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how come when i look at computer properties, it says out of the 4 gigs of ram installed, only 3.25 of it is usable? where'd the rest go?
i am using a dell m90. 32 bit
how come when i look at computer properties, it says out of the 4 gigs of ram installed, only 3.25 of it is usable? where'd the rest go?
i am using a dell m90. 32 bit
Yep, you cannot actually access all of it. 32-bit can address a total of 4GB..and that takes into account video memory, etc.
3.1 to 3.5GB is the most that you will see under 32-bit.
No. Pparks here above explained it better. Even your computer can see all of your 4 gigs, it can not access it all. To access all your RAM, you need a 64-bit Windows.
Kari
Read this and you will understand: Maximum Memory in 32-bit Windows Vista : Windows Vista and Windows 7 Help