Now I am curious. I never noticed the other two slots. I’ve had the cover off many times doing cleaning. 4 would give me an extra GB possibly 1.5 more. I know I had 4 GB put in my laptop at the factory for any future OS upgrades. Could have been this one I knew I could do it later by putting 2-2GB sticks in. I’ve slept since then LOL.
Yes, XP 32bit can only use 3.5. If you but some at ebay make sure it is desktop memory, and the right type and pin number. Even then there is a chance not may not work.,
To CVA,
You DON’T HAVE 2 GB now;you have less than 1 GB PHYSICAL memory.Virtual memory is a work-around that uses your hard disk to substitute for lack of physical memory.Using virtual memory slows everything down.
Try to find 4 1GB sticks of memory compatible for your computer. Then XP can use 3.5 GB and will run much faster.Or if money tight get just two 1 GB sticks for now unless you find a deal on two 2GB sticks. Be sure to ask about compatibility.There are several different types of memory that are NOT interchangeable.
There are external USB 56K modems (I have one or two around somewhere -if you need one send a private message.)Modems that do not depend on Windows are more reliable,if your computer’s internal modem is a Winmodem it will not work with Linux.There are “tweaks” to optimize dial-up modems speed.If you can see an actual connection speed of 50K to 52K that is as good as you’ll likely get;a 56K modem is limited to 53K actual speed by regulations on power in the phone lines.
You really don’t want to put too much into an old computer.
A friend of mine bought a used Dell last summer at a hamfest for $5 and then paid $2 to another fleamarketer for memory.It works fine running XP.
I am using right now a Dell picked up for $20 at a local fleamarket.