Solved Msconfig maximum memory issue

[Alojz]

Hello!

Msconfig - boot - advanced - unchecked maximum memory - windows 7 detected 4096 of memory (what is true, i have 4 gb memory on my system)

After ok, and restart in maximum memory field there is not 4096 it is 0

Is that normal behaviuor?

My computer - properties - installed memory - it says 4gb installed

Any idea?

Regards!!!

 

[StalkeR]

If that is 0 than Windows uses all the ram memory. It's normal.

 

[logicearth]

You should have all the checkboxes within that dialog unchecked all of them. Then you should never open it ever again.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/66482-memory-set-maximum-amount-used-windows-7-a.html

 

[Alojz]

Thank you for quick reply!

Regards!!!

 

[StalkeR]

You're welcome !

 

[Dwarf]

Hi Alojz and welcome to W7 Forums

That is perfectly normal. These options are meant for troubleshooting and not normal running. Regardless of what value is shown, so long as the checkbox Maximum memory: remains unticked (clear), as shown here, your system will use the full amount of memory installed (subject to the limitations imposed by a 32-bit OS, if using 32-bit). Likewise, if Number of processors: is unchecked then your system will use all available cores, otherwise if that option is checked it will be restricted to the number of cores stated.

 

[StalkeR]

Also we have tutorial for that.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/66482-memory-set-maximum-amount-used-windows-7-a.html

 

[Alojz]

You guys are great, thank you all for quick support!

 

[Dwarf]

You're welcome, Alojz.

 

[henry4]

msconfig

Please I checked d box for maximum memory and edited from 4097 to 256 please from all indications now seems am finished as I can no longer understand my system. I tried going back, but instead it is telling me no space for that again. Please what must be done to reverse this... thanks

 

[tps5352]

This Thread REALLY Saved Me

[FONT=&quot]I am now using Windows 8.1 (and will post something on the Win-8 Forum) on an old Dell XPS 600 desktop PC. But this Win-7 thread on maximum memory settings really saved me; THANKS. Lessons learned:[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]First off, there is probably NO legitimate way to increase RAM capacity of most old computers.
  
  [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Second, never fiddle with the Maximum Memory settings in Msconfig.exe (“System Configuration;” “Boot” tab; “Advanced options”). No matter the temptation, leave the "Maximum Memory" box unchecked.
  
  [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]And for the love of God whatever you do, do NOT re-boot the computer with the Maximum Memory box checked and maximum memory set (e.g., by Windows) at zero. (Very BAD!)
  
  [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Regardless of the Windows version, it seems like corrective options provided at boot-up almost never help with YOUR particular problem.
  
  [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]So if you find yourself in the quandary where your computer won’t boot after you inadvertently changed memory settings in Msconfig, use instructions in the recommended tutorial (Memory - Set Maximum Amount Used by Windows) to manually reset the maximum memory (using Command Prompt commands) to some reasonable number greater than zero.
  
  [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Then without re-booting start-up Windows from the Command Prompt if you can (e.g., using Winint.exe). (Re-booting did not work for me.)
  
  [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]If you manage to get Windows back up and running, re-enter Msconfig a final time, make sure the maximum memory box is unchecked (the way it is supposed to be in order to use maximum available memory), save, and re-boot. Then, as someone said, do not ever touch these settings again if you know what’s good for you.[/FONT]

(Whew! My next step was going to be to re-install Windows. Thanks, people.)

 

[lehnerus2000]

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(Whew! My next step was going to be to re-install Windows. Thanks, people.)

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