My XP guest uses a lot more memory on the new laptop

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• Installation upgrade memory in the new laptop (E8730w)

  I just got my new laptop and was dismayed to see that I obviously have to install the 2 GB memory upgrade that I ordered.  When I'm ready to install it, I will contact HP technical support.  I'm interested in the big picture right now.  The laptop has installed Windows Xp and Vista, stored on the hard drive.  No matter if I use the new laptop for, say, from the user's manual before as I have added additional memory, or is it better not to use the laptop until I have all of the memory (2 GB original and 2 GB upgrade) in place.  I hope that this process will be no more complicated than to install an ethernet card in a years office 5 or 6.  Where can I get good screwdriver to open the module compartment memory?  From my experience, it is easy band, the head of a screw phillips, especially a small head, if there is no appropriate screwdriver.  I'd appreciate any idea on these issues.

  I don't think that no matter how long you use it before you install the memory. Regarding the screwdriver, I use a 41678 artisan to work on laptops with screws Phillips. It could cost $ 1.69 at any Sears and any tech tools for perhaps $15 will be a very similar small Phillips. You will know if you are stripping it, so stop everything. Memory installation is much easier than to put a PCI on a desk. Relax its all good.

• Flash player 11.3.300.262 is using a lot of memory

  Since the update flash a few days ago, that the plugin uses a lot more memory than usual. He uses normally between 150 MB to 200 MB, but now I've seen him use up to 900 MB.

  I noticed that the memory use increases of 5 MB or more, when you browse through a video until I stop the plugin because of the ridiculous amount of memory used.

  Please check if all your plugins are up to date. To do this, go to the Mozilla Plugin Check site.

  Once you are there, the site will check if all your plugins have the latest versions.
  If you see in the list of plugins that have a yellow button to update or a red button update now , please put to update these immediately.

  To do this, click each red or yellow button. Then you should see a site that allows you to download the latest version. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation and follow the steps in the installation process.

• I would like to know what svchost processes I can disable and how. Some of them use a lot of memory on an older machine making it almost useless .___Thank you, ___Ray

  Some of the processes running in the Task Manager use a lot of memory in an old machine (laptop), and the amount of additional memory that can be installed is very limited.
  I would like to disable the process I do not always use or need and speed up things a bit.

  http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - which loads at startup?
  http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
  http://www.blackviper.com

  Some reasons for the slow pace of the computer:

  1. computer has not been maintained - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Maintenance

  2. the computer is infected with the malware - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  3. the disk is too full. Remove useless stuff, uninstall unused programs. Do not forget to save!
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up

  4. flaky third party software. Toolbars and modules are particularly guilty in this area. Uninstall toolbars (Google, Yahoo, ISP brand, etc) and look at what modules are in use in your browser (s).

  5. computer has too many unnecessary programs/processes running in the background. Manage your Startup:

  For XP - How to troubleshoot using the Msconfig in Windows XP utility - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
  The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx

  6. the user runs an inflated/invasive such as Norton and McAfee antivirus program. Replace it with a better program. I recommend NOD32 (commercial) or Avast (free). Avira is also good, but the free version has an unpleasant reminder screen (Google for instructions on how to disable it). The user can also run several real-time antivirus/firewall/security programs.

  7. the user has installed new programs that are processor and/or memory-intensive (Photoshop, AutoCAD, Mathmatica or similar) and does not have the power of the equipment.

  8 drive fails and is in PIO Mode. It's very much slow (like being in 1985). See Hans-Georg Michna here information - http://winhlp.com/?q=node/10

  In addition to the above, see also http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/help-my-computer-is-slow.html
  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• What version of Firefox options do I have to use Firefox on the new laptop running Win 7 64 bit, and how do I move bookmarks current laptop running Firefox 3.5.13 again laptop?

