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I need computer help
Replies: 9 — Last Post Aug. 31, 2008 10:46am by makingxmexsmile
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Ok, here's the deal:
I bought a new Lexmark printer/scanner/copier (X2600) yesterday.
My DVD/CD-rom drive isn't working, so I downloaded the software off the internet.
I got the software downloaded at abuot 2:30 this morning, decided to wait til today to install it.
I hit the "install" button and it says I don't meet system requirements. I have enough space, but it says I have 445 MB but need 512 MB.
I called a few people, and they said I should HAVE 512 MB.
Someone want to help me make my computer realize I have 512 MB?

And I'd show you a screenshot of the install screen, but I do't know where the damned screenshots go after I take the pic.

Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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10:34 am on Aug. 31, 2008 | Joined: July 2008 | Days Active: 90
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Do you mean 512MB RAM?

The most likely reason for this is because your computer is old and doesn't have it's own graphics card. Instead it 'borrows' RAM to be used for video or graphical purposes, this is called Shared RAM and is quite common practice for some low end computers even today.

If you don't meet the requirements I guess you'll have to buy more RAM for your computer to fix it.

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What operating system are you running? Have you check the setting on the computer, right click my computer and select properties (if you are running windows) and it should tell you how much RAM you have.

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Have you actually connected the printer yet? And rebooted...?

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Goddamnit...
I have a Dell with Windows Vista.
And it says I only have 446 MB >.<
Anyone know how much it might cost me to get enough RAM?

((And btw, I appreciate the help!))

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Quote: from makingxmexsmile at 12:39 pm on Aug. 31, 2008
Goddamnit...  
I have a Dell with Windows Vista.  
And it says I only have 446 MB >.<  
Anyone know how much it might cost me to get enough RAM?  

((And btw, I appreciate the help!))

Is it a laptop or desktop? Also running Vista on less than 512 MB must take forever to start up.

Post edited at 10:41 am on Aug. 31, 2008 by piemaster

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What os are you running? If it's windows xp or vista, it can usually install your printer for you. I think the 512mb refers to your system memory, not your actual free space.

& after you take a screenshot you have to paste it into paint & then save it

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It's a desktop and I have Vista.

And I don't know how to paste it because I hit the button and like...nothing happens....

>.< I hate my computer sometimes...

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Quote: from makingxmexsmile at 12:41 pm on Aug. 31, 2008
It's a desktop and I have Vista.  

And I don't know how to paste it because I hit the button and like...nothing happens....

>.< I hate my computer sometimes...

For the screenshot... open a photo editor and click 'edit' and then 'paste' after you hit the 'print screen' button.

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Ok, thanks :P

You guys have been a load of help, really. I appreciate it :P

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