Why won't 4GB of ram work in windows xp?
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somtimes its very tricky to get a 32bit version of xp to recognize more than 2gb of ram...64bit version of xp does not have this problem
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You need to leave more information.  What computer do you have, what motherboard....\n\nHow many slots in total do you have?\n\nIf you have 4 slots, then the chances are you need to insert 2 RAM modules at the same time.  Not a definite, as will need more info on your computer,  but thats probably likely. You could buy 2 sticks on 1GB, and insert them into the currently filled slots, and put the 2 512Mb in the other slots (if you have 4 slots)  That way you will have 3Gb RAM, should run quite will with that!!!
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The Microsoft recommended value for your virtual memory is 1.5 times the amount of memory you have installed in your computer.  So if you have 512 MB of ram, the suggested amount is 768 mb of ram.\n\nTo change your virtual memory, click on start, then click on control panel and double-click on the system icon. Click on advanced, click on the settings button under performance, click on the advanced tab, and then click on the change button under virtual memory.\n\nYou can read more here at Microsoft which includes information about the recommended settings:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/sysdm_advancd_perform_change_vmpagefile.mspx?mfr=true
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configure your virtual memory to get an additional gb of ram from your hard drive.\nhow-to:\nhttp://www.cyberiapc.com/vm.htm
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easy...\n\ngo to kingston.com and use their ram wizard...  No guess work.\n\nAnoosh's suggestion just uses the system info in the registry.  It can be inaccurate.
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There may be some valuble information on this page, especially at the bottom of the page.  Good reading for your situation. But check the seating of your ram too.\nhttp://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php\nOther thoughts...  Is your computer a server whether peer to peer or dedicated?\nOr, could you have a defective ram chip? In other words, you may detect the memory, but it is not being accessed.  this could be a mother board thing or the memory. Make sure it is COMPLETELY seated in the slot, and see if you continue to have problems.  \n\nAgain, if you work with photo software, where you are opening several photos ( I mean several ) then that could be tying up your memory.  But I am leaning towards a bad chip or a mis-seated chip.  Just another option to check.\n\n\nYou may have a virus, actually.  If you see your resources slowly being used up over time, then you probably do.\nOF course, this is a possible long answer.  But you could try a system restore (reversible),  or scan for viruses, either online or with your current installed one.\nOr, check your virtual memory settings.  Maybe you need to raise them.  And make sure your memory is allocated to programs instead of "background services".\nAlso it is possible that Windows is "reserving" memory for the programs you open, hence tying up memory for the possible resources needed to run the specific program.  If you use memory intensive programs, this is an issue, even with 3gigs, although it should not happen too much, unless you are working with HUGE files.
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I am not giving you any diagrams but giving you the name of the two must have utility programs:\n1.RamBooster/Free RAM XP Pro : Both are equally good(free) and prevent clogging of your virtual memory. With it, you will have less hang-ups and freezings. I recommend it for all those who have 256/512 MB of RAM. Here are the links to both, get any one (getting both would be foolishness, they are like twins)\nhttp://www.download.com/RAMBooster/3000-2086_4-10465453.html?tag=lst-0-1\nhttp://www.download.com/FreeRAM-XP-Pro/3000-2086_4-10516960.html?tag=lst-0-6\n\n2.CCleaner: A multi-utility program, which gets rid of all your trash files, obsolete registries and unwanted auto-start entries with the click of a few buttons. And its FREE and absolutely miniscule! Anyone would love it.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/
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maybe you need more RAM
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1 gig of ram is suffice
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virtual memory is some space that you take from your hard drive and use as memory.\nyou should first check partitions of your hard drive that have better free space.\nthen (in windows XP) right click on "my computer" click "properties" then in "advanced" tab, click on "settings" button in performance part,then click on "advanced" and then "change" in virtual memory part.then select each partition you want and select custom size and give it some space in that partition.remember that your total virtual memory shouldn't reach more than 1.5 times of your RAM.  \nhope that it helps
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Best to buy new PC because Windows XP requires about 512 MB RAM to function efficiently. If you have that much then I would recommend reformatting, it might be better for performance.
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Check your ram, you may have to get a bigger motherboard, because it may not have enough memory to handle the application.
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Increase your ram asap.\n\nRunning winXP on a 64mb machine is silly.
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No there's not a way around it I'm afraid, you'll have to buy more memory. The good news is it'll be cheap for you, probably less than your monthly broadband subscription as you probably have an older system. If you post your RAM specs on here or email me I can tell you what you need and how to install it into your system
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Several. If you run more apps than you have physical memory you will probably crash. If you crash you get no memory dump. Unless your running 4GB leave it alone and let Windows figure it out.
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There is nothing to fix.  You are using a system that has a video card the uses part of your regular memory to operate.  (Standard in all Dell desktops and most other brands).  Because the video card is using the memory, it is not available to Windows, so it does not list it when it shows the system memory.
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windows 95-98 can get away with  32-64mb of ram windows 2000 can do it with 64-128mb  and windows xp needs a minimum 256mb you would need more ram for all operating systems the more you put on the computer and try to run these are not the minimum system req  but a beefed up version