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ddp
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_ 		20. October 2007 @ 20:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
touch the metal of tower before touching the ram stick(s). do not touch the gold contacts on the ram stick(s) to prevent body oils from contaminating the contacts. just do the reverse of when you removed the old ram for the new ram.
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LufianGuy
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_ 		21. October 2007 @ 00:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Did those videos show the correct way to install DDR SDRAM?

How do I know which way it is keyed to go in?

I haven't touched any of my RAM yet :P
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ddp
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_ 		21. October 2007 @ 00:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes on the video. do what they did on the 2nd video.
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LufianGuy
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_ 		9. November 2007 @ 01:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I installed the 1GB of RAM today and it worked.

My next problem is that I need to upgrade to Windows XP Pro so I can use Advanced File Sharing to let my Xbox play files from my computer (I am using XP Home right now and have to boot into safe mode for advanced file sharing).

Is it possible to upgrade to Windows XP Pro and not wipe my HDD's clean?

How much does a copy of XP Pro go for nowadays?

Also I am thinking I need to buy a new (updated good one) IDE cable for my comp because my PS2 HDD is having problems being read by Winhiip. The last time I wrote a lot of games to the HDD both the HDD and the IDE cable were very hot.

Any Sugggestions?
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_ 		9. November 2007 @ 08:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The cable should never get hot no matter what you're doing with it, so try a new cable first, if that doesn't work it may be something a little more serious. As for XP Pro, it's still not cheap (not even as cheap as Vista Home IIRC, although I still prefer it, so perhaps that's why) but you will need to reinstall windows fully at the very least. You shouldn't need to reformat, however.
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LufianGuy
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_ 		9. November 2007 @ 14:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Any good places I can go to for a new IDE Cable (seems like good quality ones cost about $20)?

What are the best IDE cables?
Flat: http://www.cablestogo.com/product_list.asp?cat%5Fid=906
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Round: http://www.cablestogo.com/product_list.asp?cat%5Fid=926

How do I know how many pins I need?

What do you mean when you say I have to reinstall windows fully?

Will I be able to install XP Pro on the multiple (about 3-4) systems I use in my house?
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sammorris
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You ideally want a round, 80 pin cable. They're not expensive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812105902
On the XP installs, I think if you want to do that you need the retail copy rather than OEM, which costs a fortune.
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LufianGuy
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_ 		9. November 2007 @ 15:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So where is the cheapest place to buy a one computer use copy of Windows XP Pro?
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