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The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
February 03 2010 06:50 GMT
#1
I have a question...My computer originally came with vista ultimate but I down graded it to xp...
I have 6 GB of ram installed in it but when i'm running xp it only say i have about 3 gb of ram or so...
does anyone know what cause this?
also i'm missing a driver called "beanbag emulation device"
-_-''
I know there are many computer whiz here at tl...please explain...I don't really need 6 gb of ram but I would be nice to have computer recognize i have 6 gigs..

2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
allluckysevens7777
Profile Joined February 2009
United States53 Posts
February 03 2010 06:54 GMT
#2
Sounds like 32 bit OS. Need XP x64 (e.g.) to recognize more than the 3 or so you're seeing.
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-03 06:57:33
February 03 2010 06:54 GMT
#3
You probably installed 32-bit XP.

Since someone already posted this, I'll try to elaborate a little to make my post more useful:

The absolute maximum RAM alloted by any 32-bit OS is 2^32, and 32-bit Windows OS can only utilize approximately 3.5 GB (around there) of RAM. If you want to use all 6 GB of RAM, you need a 64-bit OS.

I have no idea what beanbag emulation device is
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LxRogue
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
United States1415 Posts
February 03 2010 06:55 GMT
#4
I believe XP is limited to 4 GB. It's strange that only 3 GB show up, are there 2 x 3 GB sticks or something?
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
February 03 2010 07:00 GMT
#5
On February 03 2010 15:55 LxRogue wrote:
I believe XP is limited to 4 GB. It's strange that only 3 GB show up, are there 2 x 3 GB sticks or something?


That's Vista. I did some Google search, it seems that the OS supports upwards of 4GB of RAM, but application can only see 3.25 gigs.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
LxRogue
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
United States1415 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-03 07:21:27
February 03 2010 07:17 GMT
#6
On February 03 2010 16:00 Cambium wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 03 2010 15:55 LxRogue wrote:
I believe XP is limited to 4 GB. It's strange that only 3 GB show up, are there 2 x 3 GB sticks or something?


That's Vista. I did some Google search, it seems that the OS supports upwards of 4GB of RAM, but application can only see 3.25 gigs.


I know for a fact that Vista supports well more than 4 GB of RAM... XP is an older OS, back when people had 256 or 512 MB only.

edit: actually it looks like 32 vs 64 bit is what makes the difference
allluckysevens7777
Profile Joined February 2009
United States53 Posts
February 03 2010 07:26 GMT
#7
On February 03 2010 16:17 LxRogue wrote:
edit: actually it looks like 32 vs 64 bit is what makes the difference


Yes
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
February 03 2010 07:31 GMT
#8
ic...thank you for the insight
dang...i guess i'll have to get 64bit XP
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
February 03 2010 07:37 GMT
#9
On February 03 2010 16:17 LxRogue wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 03 2010 16:00 Cambium wrote:
On February 03 2010 15:55 LxRogue wrote:
I believe XP is limited to 4 GB. It's strange that only 3 GB show up, are there 2 x 3 GB sticks or something?


That's Vista. I did some Google search, it seems that the OS supports upwards of 4GB of RAM, but application can only see 3.25 gigs.


I know for a fact that Vista supports well more than 4 GB of RAM... XP is an older OS, back when people had 256 or 512 MB only.

edit: actually it looks like 32 vs 64 bit is what makes the difference


Yea, I meant 32-bit Vista (and XP). 64-bit Vista obviously supports much more than 4 GB of RAM
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
February 03 2010 07:38 GMT
#10
how do i find out if i have 32bit or 64 bit....-_-?
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
February 03 2010 07:40 GMT
#11
Right click my computer -> properties

Somewhere, it will say something like "System Type"
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
February 03 2010 07:43 GMT
#12
On February 03 2010 16:40 Cambium wrote:
Right click my computer -> properties

Somewhere, it will say something like "System Type"


it doesn't...T_T dang im newb
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
Jonoman92
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
United States9110 Posts
February 03 2010 07:46 GMT
#13
Upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit imo.

But yea, 32 bit OS's can only utilize around 3GB or so I hear.
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-03 07:48:36
February 03 2010 07:47 GMT
#14
Okay, I think it's slightly different b/w Vista and XP.

[image loading]


*I think*, if you don't see the 64-bit text, then you are running 32-bit.

edit: yea i'm right
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
February 03 2010 07:48 GMT
#15
ah ic
thx for the help
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
February 03 2010 07:51 GMT
#16
so I'm guessing you are running 32-bit, and that should answer your question about the RAM
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
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