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Installing more RAM - backup needed?

TangledMemories_2
TangledMemories_2 Posts: 668 Forumite
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Hi All,

Upon your advice last week, I've ordered 3GB of RAM and it's just arrived this morning.
Would you recommend I do a backup of all important docs and stuff before installing or is it not needed because I'm not messing with the hard drive?

Thanks
;)I am not a complete idiot - some parts are missing;)


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  • kwikbreaks
    kwikbreaks Posts: 9,187 Forumite
    It's up to you but I wouldn't bother as the chances of screwing anything up are very slight.

    That said I keep all my important stuff on a NAS RAID :)
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    TangledMemories wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Upon your advice last week, I've ordered 3GB of RAM and it's just arrived this morning.
    Would you recommend I do a backup of all important docs and stuff before installing or is it not needed because I'm not messing with the hard drive?

    Thanks

    When did you last "backup of all important docs and stuff " then?

    You should be backing up regularly anyway but it has no connection to installing more RAM.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • TangledMemories_2
    TangledMemories_2 Posts: 668 Forumite
    Backed up about 2 months ago...keep all really important docs on an external harddrive....but was just wondering
    ;)I am not a complete idiot - some parts are missing;)


  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The 2 are separate. However, it won't hurt to do it in the interests of housekeeping, especially if you have any important documents in the last 2 months :)
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