1GB ram now showing only 512MB

redblade8 said:

So should I just go with 64 bit windows instead of 32bits? I just installed 32bits onto my computer so 'An individual program on 32 bit windows can only address up to 3 gig of ram at most' is that why it is only showing 3GB? I had 64 bits and it always showed 4GB total & available...The only reason I am using 32bits is because Spyware Terminators real time shield does not work on 64 bits windows...( am I losing any performance going from 64bits to 32bits?)

If it's only showing 3 gig usable then most likely the other gig is being used by hardware. You can check in the task manager, performance page and click system monitor, then lok at the memory tab to see where the memory is going.

But yeah to get all your ram for programs you need to go 64 bit. But as you found out there may be a couple of issues that you will have to work (or buy) around...

kucing13 said:

in this forums,you can fill your system specs so that it easy for us to help you in your problem. you can check others too on the bottom of their post (My System Specs).

I'm sure you can see it

done some info i got from it, hope i helped

kucing13 said:

yes..some programs having compatibilty issue with 64, if you are confuse in choosing. you should read Lordbob explaination on 32 and 64 comparison

Thanks =P you are always very helpful. Your signiture says I should rep you ( at least twice =P )
Hmm..any performance boost from your processor going from 32bit to 64? ( or no difference at all when switching..? )

User preference? I use my computer to download many many programs in a week, and to play games & surf the web...Thats about it =P

In answer to a couple of questions:

To help you fill out system specs, I recommend:
SPECCY- System Information Tool http://www.piriform.com/speccy


To determine how much memory you have and how its being used:

HOW MUCH MEMORY DO I HAVE?

METHOD 1
WIN | type MSINFO32 | ENTER

METHOD 2
WIN | type RESOURCE | ENTER | MEMORY tab | PHYSICAL MEMORY section
METHOD 3
WIN + PAUSE/BREAK | SYSTEM section

I prefer Method 2.