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Computer shows 3.25gb or ram when i have 8GB installed
ok my computer shows 3.25gb or ram when i have 8GB installed these are bran new sticks and they both work fine i have also disabled PAE from the boot.ini file but it still says 4 but i would like to get my full 8 is there a way to do this?
rdunnill
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January 24th, 2012 09:00
XP (both 32- and 64-bit) has been deprecated and is nearing end of life, but it's still supported with updates and patches.
I've used XP x64 on four different mainboards (including two Gigabyte H67 boards bought last year) and all hardware had 64-bit drivers.
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January 22nd, 2012 18:00
One condition is that you be using a 64 bit operating system, but we cannot advise you on the hardware requirements since you have not told us what computer model you are using.
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January 22nd, 2012 19:00
Minkiss
When you have a 32-bit operating system, this does not recognize 8gb of memory, 3±gb is all a 32-bit system can address.
Basically what it means is, while you can install 8gb of memory in the system, the reason it’s not recognized is mainly due to the 32-bit applications on memory address limitations.
64-bit processors & operating systems will recognize beyond the 32-bit limitation.
Bev.
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January 22nd, 2012 19:00
it a computer i built myself first one too its running 32 bit xp with an AMD FX quad core
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January 23rd, 2012 10:00
theflash1932
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January 23rd, 2012 10:00
There is no way to "upgrade" between architectures ... you must reinstall. XP 64-bit is not nearly as stable (or as supported by device drivers, etc.) as XP 32-bit and Vista/7 64-bit, so hopefully you don't run into issues running XP x64.
theflash1932
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January 23rd, 2012 11:00
That's good to hear.
rdunnill
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January 23rd, 2012 11:00
XP x64 is very stable and I've had no problems with drivers after installing it on four different machines.
That being said, there's little reason to be using it now.
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January 24th, 2012 05:00
64 Bit XP was abandoned by Microsoft so often 64 bit drivers for XP cannot be found.
Minkiss
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January 24th, 2012 05:00
Ok then I guess ill give 64 a try cause I would like to be able to use my memory I have considering my motherboard supports up to 32GB I just how have to figure out how to install XP with 64 but I'm sure my good friend google can help with that
Minkiss
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January 24th, 2012 10:00
Can some one give me a good like to get a 64 bit op sys as I have a 32bit op sys
rdunnill
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January 24th, 2012 10:00
Windows 7 Home Premium: www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx
Windows 7 Professional: www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx
Use coupon code BTENJHG44 at checkout for 15% off -- good through January 25, 2012.
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January 24th, 2012 10:00
"a good like"??
If you are looking for a place to find a 64-bit installation CD, you may not find one. Check eBay. There were few enough people who used 64-bit XP, that they will be much harder to find than a 32-bit CD.
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January 24th, 2012 10:00