I am wanting to get photoshop for my computer. Requirements say 256 MB of RAM (recommended512 MB) and?

Your C drive is your hard disk space. You have 15.6 gigabytes free so you can install 1.5 gigabytes and still have 14.1 gigabytes free left over.

Your RAM is another issue. In order to find out how much you have on a Windows computer, go to Start->Control Panel (or Start->Settings->Control Panel on Windows 98), double-click on System and look down in the lower right of the window. It should say '# MB of RAM', that number is how much RAM you have so compare it to the 256 minimum/512 recommended to see if you can install the program.

OK, here it is, nice and slow.

First, I can't say if you have 'enough' memory since you don't say how much you have, only how much is recommended for Photoshop.

Photoshop says you need 256MB of RAM minimum in order to run the program. RAM (memory) is that section of the computer where the data that the computer is working on now is placed. This memory requirement does not take into account that you are running any number of other programs at the same time -- the operating system, for instance. Windows XP, Service Pack 2 should have 512MB to run comfortably apart from anything else. Add anti-virus, your browser, IM software, etc. and you should REALLY be looking at having a minimum of 1GB of RAM. Unless you don't mind your computer running at a snail's pace.

It's axiomatic that you can't have too much memory, so if you can add more, do so, and as much as you can afford. (Note: make sure you get coolers for any memory stick above 1GB and get RAM with a lifetime warranty. The big sticks tend to overheat and die.)

The hard disk is storage, like a file cabinet. This is where the computer keeps stuff it's NOT working on at the moment. Photoshop needs 1.5GB of storage space in order to be installed. If the above numbers are right, you've got plenty of room for Photoshop.

As to room for your pictures, a 34GB hard drive is pretty small these days. But you have a couple of options.

A) offload pictures to CDs or DVDs once you've edited them. This not only saves space, it means your pictures are safe if the computer goes terminal (sorry, computer humor).

B) add a hard drive. They're available in capacities up to 1 terabyte (1000 gigabytes) now and the 400 or 500GB units are reasonably priced. Once it's installed, you can just move the entire My Pictures folder to the new drive.

The information you are looking for is available (if you're using Windows) by right clicking the "My Computer" icon and then left clicking on properties.

You are going to be specifically looking at the information under the "Computer:" title. The first is going to say something like "AMD" or "Pentium" this is going to be how fast your processor (the computer's brain is) the second number is going to say something like "1.0 GB or 512MB" this is the amount of RAM (Memory) that the computer has installed. if it recommends 512MB then the program will run fine. If it has only 256MB the program will probably run slow and sluggishly. A gigabyte is larger then a megabyte.

The numbers you posted above refer to how much storage capacity your machine has on its hard disk drive. The total amount-33.3 gigabytes and the amount used- 17.7 gig bytes, which leaves 15.6 gigabytes free. This is a pretty good amount of storage space.

Don't forget to check the Photoshop recommended operating system and processor speeds as well. Operating system refers to what version of Windows you are running (XP, 98, 2000.) Processor speed, as I mentioned above, is how fast your computer can process information.

Good luck!

Ok, from your question, your hard drive (hard-disk) has plenty of room.

Big question now is, is there enough RAM? You can find this out by clicking on your start menu (I assume you're using Windows), open 'Control Panel', Click on 'System'.

A window will pop up called "System Properties" and under the 'General' tab, it will list detail about your computer including the amount of RAM installed. If under the 'Computer' section on the page, it says (at least) 256MB of RAM, then your ok but it WILL be slow. If it says 512MB or so, you'll run a lot smoother.

You should really consider a MINIMUM of 512MB's to run Windows with anyway so if you have a lower RAM amount, I'd recommend getting an upgrade to at least 1GB of RAM.

You'll notice everything runs faster with more RAM!

You can find online help to 'do it yourself' or go to a local computer shop and have it done.

Good luck!

PS, make sure you have good up to date antivirus and a good firewall installed!

Memory (RAM) and Storage (hard disk) are different things. Your hard disk appears to have plenty of room since you have 15.6GB remaining out of 33.3GB total (10 times what you need). In any relatively new computer (last 3-4 years) you should have enough RAM, probably 2-4 times the recommended amount.

On a Windows machine, right-click My Computer and select Properties. Near the bottom you will see how much RAM you have (along with information about your processor and such).

Ok....right click MY Computer and then properties. Under the general tab it will tell you how much ram you have.

If you have 512 MB well, that really isn't enough. Because your Operating System is going to much of that. So, you should then get another 512 MB or 1GB or ram.

Hard drive Storage:

33 GB total hard drive storage space you have

17.7 GB, Out of the you have used

15.6 GB AVAILABLE SPACE.

You need 1.5 for Photoshop.

You're fine.

You would definately need to upgrade your RAM to 512. These programs take up a lot of RAM, especially with the programs already running in the background.

If you intend on loading lots of pics, you will take up space very quickly. If you only have a 33.3 Gig hard drive, I recommend you check into a new computer.

The new ones come with plenty of space. Hope this helps.

You have plenty of hard memory drive space on your machine since you have 15.6GB free and only need 1.5GB. You still need to check your RAM memory though to see if you have 512MB. I assume you are running windows, so right-click "My Computer" (In start menu) and click "properties". You should see the amount of RAM at the bottom of the computer description. It's on the "General" tab (should be defaulted to that tab). Something like this...

Computer:

Intel(R)

Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.5GHz

2.49 GHz, 1.98 GB of RAM

Look at the number before "of RAM".

Photoshop is a beast and runs slow on my machine with a full 2GB of RAM so I definately recommend at least 512MB like it says. Btw, 1000MB = 1GB.

You have plenty of hard drive, but you need to right click on My Computer and see how much memory you have. It will be in the Computer section and the number will be followed by RAM. I suggest you have at least a gig and any computer store can help you buy the right type and install it for you.

It needs 1.5 GB of your memory, you have 15.6 GB left. Yes, it will fit on your computer, but, you need atleast 256 MB of RAM. To find out how much Ram you have, Find the "My Computer" icon on your desktop, and right-click it. Then go down and click (left button) "properties". It hen shows you your RAM, as demonstrated on this site http://www.computermemoryupgrade.net/how-much-ram-...