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4gb ram not recognized

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by skyykj, 2009/04/15.

  1. 2009/04/15
    skyykj

    skyykj Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    I have windows xp pro 64 bit version with 4gb ram installed.
    My BIOS sees 4gb but the computer only sees 3.11 gb
    What can I do to fix the problem?
    I have messed around with page file setup and PAE but all I have is the same result.
     
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    wildfire

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    Are you sure you have XP x64? The reason I ask is because that OS does not support nor require PAE. Also the amount memory being reported does suggest a 32bit OS
     
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    Arie

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    What does windows report when you run winver from Start > Run?

    Did you have Windows installed before you increased your memory to 4GB?
     
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    skyykj

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    Arie

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    Well, not sure what to say. WinXP x64 is (or rather was) just a stop-gap OS to get something out for x64, I'd never suggest anyone actually try using it.

    I'd go to Vista x64 instead.
     
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