Installing memory is probably the easiest thing you can do inside the 
case. You probably have a 256 MB stick now (64 MB used for onboard 
video) with 192 MB available for the OS and programs. You can add a 512 
MB stick in the second slot. Tigerdirect.com has a sale now for $19.99 
after rebates. This memory should work in your computer and, most 
likely, will be overkill and operate at less than its maximum rating. 
You can check your manual to make sure it is compatible.

Here is a site I found with directions on installing RAM. 
http://www.fonerbooks.com/r_ram.htm

Tom Mayer

Joyce E wrote:
> Many thanks!  Is installing the extra memory something I can do 
> myself?  Or do I need to take this _____ thing to a computer shop?
>
> Joyce
>
>
>
>>
>> 512 mb no less
>>
>
>>>
>>> Joyce E's post (clipped)
>>>
>>> <<<< This is an eMachines bought in November 2005, with 1.8 GHz, 192 
>>> MB RAM,
>>> running Windows XP V 2002 SP 2>>>>
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Though microsoft say 128 MB of ram memory is ok for win xp it does 
>>> require a minimum of 256 MB. <snip> 
>
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