Satelite a205-s4587

He All,
Have a a205-s4587 that had Vista home and I downgraded it to Windows XP...  I have sound but it Skips and Stalls and any Audio/Video file played any suggestions?  Thanks in Advance

Ram, like most other electronics tend to either fail in the first 30 days or so (usually caused by a manufacturing defect) or they last for a long time (assuming they aren't physically damaged or abused).  Most GOOD quality ram has a lifetime warranty, something they wouldn't give if they didn't expect the product to last a good while.  It is possible thaqt your ram is defective.  Go to Memtest, download their CD ISO image, create the self booting CD, and run it to see if the memory errors out or not.  If you get ANY errors then the ram does need to be replaced which should be covered under warranty (unless you purchased cheap stuff).  The ram of choice around here tends to center on the KTT line of Kingston ram (Toshibas's tend to have problems with their Value Line) which does have a lifetim warranty and is reasonably priced.
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    If you don't post your COMPLETE model number it's very difficult to assist you. Please try to post in complete sentences with punctuation, capitals, and correct spelling. Toshiba does NOT provide any direct support in these forums. All support is User to User in their spare time.

  • How to Install WinXP SP2 on Satellite A205-S4587 without USB FDD

    Hi all.
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    Randall555 wrote:
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    specs 
    satelite a665 - 26050
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    intel hd 3000
    downloaded lates bios update from toshiba site here (problems were here before i updated bios , bios update didnt fix anything)
    intel hd 3000 driver - 8.15.1993 - 2010

    Probably this one. 
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