Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: HELP!! x64 bit OS detects only 3.25G ram out of 8G

29 Jan 2011   #1

Windows 7 Home Premium
 
 
HELP!! x64 bit OS detects only 3.25G ram out of 8G

HELP!

I don't know what the heck happened!



Just a few days ago my Windows 7 HP was working PERFECTLY and it was detecting all of my 8Gb of DDR3 @ 1333 Mhz and now... it says ONLY 3.25Gb Usable!

WHAT THE HECK!!

Please help me resolve this problem
all my ram bars are working perfectly, my motherboard is brand new
My System SpecsSystem Spec

29 Jan 2011   #2

Win7 Ultimate SP1 x64 / Windows 8 Pro / Android
Mauritius
 
 

Did you disable Memory Remap in your BIOS? (it must be enabled)
Reset the settings to your BIOS to default values
Is your BIOS detecting all the 8GB?

Uncheck Max mem from msconfig (msconfig>Boot>Advanced options)
My System SpecsSystem Spec
29 Jan 2011   #3

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

well if you have windows 7 starter edition... it's limited to 2gb regardless of x64 or not (there's a hack to get rid of the limit)
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


29 Jan 2011   #4

Windows 7 Home Premium
 
 

@timmit.
I am using windows 7 Home Premium (That's what my HP stands for)

@yowanvista

Doing it right now, will post results back in a few minutes
My System SpecsSystem Spec
29 Jan 2011   #5

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

well your profile said starter edition for a little bit haha
My System SpecsSystem Spec
29 Jan 2011   #6

Windows 7 Home Premium
 
 

oh my god!

Problem resolved.

it was the msconfig limit I don't know how the heck it got enabled.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
29 Jan 2011   #7

Win7 Ultimate SP1 x64 / Windows 8 Pro / Android
Mauritius
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by GothixKhan View Post
oh my god!

Problem resolved.

it was the msconfig limit I don't know how the heck it got enabled.
Most probably by some "Auto system tuners" such as TuneUp etc

Glad you got it fixed
My System SpecsSystem Spec
29 Jan 2011   #8

Windows 7 Home Premium
 
 

thank you for your quick assist fellas, I really appreciate it!
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

 HELP!! x64 bit OS detects only 3.25G ram out of 8G problems?



Thread Tools



Similar help and support threads for: HELP!! x64 bit OS detects only 3.25G ram out of 8G
Thread Forum
after update my antivirus detects Windows Updates & Activation
how win7 detects a DSL router Network & Sharing
Installed CCC 11.1, detects as 10.5 Graphic Cards
My computers only detects one Processor. Hardware & Devices
Adobe detects W7 as Windows NT Software


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:40 AM.


Seven Forums Android App Seven Forums IOS App Follow us on Facebook

Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32