Resolved Ram for XP PRO

Hi, Can anyone tell me if XP Pro with 64bit system will run 4 gig of ram , I have seen that it will only handle about 3 gig?
Thanks Des.

 

Hi Des,

Windows XP 64bit will utilise more than 4Gb RAM (up to 16GB actually), I think you're confused with 32Bit systems. Though to be honest XP 64Bit is not the best choice for a 64bit operating system.

 

Thanks Wildfire, that is how my Desktop came , a fair while ago, I only found out about the 64 bit after running SIW.
Thanks Des.

 

Just looked at your system specs, you're showing XP 32Bit

It is possible (and quite likely) that you have XP 32Bit installed on 64Bit hardware. If this is the case you are limited (by the OS) to ~3 to 3.5GB RAM.

If you wish to use more then switch to a 64bit OS but as I indicated previously XP 64bit would not be my first choice (it'd actually be bottom of the list).

 

Hi Wildfire , I have just been rechecking my data with SIW, some places it say's 64 but in the actual Operating system in said 32.????
Thanks anyway I will bump the ram up to 3 and see how I go.
Cheers Des.

 

Thanks Evan , for your input,
Cheers Des.