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[ddouglass]

If the memory can't be upgraded to at least 512mb (1GB would be better but don't think it is possible) then yes it may be time to spend some money. The problem is with the shared memory. It really just doesn't work that well with video.
This is the reason I have stayed away from laptops. They are under powered, get too hot and never have enough memory with no way to increase it. Instead I prefer a shuttle type desktop that offers me the ability to upgrade or replace any part without costing me for a whole new unit.
Are you disabling the wireless network connection when you run Hoster? Also if you have an anti-virus program and or a Spyware program running be sure to disable them.

[Glen Turner]

I'm still sitting here messing with the darn thing and I should have known that the "Experts" you are - are correct. Not enough memory on video. When I drag the box over to the monitor it really shows up there. In other words it's doing it (lagging) even when there is no monitor connected, it just hard to see. It is a crime the way they say it's "XYZmb" card when it's not.

My laptop shows it as 256mg Graphics Card Manufacturer Powered by ATI Graphics Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 Bus Type PCI Express BIOS Date 2006/03/29 Memory Size 256 MB Memory Type HyperMemory
Core Clock in MHz 209 MHz Memory Clock in MHz 252 MHz

At least I know now what I have to do....I don't see any way around getting a new Video Card.....Do you?

Thanks for all the help and I'll be looking around the threads while I'm waiting to upgrade. This really can be fun.....Thanks again my friends...

[Glen Turner]

Oh yeah, I did disable wireless, spyware and anything else that could be running. My son (the software engineer) and I went thru it via remote access and he came to the same conclusion...Video was problem.....Maybe I'll hear from my other rocket scientist from Dell tomorrow...Thanks again..I'm still open for any other suggestions.....

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by Glen Turner

Oh yeah, I did disable wireless, spyware and anything else that could be running. My son (the software engineer) and I went thru it via remote access and he came to the same conclusion...Video was problem.....Maybe I'll hear from my other rocket scientist from Dell tomorrow...Thanks again..I'm still open for any other suggestions.....

Suggestions you shall have then

I did a little research for you. The x1300 goes in a slot on the motherboard. The only upgrade card for this model is the x1400. It has 128mb actual memory on it. It is possible to upgrade that card. I also checked my old favorite, Ebay, and these sell for about $60 used. Taking apart a notebook is not a project for the feint of heart, but can be done. It is handy to have a camera ready to take pictures along the way to remind you what it used to look like This is a link to a Dell article on replacing this card

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Setting...umentation.URL

I have only disassembled 2 notebooks before. It was not as bad as I first thought. Just take your time and move slowly. They have very odd connectors and short short short cables. Look at all sides of the piece you are removing to see if it is connected to anything not immediately apparent. I figure it's worth a shot. Better than throwing out an otherwise useable notebook.

[laddie]

Originally Posted by Glen Turner

Oh yeah, I did disable wireless, spyware and anything else that could be running. My son (the software engineer) and I went thru it via remote access and he came to the same conclusion...Video was problem.....Maybe I'll hear from my other rocket scientist from Dell tomorrow...Thanks again..I'm still open for any other suggestions.....

Glen, you never did say. Are you running Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11)?

[Glen Turner]

I'm sorry laddie I forgot to get back to you......YES I am and I can't find wmp9 anywhere....It didn't show up available still for XP Pro........suggestions????? You think that might solve my issues???? I guess I could always delete wmp11, see if that helped and go get again if I needed to..heck, I've tried just about everything else...I'm close but not there yet...

[Glen Turner]

thanks for the suggestions marklwood....I'll try anything once. I am use to working on desktops since 1992 (back when 286's came out with cd caddies and all). I know laptops will be different but if someone put it together, I can take it apart (just hope I can put it back together ) . I'll check out the link and see what's involved. Thanks again....

[laddie]

Originally Posted by Glen Turner

I'm sorry laddie I forgot to get back to you......YES I am and I can't find wmp9 anywhere....It didn't show up available still for XP Pro........suggestions????? You think that might solve my issues???? I guess I could always delete wmp11, see if that helped and go get again if I needed to..heck, I've tried just about everything else...I'm close but not there yet...

Just go to the control panel and remove windows media player 11, it will roll back to window media player 9, or the last version you loaded before 11.

[hwheeler43]

Hey Glen, I may be off base but I have not seen this suggestion. Right cick on your desktop and select Properties. Then advanced, then Troubleshoot. Try adjusting your hardware acceleration. Since this is a problem with graphics I think this may help. Hope so anyhoo.

[bryant]

Originally Posted by Glen Turner

I'm still sitting here messing with the darn thing and I should have known that the "Experts" you are - are correct. Not enough memory on video. When I drag the box over to the monitor it really shows up there. In other words it's doing it (lagging) even when there is no monitor connected, it just hard to see. It is a crime the way they say it's "XYZmb" card when it's not.

My laptop shows it as 256mg Graphics Card Manufacturer Powered by ATI Graphics Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 Bus Type PCI Express BIOS Date 2006/03/29 Memory Size 256 MB Memory Type HyperMemory
Core Clock in MHz 209 MHz Memory Clock in MHz 252 MHz

At least I know now what I have to do....I don't see any way around getting a new Video Card.....Do you?

Thanks for all the help and I'll be looking around the threads while I'm waiting to upgrade. This really can be fun.....Thanks again my friends...

That's weird cause the x1300 has always been considered a decent card,