Re: Added more RAM but not all is listed on My Computer > Properties

I have an x86 processor, so 32 bit.

"John John" <audetweld@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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How to determine whether your computer is running a 32-bit version or a
64-bit version of the Windows operating system
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218

John

Mark Christensen wrote:
How do I tell?

I'd assume 32 bit.

"John John" <audetweld@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Are you running 32-bit or 64-bit XP?

John

Mark Christensen wrote:


I had a total of 2GB of RAM installed (4 x 512MB). I just installed
another 2GB by removing 2 of the 512MB, so now I have 2 x 2GB and 2 x
512MB for a total of 5GB (and yes they are installed in the correct
matching pairs).

When I started up XP Pro I got the message that the memory had changed
and to hit F2 to enter setup, which I did and it confirmed 5GB is now
installed. So I continuted to load windows. I then right clicked on My
Compuer > Properties and it only lists 3.37GB.

I then went to System Info and on the Summary screen it lists:
Total Physical Memory 5,120.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 2.85 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 5.21 GB

I added more RAM since I do a lot of graphics on this PC and wanted
better performance, but now I'm not sure if I'm using all the additional
RAM I bought. Is some of my new RAM not being used? Is there a way to
get all my RAM to be used?

Mark






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