[rufusta2]

I run XP on a system with 128MB RAM, Pentium III, 28 GB HD. I am having a problem with my virtual memory paging sizing. I was told that XP requires at least 512RAM, that is why I am having the problem with memory. How much better would it perform if I put Windows ME, instead of XP? I plan on adding more RAM when I find out how and buy some mem. sticks.

[jasaiyajin]

It would run WAY better with an older system that requires less memory. Why not use Windows 2000 even, it's more stable than ME. First time I tested ME, it crashed a week after. Just sharing an experience, but if it works for you, then so be it.

For windows XP to run well, 512 is best with little slowdown and less virtual memory use. Programs will take long to load if you're running 128. You could also run less processes by simply disabling the unnecessary ones that you will not use if you plan on trying XP with 128 megs of ram.

[rufusta2]

The reason I would use ME is because I have that one already, as well as XP and 98SE, but the 98SE disk doesn't work well anymore. I just hate losing things that I have on here now. How can I tell if I can just add more RAM to the system? I am a do-it-yourselfer. Don't have much experience with this stuff. I don't know what processes to stop without stopping something I may need.

[jasaiyajin]

Well, power down your PC and open the case, look at the available ram slots. There's usually 2 or more.

Also, find a copy of your motherboard manual - you need to know what type of ram is compatible and how much of it will work in the ram slots. More than likely, you have pre-DDR ram, so it's possibly SDRam. Locate the information regarding ram in your motherboard manual.

As an example, ram is pretty cheap and you can always find great deals at pricewatch (no i have no affiliation with them)... http://www.pricewatch.com/system_memory/pc133_512mb.htm

[stantley]

Go here: http://www.crucial.com/ and either enter the make and model of your computer or have it scan your computer.

It will tell you what kind of memory will work with your system.

[redoak]

You may want to consider increasing your RAM to 1024 MB, if you stay with "XP." Don't go to "ME!"- poor, problem plagued system.

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[rufusta2]

Thanks to all. I am going to try to add more mem. I will try that site Stantley.