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Will Win Xp 32 bit work on 4 gb ram?

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/will-win-xp-32-bit-work-on-4-gb-ram.114893/

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masthiren Original post #1
May 7, 2009 at 9:20 AM
recently i bought Toshiba A305-S6898...having 4 GB ram ..C2D T5800...i have removed the preinstalled Vista 64 bit ...and while installing win xp 32 bit i got some problem during installation of graphic card but i managed to install them...but it runs very slow...it takes 15 to 20 minutes to boot...can u suggest me what should i do?...should i go for xp 64 bit?
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ashu888ashu888 #2
May 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM
^^

i think its jus tat there has NOT been a smooth install ...coz if it came preinstalled with x64 bit OS, there shud be absolutely NO problem in running a 32bit OS.. jus reinstall ur OS (be it any one--- 32bit or 64bit).. :)

also, the s.ware (drivers0 for graphics card is different, say for a 32bit OS, the graphics drivers needed are 32bit and so on.. :)

but if u want a DUAL OS Setup (for eg: win xp pro 32bit and Win vista x64) then install 32bit OS first and then install 64bit os.. :)

and plz post ur results.... :)
ashu888ashu888
ashu888ashu888 #3
May 7, 2009 at 11:10 AM
^^

i think its jus tat there has NOT been a smooth install ...coz if it came preinstalled with x64 bit OS, there shud be absolutely NO problem in running a 32bit OS.. jus reinstall ur OS (be it any one--- 32bit or 64bit).. :)

also, the s.ware (drivers for graphics card is different, say for a 32bit OS, the graphics drivers needed are 32bit and so on.. :)

but if u want a DUAL OS Setup (for eg: win xp pro 32bit and Win vista x64) then install 32bit OS first and then install 64bit os.. :)

and plz post ur results.... :)
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masthiren #4
May 7, 2009 at 11:41 AM
installation was smooth though..i was having problem installing graphics card drivers..also it shows me only 3 GB ram...with 200 Mhz freq..but it is 4 Gb with 800 Mhz...
ashu888ashu888
ashu888ashu888 #5
May 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM
32bit OSes (say win xp pro 32bit) will show jus 3GB RAM (sumtimes jus 2GB) wen originally there is 4GB available.. :)

atleast that was the case with me on my new system (in my siggy) until i flashed (updated the bios for my desktop mobo) :)

do one thing,. install a small s/.ware known as CPU-Z (foofle for it) and see wat values are detected by it for ur RAM .. :)
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pimpom #6
May 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM
The presence of 4 GB RAM will not cause a problem with a 32-bit OS, but only 3 GB will be useable.
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masthiren #7
May 7, 2009 at 11:55 AM
the problem of slowing is only with the processor hungry applications...like playing a movie in VLC player...also pc's sound crackers ...
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pimpom #8
May 7, 2009 at 1:06 PM
But you said that it takes 15-20 mins to boot........
satyamy
satyamy #9
May 7, 2009 at 1:15 PM
the maximum RAM Supported by WinXP is 3GB even if you install 4GB on your board XP will show your 3GB

*www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/server/PAE/PAEmem.mspx