Factory restore - Updating ram.

Rikki

My laptop is HERE

Rikki

New ram installed. Turned laptop on and I can see the extra ram.:j:j:j:j



I have gone from 512 to 1.5GB, what improvements can I expect?

closed

It should start up a bit faster, and run smoother, thought you had a hard disk problem, not ram?

Rikki

closed wrote: »

It should start up a bit faster, and run smoother, thought you had a hard disk problem, not ram?

I am replacing the hard drive too.
I wanted to see if after I updated the ram I could run windows 7. Click Here I'm testing it now as my original ram wasn't enough.

I will need a full OS installation disc if I replace the hard drive as the recovery I have is Windows XP OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version and will not work on a new hard drive.

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your XP oem will work on a new drive, either by manual install, or disk imaging methods.

Rikki

closed wrote: »

your XP oem will work on a new drive, either by manual install, or disk imaging methods.

I wasn't aware of that. Can you read this for me and confirm this is so.

With the Packard Bell Recovery Program you can restore the computer to its original state as when you acquired it. At the same time, it offers you the possibility to maintain the current configuration and personal data. This recovery process does not require any CD and it only takes approximately 10 minutes. You can start this pr
ocess by pressing <F11> at start-up, or by clicking the appropriate icon in SmartRestore. Please refer to the chapter on Recovery in your User's Guide.



It is also possible to restore your system from a backup copy. Therefore, your Packard Bell computer contains the utility Master CD/DVD Creator, which allows you to transfer your computer's recovery data to a Master DVD or a set of Master CDs. This DVD or these CDs will then be required if you need to restore a program or the entire computer.

Note: When you create a Master DVD or Master CDs, you can choose to either retain your backup data on your hard disk or permanently delete it. We strongly recommend that you retain the backup data on your hard disk drive. If you delete the backup data, you will no longer be able to use all the options of the Packard Bell Recovery Program, the recovery process will take up to 1 hour, you will not be able to restore your personal data and settings, and you will have to install all drivers for your hardware one by one.

The version of Windows XP that has been installed on your computer is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version. This version differs from the retail version (the regular Windows XP CD for sale in stores) in three ways:

• The license for the preloaded Windows XP that you buy together with your computer is linked to the computer and not to you. Although you are the legal owner of a Windows XP license, you are not allowed to install it on any other computer and you do not keep the license when you do not have the PC.
• Support on your OEM version of Windows XP (including any service packs you may install) is entirely done by Packard Bell and not by Microsoft. In fact, the Microsoft helpdesk will not take your call when your version of Windows XP came with your computer and refer you to the "original equipment manufacturer," in this case Packard Bell.
• The Windows XP CD contains the Microsoft Backup utility, which is not present in the OEM version.

When you use a regular Windows XP CD to restore the operating system, there is a chance that it damages or even deletes the Backup Partition -the section on your hard disk drive where all data is stored for recovering the system. You will then have to purchase a Master DVD to restore your computer's original software. Besides, it might void your software warranty.

Finally, you will not have any of the benefits of using the entire Packard Bell software that comes with your Packard Bell computer, including the licensed copy of Windows XP that you already paid for when you bought the computer. The Packard Bell preinstalled software has been developed for an optimal PC-experience: it provides qualified hardware drivers, diagnostic, backup and recovery software and InfoCentre, the main source of information about your computer hardware and software .

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The license for the preloaded Windows XP that you buy together with your computer is linked to the computer and not to you.

Same computer, just a different hard disk.

If you want to retain the quick recovery option, you will need to use disk imaging to transfer the data to a new hd.

Rikki

Results of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Windows Areo Support - Your current graphics adapter won't support the windows areo user interface.

Devices

SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
&
Netgear Rangemax wireless usb

Both come up with - - - before installing windows 7, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest driver for this device. After installing windows 7, install the saved driver.


I need to find the latest drivers for these.