  Currently running on the laptop using Windows XP pro sp3 Firefox 3.5.13 and want to move my favorites to a new laptop. New laptop using Win 7 pro 64 - bit OS. I've read too many conflicting reports on Firefox and Win 7 and Firefox works on a real 64 - bit version. What are my choices for a stable browser for the new laptop and what specific version of Firefox is recommended, and the advantages and disadvantages of this suggestion? (I think we can run Firefox 32-bit version in the 64-bit environment, but which is the best choice?) I have not installed Firefox on the new laptop yet and am eager to dump IE. It is displayed for my old laptop. Thank you...

  Mozilla working on a 64-bit version of Firefox, but it's a way off. Currently, the only release versions are 32-bit, and the next major version will be also only 32 bits.

  I recommend that you install the latest version of publication (3.6.10) available since http://www.mozilla.com/

  To copy bookmarks, follow the procedure described in the article restore bookmarks from a backup or move them to another computer to save a json file, you can import (restore) on the new laptop. You can copy more bookmarks, for details, see back up and restore the information contained in the Firefox profiles and backup - MozillaZine Knowledge Base Profile. The last link includes a third-party utility that can make the process easier.

• I used windows easy Transfer to transfer data to the new laptop, but the Favorites do not show up. How do I get my old favorites?

  I used Windows easy transfer to move the data from the old to the new laptop. Bookmarks of Firefox has not been transferred. How can I get my old favorites for the new machine? Thank you

  http://support.Mozilla.com/en-us/KB/recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile

  Your old profile is located here in Windows Vista and Win7:
  
  drive: \Users\Windows login user name\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\profile_name

• How to add more application under the new tab shortcuts when we right click on the desktop.

  How to add more application under the new tab shortcuts when we right click on the desktop.

  Hello

  I suggest you to post your questions in the forums 'Development of the User Interface for Windows Desktop' for better assistance.

  Here is the link: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowsuidevelopment/threads

• Microsoft cares if I use my old OS OEM with the new motherboard?

  I am building a newish computer; Microsoft cares any longer, if I use my old OS OEM with the new motherboard? All of the previous answers to this question are all about 2011 are resolutely "affirmative", they care. I know that Microsoft has had a change of heart (at least I think) regarding their operating system. With the upcoming free update, I was hoping I could recycle my Windows 7 64 bit, an increase in the time up to 10 comes out.

  Thank you.

  Drew

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  If its licensed manufacturer OEM System you bought, you could probably get away with the re-activation by telephone. You can always give it a try.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• We try to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 on a new laptop with Windows 10.  Everything on the screen was to small to use.  I got the picture to the center of the enlarged screen, but the words on the side of the screen are still too small to read

  We try to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 on a new laptop with Windows 10.  Everything on the screen was to small to use.  I got the picture to the center of the enlarged screen, but the words on the side of the screen are still too small to read

  kathleenl62675526 wrote:

  Hi Tanuj,

  There is no place to change fonts.

  You must go to the LR Edit (or Lightroom on Mac) menu > Preferences > Interface > choose 'Options' in the menu 'panels '. There should be a setting for the font size of Interface. You will need to close and restart LR for the font change are taken into account.

• can I use old .its session files in the new hearing?

  can I use old .its session files in the new hearing?

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• Have 13 items onPC and he was also on an old laptop which is now destroyed - when trying to install the new laptop receiving message - serial number already in use by maximum permitted computers - HELP

  13 things on PC and he was also on an old laptop which is now destroyed - when trying to install the new laptop receiving message - serial number already in use by maximum permitted computers - HELP

  You will need to contact Adobe directly. Work your way through this document. Try to open a chat session.

  Contact the customer service

• I use Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 and it takes a long time to open... too long!  How can I allocate more memory to the program photoshop - I have a lot on the computer, but photoshop is a great program and needs more juice - need help!

  More memory to an application.

  Hello...

  Try not to have too many applications running at the same time, you use Photoshop. Freeing system resources.

  Adobe recommends up to 8 GB of RAM here > https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

  You can see how much memory is installed on your Mac by clicking on your Apple  menu then click on about this Mac, then make sure that the "View" tab is selected.

  The amount of RAM is installed on your Mac is noted here.

