adding memory, un-installing programs: For a definite non-tech person, is it easy to un-install programs not wanted in this computer?
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Open control panel and choose "add/remove" programs...scroll down to the program you want to uninstall and click yes to the uninstall option. It's a good idea to reboot your computer once that is done. The NB505 has one slot for memory you will need to open the back of your netbook and remove the one gig stick already in that slot, then insert the 2 gig stick. No, it does not have to be from Toshiba but stick with the better known brands of Crucial or Kingston...$33 is about average for a compatible 2 gig stick. I ordered mine from Crucial through Amazon..."CT25664AC800 2 GIG 200-pin SODIUM DDR2-6400 Memory Module." I don't recall any instructions with the netbook but they will come with the memory stick. Be sure to unplug the netbook AND remove the battery before you open the case!
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The easiest fix you can install in less than a minute and is totally safe. No browser add-ons, adds or other crap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N1J5PZ-9zg. I'm not at all tech savvy (I'm a graphic designer) and I was able to get that awful Windows 8 off in less than 5 minutes. And the guy who tells you how is a hoot!
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Yes you can. Just note that it is a bit slow, so it is good for things such as adding programs, apps and such, but running from disk or movies I would say no.
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Great question as I intended to add memory however it is very difficult to get this computer open. Many posts say "just slide off the back" except there is nothing to slide. Found info on YouTube but you basically take out the few exposed screws and then slowly pry off the back. Every post describing this mention that when you "pry" you will break some of the retaining clips. Acer live help is USELESS and only tells you (after a million questions) to go to a authorized service center. Like the all-in-one clean design and after you get rid of tons of ACER useless software and finally get the hand of Win 8 I'm pretty pleased except for the fact of adding memory is a task and as such haven't done it! Great question as I intended to add memory however it is very difficult to get this computer open. Many posts say "just slide off the back" except there is nothing to slide. Found info on YouTube but you basically take out the few exposed screws and then slowly pry off the back. Every post describing this mention that when you "pry" you will break some of the retaining clips. Acer live help is USELESS and only tells you (after a million questions) to go to a authorized service center. Like the all-in-one clean design and after you get rid of tons of ACER useless software... » Read More Great question as I intended to add memory however it is very difficult to get this computer open. Many posts say "just slide off the back" except there is nothing to slide. Found info on YouTube but you basically take out the few exposed screws and then slowly pry off the back. Every post describing this mention that when you "pry" you will break some of the retaining clips. Acer live help is USELESS and only tells you (after a million questions) to go to a authorized service center. Like the all-in-one clean design and after you get rid of tons of ACER useless software and finally get the hand of Win 8 I'm pretty pleased except for the fact of adding memory is a task and as such haven't done it! « Show Less
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I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
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The OS is windows but for the life of me I can't remember. Ask if it came with certain programs and it might jog my memory. Sorry
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I can't remember any pre-installed programs being on this drive when I bought it but there certainly aren't any on it now, and I have not formatted it. It's possible I deleted a folder or two when I got it but I can't remember.
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Ok those left over gb is always gonna be there. Let's just say that's the size of the computers brain. If u delete em, ur computer is done.
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If your new computer uses 64 bits, you can forget it. It won't even install the program, and from what I've read, the company doesn't plan to fix the problem.
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No, not at all! you have to also buy and install RAM, a hard drive, and Windows!
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I moved everything. I wanted the OS. Maybe you could clone it all and then remove all the applications. Or maybe someone else has a better idea.
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yes, undo 4 screws and add a stick of laptop memory. there are videos on youtube how to do it. very simple.
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Yes. You can move everything over. What's programs that are not compatible would just need to be installed with the correct install.
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my computer "guys" added some memory without much difficulty. Replacing the hard drive is above my pay grade
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No, but you can move some applications over to the memory card after installation.
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You can increase the ram from 2 to 4gb. This is best done by a professional, as the slot is under the motherboard at the bottom of the case, and you need special tools to unclip the case. You probably could also increase the size of the HD, but it isn't really necessary...everything is stored on the cloud and it comes with 100gb of space in google's cloud service (for 2 years I think). I know you can download certain programs for offline use, but apart from word processing and a few simple games, you can't really use chrome OS much off if the Internet.
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Hello, This is what I found.... System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable Maximum amount of memory a computer can support (as opposed to the amount that comes preinstalled).