How do you know what kind of memory a computer has?

A friend of mine is having problems with his computer and one conclusion we came to is that he needs more memory in order to be able to download AT&T's Online Protection Program so he can scan his computer for viruses and spyware. When we tried to download it, it said that his computer needs 256 MB of Ram in order to download it and he only has 128 MB of Ram.



I went to System Properties in Control Panel where it tells you what operating system you have, how much memory you have and how fast your CPU is. I thought it also told you what type of memory you have also on this page, but his computer doesn't tell him that in his System Properties. How do I find out what type of memory his computer has? All I know is that his computer is an older Compaq with Windows 98.



Btw, before anyone suggests that he buys a new computer, he can't afford a new computer. And his kids need this computer. Thanks in advance.

Try one of these it will tell about what hardware you have.
http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/?dir=dlo...=sware_dl_3264

Go here http://www.crucial.com/uk/?gclid=CNS...FQljMAod4Sl4OQ and let Crucial install an applet to tell you all you need to know

Isn't there any place I can go on the computer itself to be able to find the type of memory it takes?

It's much simpler if you just go to this site, download the program, and click on the "memory" tab: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Well on compaq's , the older one's go to start--->Settings--->Control Panel--->Compaq Diagnostic's

It tells you what you need to know and more!
(yes I have a Compaq 5722)

If I took the cover off of the case, would the memory chips themselves say on them what type of memory they are?

Yes, but it would be much more simple to download the program CPU-Z and use it. Post up the specifications CPU-Z displays and we can help you determine the exact type of RAM your friend's system needs. Do you have a flash drive you can use to transfer the program to your friend's computer?

No, but can I download it to a CD on my computer and then download it onto his from the CD?

Sure that would work. CPU-Z is a very small program. It's only around 3 megabytes in size.