• the process Svchost.exe to netsvcs uses a lot of memory (~ 600 MB) and 100% cpu

  I have windows xp edition sp3 family. I hit the power button to hibernate the pc but I think an automatice update was running.  Pc crashes when windows resumes after hibernation. I forced a re-boot, but now the svchost.exe to netsvcs process uses a lot of RAM and CPU. I have a Dell Dimension 8250 with 1 GB of RAM. Svchost uses > 600 MB of memory and 100% of the CPU unless I have stop the DHCP service. When I stop DHCP the svchost stops using CPU and memory affected slowly decreases to about 150 MB and remains at this level. But without DHCP I do have access to the network.

  After installing SP3 recently I started having some weird problems, as I lost my printer and had to re - install the software. Also noticed that after re-booting and desktop appears completely empty, the screen turns white and the taskbar at the bottom will appear empty for about 30 seconds, then reappears. PC seems to be more slow tha before installing SP3.

  I've tried everything. Nothing stopped the svchost to chew all the memory, virtual memory and time processor. Had to re - install windows xp.

• Windows that open, kind of slow, stop, real slow (2-1/2 minutes) and using a lot of memory-taskmanager

  NOTE: I'm sorry! I got this message under win 7 instead of Vista!-complaint of the hand, off 2-1/2 minutes?

  Thanks for all the answers! They were still in force.

  original title: scanning for dell studio 1737 and recommended bios update

  Hello, generally, I read until I have my answer, but I can't so I think I give it a try. Somehow I screwed things up with my computer. My main complaint is that I have something running that takes a lot of memory according to the Task Manager. My fan runs often, 1-1/2 minute stop time, pop up messages telling me to stop then reload IE9 sp2. I found some stuff on my event viewer, but I can't seem to cross the first error which is something on my bios. I go to the dell website to try to update with a flash of the bios but note comes up saying that my computer does not accept the flash. I have other issues in both event viewer, but can't remember them that I can't get beyond the the bios issue. The computer is a Dell Studio 1737 plenty of core duo memory 4 MB with plenty of space on hard drive and it seems to do well but all the * running in the background makes it run hot so the fan. All I want to do is get a scan for my installed bios system and install an updated version. I am not able to do at Dell. Maybe they want me to pay to support or something. I did all the FixIt of ms, I ran three different registry cleaners, I ran three viruses different scans, nothing. I've loaded my vista dell disk and tried to recover or repair and cannot do it either. I notice weird things with ie. I've done several downloads for versions 32 and 64 bit, to do the right thing. Maybe he has an it is to say the conflict or something. Whatever it is, I'm sure it's related to the fact that my computer takes 1-1/2 minutes to stop, even if it starts normally. I played with it for about a month now and I'm traps at all reading. If I can Flash my bios and get this update, maybe, I'll be able to get then some of the other things go. Here are some tips from the event viewer if anyone has any time for her. $ 1 million for any help thanks! If anyone knows where I can find a site that can digitize to my existing configuration and then recommend the installed updates. Oh, just in case anyone is wondering why I do not pay just for a few servieces for help me, or take it to a computer store, I don't have a job and can not afford it. Believe me. I have many errors saying: the embedded controller (EC) has failed in the specified time-out period. This may indicate that there is an error in the EC hardware or firmware or BIOS is accessing the EC incorrectly. You should check with the manufacturer of your computer for an updated BIOS. In some cases, this error may cause the computer to function properly. And The Office Source Engine service entered the stopped state. Service WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto - Discovery Service entered the running state. The Google Software Updater service entered the running state. The Google software update service entered the stopped state. A total of 60 errors in a single day, for weeks. Thanks again!

  Ok..

  The first task manager...

  Open it and then click the CPU tab until the processes that use most of time processor are grouped at the top of the list.

  The system idle process should be at the top and then maybe three points below that seem to take the time to processort.

  Make a note of them and then look on the Internet that each fact or the program, application or process to which they are linked.

  Forget the event viewer and any reference to it in the BIOS...

