I’ve written in the past on ways to speed up your computer or laptop. However due to the beast that is Windows Vista I can’t stress how important it is to have enough system memory (RAM). When Windows Vista came out the normal computer or laptop had 1GB of RAM. This is not enough. The more the better.
My system that runs Vista has 8GB of RAM! I still have slow downs, due to this I’m rolling back to Windows XP on my main rig until Windows 7 is released which is later this year. Of course not all computer users have the option to roll back to Windows XP. It can be a real hassle and you have to know what you’re doing. I regularly install Windows XP on computers and laptops in in your city. I could do it in my sleep however there are some steps you must take before even thinking about rolling back.
1. Back up all your data (files, documents, music, pictures)
2. Make sure you have the original CDs for software on your computer.
3. Take not of what software programs you use, can newer versions be downloaded?
4. Backup your email; take a note of your email account settings.
5. Make sure you have a valid copy of Windows XP and a valid license for it.
6. Install, restore and make sure you have all the correct drivers loaded on your system.
This isn’t an easy task and can take 3 hours or so to perform. I can help with this is required. If you are in the in your city area and maybe just want your system memory upgraded I can do this for a fee of £20 plus the price of the RAM itself. Pretty cheap for a quick fix.