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    Is it necessary to reformat after adding more RAM?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kain, May 9, 2008.

  1. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    I am planning on upgrading to 4GB and want to know if it's recommeneded to reformat after upgrading.
     
    Kain, May 9, 2008
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  2. lennynjnets

    lennynjnets Notebook Consultant

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    Why would you, lol

    No, after BIOS recognizes it, your good to go
     
    lennynjnets, May 9, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Obviously no.it's not related.

    You could do a defrag if you want to :)
     
    The_Observer, May 9, 2008
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  4. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Not at all. ;)
     
    pixelot, May 9, 2008
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  5. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    K, thanks.
     
    Kain, May 9, 2008
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  6. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    I nearly had to re-format.

    I went from 2GB to 4GB, and got a BSOD after a couple of boots, I had to use Vista repair to boot into Vista as it would lockup.

    It turned out a Nvidia file was causing the BSOD.

    Regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 9, 2008
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  7. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    You don`t need to format.
    You need to make a disk with Memtest86+ and check that RAM for a night or so and you`re good to go.
     
    eleron911, May 9, 2008
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  8. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    NO is our answer.

    enjoy your performance BoosT.
     
    Nocturnal310, May 9, 2008
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  9. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    No , and I think you won't see any performance difference after adding 2GB more unless you benchmark it all the time.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, May 9, 2008
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  10. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    no need to reformat. lol.what made u get that idea
     
    McGrady, May 9, 2008
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  11. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    If you have lots of free time, then you can do one.
     
    coolguy, May 10, 2008
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  12. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Like if you are unemployed or your girl friend left you :D
     
    Wirelessman, May 10, 2008
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