  All the * running in the background will not cause it's running more hot so the fan. BUT, you can have installed something knowingly or perhaps inadvertently causing the CPU work all the time. Reference to what I said about the Task Manager. This is where you will find the cause most likely.

  BIOS... How to download and install... taken directly from the Dell support site. No payment at ALL is required. BUT, you probably don't need to do and if you do, it should choose to do so, it should be performed using socket at a time when it will present no risk of a power failure...

  Download

  1. click on download now to download the file.
  2. when the file download window appears, click Save (Windows XP
  users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. Save it in:
  window will appear.
  3. If you want to save in: field, click the arrow to the bottom, and then click on for
  Select desktop, and then click Save. Download the file to your desktop.
  4. If the download complete window appears, click Close. The file
  icon appears on your desktop.

  Install

  1 double click on the new icon on the desktop, titled R302080. EXE.
  2. the self-extracting window appears and prompts to extract or
  Unpack in C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R302080. Write down this path so the executable (I.e.
  You can later find Setup.exe file).
  3. the self-extractor file window appears.
  4. click on OK.
  5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor
  window is still open, close it.
  6. click on the Start button, then run.
  7. type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R302080 in the box text open, and then click OK.
  8. follow the on-screen installation instructions.

  Fact MS Fix - its for what exactly?

  Use of registry cleaners will create more problems than they ever solve. You may well have created one of the issues by running a registry cleaner. Uninstall them as best as POSSIBLE...

  Three viruses different scans? Without doubt completely uninstalled before the installation and execution of another? In addition, what av scanners?

  Many downloads of 32 and 64 bits, what?

  Your computer may take a long time to stop if an open e-mail program is defined on control too frequently, or if a backup utility is configured to check the differences between system and backup is too frequent. In addition, some gadgets can slow down to stop, and USB keys will cause Windows to ensure that there is no process to read/write that run to them before she stops them.

  Flashing the BIOS is not and has never been the panacea for all the ills of the computer and won't solve ANYTHING in your case.

  If you have upgraded from Vista...

  Go to the Dell support site and downlaod driver and install any Windows 7 drivers for your machine other than BIOS. If you enter your number of service on this site...

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=CA&CS=cadhs1&l=en&s=DHS

  you will be presented only with the specific drivers for your machine.

  This should eliminate the errors of the EC.

• Laptop using a lot of memory

  Original title: "problems of memory again"

  my laptop seems to be 2 use up a lot of memory, I don't have many programs on it nor do I have a lot of photos/videos/music, but everytime I come and I use it, it loses a couple of concert, I said its possible that I might have a virus that can hide the memory it is possible, I cleaned all my restore points and the other the user help files Please

  Hi maggieninemiles,

  Reading your post I don't really know if you are referring to the memory of your PC, or as you are referring to the deletion of restore points, in fact say "disk space." I will consider you want to actually say "disk space" because that would be the reason for the deletion of restore points to find additional space.

  First that you actually have virus checked your system? If I don't season you run your virus application. You can also run an anti-malware application. Windows comes with Windows Defender, but I much prefer Malwarebytes Anti Malware -www.malwarebytes.org. Download the 'free' on the site of malwarebytes and perform a 'full' scan

  A point to note is that, System Restore creates a point of food every 24 hours. Now, if your laptop has, say, 2 GB of physical memory then each restore point will be 2 GB in size, therefore, if the system restore has created 3 points of restoration over a period of 3 days the total size of the file would be 6 GB. (System Restore will be a total of 12% of space on your drive hard before it starts to automatically delete restore points. Once he removes the restore points deleted files will be replaced by new ones.) If "clean you" restore points that you will regain, say 4 to 6 GB of space depending on the question of whether the last restore point has been preserved; However, within 24 hours files system will have created another restore point and you would have lost another 2 GB, and this continues until all 12% of disk space was filled once more. To be honest, it's a vicious circle. Once the option is to reduce the amount of space that system restore can use to restore points. You can do this by following my instructions here:http://vistasupport.mvps.org/decrease_storage_space_allocated_to_system_restore.htm these instructions, however, are not for the faint hearted.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web:http://vistasupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com