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Is it harmfull to have more RAM than XP will recognise installed?

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by Robin997, Mar 29, 2009.

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  1. Robin997 Newcomer, in training

    hello there!

    i have recently bought 4GB DDR2 RAM to replace my single old 1GB stick.

    However, i understand XP 32 bit will only recognise and use around 3GB, so when i install my 4GB of RAM, will it be harmfull to my pc having more RAM installed than the OS can handle???


    any replies appriciated.
    Robin997, Mar 29, 2009
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  2. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    no. its not harmful at all.
    LinkedKube, Mar 29, 2009
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  3. iMoose Newcomer, in training

    I thought it was a good idea, I maxed-out my laptop with 4GB. Now I know I'm done upgrading, that aspect at least.
    iMoose, Mar 29, 2009
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  4. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Actually the only "harm" (other than slightly extra power requirements for extra Ram cards)
    Is, many users have stated that when or if they re-install Windows, their computer has faulted
    But removing the extra Ram cards (back to default) before running Windows setup has cured this
    Now this is only from what I have seen myself and from other members stating the same
    I can only conclude it is something to do with OEM installs being usually Windows restore images.
    kimsland, Mar 29, 2009
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  5. AudioVayne Newcomer, in training

    Well what's the worst that could happen? Really? Any why did you get a 4Gig stick? Does your machine only have one RAM slot?
    AudioVayne, Mar 29, 2009
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