Re: upgrading to xp, memory, cdrom burner, overdrive stuff

From: Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\) (mike.hall.mail_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: 02/19/05 

Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 10:02:16 -0500

CD-RW's are cheap enough that it pays to have one, if only for occasional
use..

Your computer would handle XP but you need to up the memory to 512mb..

Download and run the upgrade advisor..

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/advisor.mspx 

-- 
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"jaguardmymail@yahoo.com" <jaguardmymailyahoocom@discussions.microsoft.com> 
wrote in message news:AD2DE2D8-6308-45E2-A5CF-B93882849743@microsoft.com...
> 2-19-05 Since last post my preinstalled CD-RW writer plus gave up. What do
> you gurus think about not replacing the CD-RW driver if I only use for 
> b/u's?
> I now use Memorex TravelDrive Flash Drive, USB 2.0 to b/u; it is
> irresistible: fast, long-lasting, compact,easy, and removable!
> So is there any reason to replace the burner if I do not make CD's other
> than for b/u? Would uninstallation be advised to free up a bay and some
> harddrive space?
> I upgraded computer memory to 256MB but it has only slightly changed my
> browser reactivity. I've freed up another 16.2MB deleting seldom/
> unused programs and files but could purge deeper if necessary with
> screensavers, themes, and the burner.
> Would adding more harddrive help with dual boot os?.
> Where do I find information regarding IF my computer is able to run Wxp? 
> Is
> there any hardware tweaks I am able to do to maximize my system?
> What is the opinion of "overdrive" processor upgrades, and is my processor 
> a
> candidate, and if so where do I find them?  I am running W98,SE on a hp 
> 8665c
> Pentium III, 600MHz
> with 30GB Ultra DMA HD, 5.39GB used, and 22.5GB free currently, and 255MB
> SDRAM

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