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    Installed 4GB RAM but XP Recognises as 3GB

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Madhesh46, Oct 2, 2009.

  1. Madhesh46

    Madhesh46 Newbie

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    I have installed 2GB Ram to the existing 2GB Ram, Aggregated to 4GB. But XP Shows when I right Click on My Computer as 3GB.
     

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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You're using a 32-bit operating system.
     
    Lithus, Oct 2, 2009
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  3. gforce23

    gforce23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You'll need to install the 64 bit version of XP, Vista or Windows 7.
     
    gforce23, Oct 2, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Linux works too.
     
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  5. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Newbie, please read the archives. This comes up ad nauseam.
     
    BinkNR, Oct 2, 2009
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    DxJustin Notebook Consultant

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    The 32-bit architecture is capable of utilizing 4 GB total. This includes all of the system resources, not just the RAM. That's one reason why some computers will show 3 GB or 3.2 GB or sometimes 3.5 GB. It just depends on what resources the individual computer needs. (Correct me if I'm mistaken :D)

    I believe the total throughput is 4096 MB (4 GB).
     
    DxJustin, Oct 2, 2009
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