disabling the hiberfile will give you some extra space if you do not hiberbate, and is safe to do.
Open CMD Prompt and type:
powercfg -h off
With your specs Id leave the PF alone
to turn the hiberfile back on if you want to later same command but:
powercfg -h on
Bump!
Type in the start menu search
device manager
and press enter. Find 'Display adapter'. Open by pressing the '+' button, and double click on the device listed.
On the window that pops up, click on the 'Drivers' tab. Find 'Update driver'.
Repeat for the 'Monitor' device.
I did and it says the following:
and....The best driver software for your device is already installed
Windows had determined the driver software for your device is up to date
Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
The best driver software for your device is already installed
Windows had determined the driver software for your device is up to date
Generic PnP Monitor
Frostmourne was right, the reason your system is so slow is due to the fact you've got the bare minimum requirements to run Windows 7. A hard drive the capacity of around 40 gbs (and under) is not recommended, which in your case you are just under.
And its no wonder you are trying to recover space you can't - the drive is too small.
I think you have two options - go back to XP, or buy a new computer with headroom to run Windows 7.
Couldn't I just buy like a new HD, ram, graphic card Etc? What are the recommended requirements for Windows 7? Why would I go to back to XP when I spend money to buy Windows 7?
OOps, i thought you were using a laptop.
I might need some more help on telling you what to buy if you need it...
You'll need extra RAM, another CPU (if possible) and of course another HDD.
We won't force you to spend stuff, we won't bite.
You could, but your specs are a little confusing which makes it difficult to offer any real recommendations.
Is this your machine by any chance? Or at least very similar?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...eg_R1002_USEN#
If so, you're upgrade options are rather limited to be honest.
You could add a larger hard drive or perhaps an AGP video card as well, but you won't be able to upgrade your RAM past 1GB.
Windows 7 System RequirementsWhat are the recommended requirements for Windows 7?
LilDomii-No I have a desktop sorry should have said that. Why would I want another CPU? I plan on buying a new HDD and a new Graphics Card
smarteyeball- Yes that is the exact one I have. I'm planning on upgrading the HDD and Graphics Card should I be able to upgrade those with no problems? Will I be fine not upgrading the RAM? Thanks for the link.
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