Total vs Available Physical Memory Prob

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NevR

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Now, I know for sure this is prob the wrong spot to post in...But never the less I'm hoping someone can help...

I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit and the problem I'm having is my computer is not using its full Memory, like, It came with 3gigs, and I upgraded it to 4.50 gigs and it says I still have 1.56 remaining.

Now I've heard people say have I remaped it...But I dont know how. Apparently I can use my extra 1.56 thats...Not being used since I upgraded it...I thought it was automatic.

I'm just looking for a answer so I can use my extra RAM.

(I have looked at a hotfix and when I go to download it, it says a server error or whatever and I can't download it.)

Thank-you for reading, Prob not all the information is here but I'll be looking for a reply.
 

My Computer

System One

You will have to upgrade to 64bit to use all of the ram you will only be able to use 3.2 or something of the ram you have installed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
I thought 32 bit could use up to 4 and nothing higher? In any case, any instructions on how to use my unused ram (if need be Ill upgrade but I would like a answer :) )
 

My Computer

System One

32 Bits system can handle max 3 gb of ram.
64 Bits system can handle more than 4 gb ram (max of 64 gb i remember) so your unique solution is to upgrade to a 64 bits version.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP 6730s
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5670 @ 1.80 ghz 4 mb L2 Cache
    Memory
    2 GB Ram DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4500MHD 128 MB own ram, 796 shared
    Sound Card
    HD Audio Output
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 max on the laptop (1920x1080 on Full Hd Screen :) )
    Hard Drives
    150 Gb Toshiba 7200 rpm
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    7 Mega download, 1 mega upload
Like i answered in another topic, there's no way to upgrade a 32 bits version to a 64, so you will need to buy another Vista DVD 64 bits and do a clean install of it.
REMEMBER THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!: Be sure your system IS CAPABLE of running 64 bits OS, check your motherboard/pc/laptop or whatever documentation before. Some manufacturers include a 64 bit version of the system in addition of the 32 bits version installed on the system, but only with systems capable to run a 64 bits version.
So:
1)Be 100% sure your system can run 64 bits version of the OS
2)Call your manufacturer and ask if it gives a free 64 bit DVD as an upgrade, if not, go buying it
3)Do a clean install
If your system cannot handle the 64 bits version, you will need to sell your RAM, there's no way to make use so much ram in a 32 bits version.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP 6730s
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5670 @ 1.80 ghz 4 mb L2 Cache
    Memory
    2 GB Ram DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4500MHD 128 MB own ram, 796 shared
    Sound Card
    HD Audio Output
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 max on the laptop (1920x1080 on Full Hd Screen :) )
    Hard Drives
    150 Gb Toshiba 7200 rpm
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    7 Mega download, 1 mega upload
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Q6600
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h
    Hard Drives
    2x250GB HDDs
    1x60GB OCZ SSD
    6 external disks 60 to 640GBs
    Other Info
    Also 1xHP desktop, 1xHP laptop, 1xGateway laptop
I think whs has made the point. Just to clarify - a 32-bit Vista OS can only address a total of 4GB of memory. As well as RAM, this address space also includes the addresses of your system devices. These addresses cannot be used for RAM access, thus reducing the amount of memory that can be used by that amount. Depending on your system hardware and configuration, a 32-bit system can actually only access between 3.25GB and 3.75GB (typically, 3.5GB or lower). You can get a bit of this memory back by going into your BIOS and disabling any devices you don't need. For example, if you have a parallel port but don't use it, you can disable it and release the resources (including address allocation) that it would normally use.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
    Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
    Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
    Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
    WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
    Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
    WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25
    Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
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