Re: How do I upgrade?

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From: D.Currie (dmbcurrie.nospam_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/26/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:12:22 -0700

Instead of upgrading the computer to work with that printer, you're better
off finding a used printer that will work with the computer.

You could probably add slightly more memory, but upgrading the processor is
going to be somewhere between very difficult and impossible.

I'd suggest not bothering with trying to upgrade. If it works now, use it
as-is, and when you have a better idea what you use the computer for, you
can buy a new (or newer) computer that will do what you need.

Here's a hint: I just scrapped about a half-dozen computers of that vintage
and gave them to a company that's going to use the parts in a bar top.
That's about all that computer is worth.

"Tanya" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4F598F37-324F-45E4-B441-7487C64563D7@microsoft.com...
> Hope this helps!!!
>
> If this system is beyond repair is there any way I could find a compatible
priner?
>
>
> Computer Profile Summary
> Computer Name: Lorelei
> Profile Date: 25 February 2004 11:49:54 PM
> Advisor Version: 6.1
> Windows Logon: Tania Williams
>
>
> Click here for Belarc's PC Management products, for large and small
companies.
>
> Operating System System Model
> Windows 98 SE (build 4.10.2222) NEC
> Processor a Main Circuit Board b
> 200 megahertz Intel Pentium w/MMX
> 256 kilobyte primary memory cache
> 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation AN430TX
AA682294-302
> Serial Number: IKAN74308953
> Bus Clock: 66 megahertz
> BIOS: Intel Corp. 4A3NT0X0.11A.0003.P05 07/29/97
> Drives Memory Modules c,d
> 3.22 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
> 2.38 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space
>
> HP CD-Writer+ 9100b [CD-ROM drive]
> NEC CD-ROM DRIVE:288
> Generic floppy disk drive (3.5")
>
> Generic IDE hard disk drive (3.22 GB) -- drive 0, No SMART Driver 48
Megabytes Installed Memory
>
> Slot '0' has 16 MB
> Slot '1' has 32 MB
> Local Drive Volumes
>
> c: (on drive 0) 3.22 GB 2.38 GB free
>
> Network Drives
>
>
> Users Printers
> No details available None detected
> Controllers Display
> Standard Floppy Disk Controller
> Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
> Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo) ATI Rage II+ PCI (ati_m64) [Display
adapter]
> Packard Bell PnP 5480 [Monitor] (13.5"vis, October 1997)
> Bus Adapters Multimedia
> Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller Aztech 2320
Compatible PnP Audio (WDM)
> Gameport Joystick (no joystick connected)
> Microsoft MPU Audio Driver(WDM)
> Reserved Device
> Reserved Device
> Wave Device for Voice Modem
> Communications Other Devices
> 3Com Windows Modem TI
> Aztech AT2320 (PnP) Data+Fax+Voice Modem Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
> USB Root Hub
> Virus Protection
> Norton AntiVirus Version 9.00
> Virus Definitions Version 28/08/02 Rev 3
>
> Installed Microsoft Hotfixes [Back to Top]
> No hotfixes are installed
>
> Click here to see all available Microsoft security hotfixes for this
computer.
>
>
> Software Licenses [Back to Top]
>
> Microsoft - Internet Explorer 55736-843-3813767-04619 (Key:
R2D43-3DHG9-DQ79W-W3DXQ-929DY)
> Microsoft - Office 2000 Small Business 05204-OEM-0081865-82869
> Microsoft - Windows 98 SE 05004-OEM-0082902-06668 (Key:
PRVD9-FD9CF-BWMJY-TGXYM-K3G2B)e
> Microsoft - Word 2000 05204-OEM-0096526-24944
> Symantec Corporation - Norton SystemWorks 2003 NSW2003.06
>
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> Banner Blue Software Incorporated - Microsoft Organization Chart Version
2,0,0,1016 *
> Belarc, Inc. - BelManage Client Version 6.1 *
> Eastman Software, Inc., A Kodak Business - Imaging for Windows® Version
1.01.1311 *
> Microsoft (R) Visual Studio Version 6.00.8149 *
> Microsoft (r) Windows Script Host Version 5.6.0.6626 *
> Microsoft Clip Gallery Version 5.1.00.1221 *
> Microsoft Corporation - DirectShow Version 6.4.07.1119 *
> Microsoft Corporation - Internet Explorer Version 6.00.2600.0000 *
> Microsoft Corporation - Windows Installer Version 2.0.2600.2 *
> Microsoft imgstart Version 1, 0, 0, 1 *
> Microsoft Map Version 8.00.00.01621 *
> Microsoft Office 2000 Version 9.0.2719 *
> Microsoft Photo Editor Version 3.01 *
> Microsoft® Plus! for Windows® 95 Version 4.40.500 *
> Microsoft® Internet Services Version 6.1.33.0 * Microsoft® NetMeeting®
Version 2.11 *
> Microsoft® Query Version 9.00.2612 *
> Seagate Software, Inc. - Backup *
> Symantec Corporation - Common Client Version 1.00.104 *
> Symantec Corporation - Event Manager Version 1.00.37 *
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> Symantec ScriptBlocking Version 1, 1, 0, 126 *
> Symantec Shared Components Version 2.0 *
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Tanya
>
> ----- Jerry wrote: -----
>
> Go to www.belarc.com and get a copy of The Belarc Advisor. Install
and run
> it.
>
> It will tell you what kind of CPU you have, how much memory, kind of
video
> card, etc.
>
> With that info you can then tell us what kind of CPU you really have,
etc.
>
> "Tanya" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5776CA01-F421-409B-AEA3-7937CD7B2403@microsoft.com...
> > Hi guys,
> >> I have just been given a very old pc which ran windows 95. A
friend has
> now installed 98 (second edition) and I have just bought a hp deskjet
3550.
> It will not load due to the memory being only 48.0MB and the
processor level
> needs upgrading. I currently have a GenuineInel Pentium(r) Processor
48.0MB
> RAM. I have no idea what this means as this is the first time I have
ever
> had a computer and need instructions for a two year old!!!
> >> I have been told I need to upgrade processor to at least level 6
(if that
> makes sense) and upgrade RAM to at least 64MB.
> >> Could somebody please tell me how to do this, where I get this
from and
> the cheapest way possible in the simplest terms?
> >> I would be forever greatful.
> >> Tanya
>
>
>

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