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October 11th, 2004 13:00

decreasing memory

Hi, I  have been having some issues since I upgraded my memory. from time to time I get a message just after booting: Decreasing memory press F2 or ....
 
I upgraded my memory from 512 to 768 . I thought that the memory was bad so I returned it and get another one , then after a week I got the same problem. so contacted the supplier Vikings and sent them the memory and they sent me a new one. I am still having some issue. I am starting to worry if the problem comes from my laptop.
inspiron 8500 xp pro.
 
Anyone has any idea of what could be the problem ?
 
Thanks.
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    bacillus

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    Posted October 11th, 2004 13:00

    try sending the memory back & get some guaranteed sticks from http://www.crucial.com
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    taverny

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    Posted October 11th, 2004 13:00

    you don't think vikings is a good company for memory?
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    taverny

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    Posted October 11th, 2004 18:00

    ok , I believe you so. I will try to order a new memory.
    Thanks
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    bacillus

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    Posted October 11th, 2004 18:00

    let's just say the dells can be very picky on what memory is compatible with it.
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    Greg Gaudreau

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    Posted October 11th, 2004 20:00

    You might also want to do a virus scan as decreased memory may also be the result of a virus.

    Greg

     

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    auburnjav

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    Posted October 11th, 2004 23:00

    well i use a program called freeram xp. it places a icon on my toolbar telling me how much ram is free and whenever needed i can have it free up any avalble ram.  you can get it at download.com and its freeware so what the heck
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    snapohead

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    Posted October 12th, 2004 04:00

    Dont rule out a faulty ram slot on the MB either.
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    taverny

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    Posted October 12th, 2004 12:00

    Thanks for all your posting.

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