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    quick question about ram and vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lordofericstan, Jul 2, 2007.

  1. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    will 32 bit vista recognize 4 gigs of ram or is it only 64bit vista that can recognize it?
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 2, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    32bit Vista will recognize 4GB of RAM, but it won't utilize it. It will only use somewhere between 3.2 and 3.75GB total, depending a lot on what other hardware and drivers you have (video card memory size, etc.) Also realize that 64bit Vista requires signed drivers, so if any of your hardware doesn't have a WHQL certified driver, you won't be able to use it under 64bit Vista.
     
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