How do I upgrade?

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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
 
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 said:
Hi guys,

I have just been given a very old pc which ran windows 95. A friend has
Click to expand...
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
Click to expand...
makes sense) and upgrade RAM to at least 64MB.
Could somebody please tell me how to do this, where I get this from and
Click to expand...
the cheapest way possible in the simplest terms?
 
Tanya;
You will probably never get windows XP on that computer and if you did
it would have very poor performance.
I would suggest you take the computer to a local professional or a
knowledgeable friend.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
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Tanya said:
Hi guys,

I have just been given a very old pc which ran windows 95. A friend
Click to expand...
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
Click to expand...
that makes sense) and upgrade RAM to at least 64MB.
Could somebody please tell me how to do this, where I get this from
Click to expand...
and the cheapest way possible in the simplest terms?
 
Hi Tanya,

I'm afraid the PC would not be worth upgrading. It would cost more to
upgrade than a new one would cost. My suggestion is, just use the computer
as is. As you go, learn more about PC's and decide what you want in one.
When you feel the time is right, get yourself a new, up to date, PC.

Best to you, JAX

Tanya said:
Hi guys,

I have just been given a very old pc which ran windows 95. A friend has
Click to expand...
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
Click to expand...
makes sense) and upgrade RAM to at least 64MB.
Could somebody please tell me how to do this, where I get this from and
Click to expand...
the cheapest way possible in the simplest terms?
 
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/MM
256 kilobyte primary memory cach
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation AN430TX AA682294-30
Serial Number: IKAN7430895
Bus Clock: 66 megahert
BIOS: Intel Corp. 4A3NT0X0.11A.0003.P05 07/29/97
Drives Memory Modules c,d
3.22 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacit
2.38 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Spac

HP CD-Writer+ 9100b [CD-ROM drive
NEC CD-ROM DRIVE:28
Generic floppy disk drive (3.5"

Generic IDE hard disk drive (3.22 GB) -- drive 0, No SMART Driver 48 Megabytes Installed Memor

Slot '0' has 16 M
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 Controlle
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controlle
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 Devic
Reserved Devic
Wave Device for Voice Modem
Communications Other Devices
3Com Windows Modem T
Aztech AT2320 (PnP) Data+Fax+Voice Modem Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboar
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

Software Versions [Back to Top]
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 *
Symantec Corporation - LiveUpdate Version 1.80.19.0 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton AntiVirus Version 9.00.1104 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton Core Technology Version 16"."00".0."12" *
Symantec Corporation - Norton SystemWorks Version 2003.6.50 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton Utilities for Windows Version 16.00.0.22 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton Utilities Version 16.00.0.22 *
Symantec Integrator Version 6.00.17 *
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 said:
Hi guys,
Click to expand...
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!!!
 
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 said:
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

Software Versions [Back to Top]
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 *
Symantec Corporation - LiveUpdate Version 1.80.19.0 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton AntiVirus Version 9.00.1104 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton Core Technology Version 16"."00".0."12" *
Symantec Corporation - Norton SystemWorks Version 2003.6.50 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton Utilities for Windows Version 16.00.0.22 *
Symantec Corporation - Norton Utilities Version 16.00.0.22 *
Symantec Integrator Version 6.00.17 *
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 said:
Hi guys,
Click to expand...
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!!! (if that
makes sense) and upgrade RAM to at least 64MB. from and
the cheapest way possible in the simplest terms?
Click to expand...
 
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