it backed up.

That's prefectly fine. Don't worry about the hard drive until it gets to around 20% free space.

Yes my PC is a 2003 HP Pavilion Invent a335w w/a Pentium 4, but it is still operating ok.
It slows down when I have too many windows open or try to close a few really quick.
If it dies it dies. That will give me the excuse to get a new one.
I'm not very computer savvy any way so it is not that big of a priority for me.

**RandyL** · 05-03-2010, 07:20 AM

As noted it might be not enough memory which is cheap. I believe you can go up to 1 Gb.

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KenB Status: Free PC Help Long Term Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 265 Operating System: Windows 98 /XP Home + Pro/Vista PC Experience: Learning all the Time	Hi, I have to agree with J-B 256MB is hardly enough - your machine must be running extremely slow. I suspect that it is freezing at times too ?? If you want to upgrade your RAM ( which will make a big difference) try scanning your system from here: RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, flash cards, SSD at Crucial.com Crucial Scan will tell you the maximum RAM that the motherboard can support. It will also tell you what is compatible and give you an idea of price.