Gain lost RAM?

computerxpert · 04-01-2007, 05:16 PM

How do I recover lost RAM (Random Access Memory)? I Normally had 256MB RAM and now it says i went down to about 248MB RAM. Is there a way i can recover the 8MB Missing so i can play world of warcraft again?

dai · 04-01-2007, 05:27 PM

does your video use shared memory

computerxpert · 04-01-2007, 05:38 PM

From what i know it doesnt use shared memory

dai · 04-01-2007, 05:40 PM

check in the bios and see if any is allocated to video

adamb_135 · 04-02-2007, 09:23 PM

try clearing the CMOS by removing the large watch battery out of the motherboard for 5 minutes then putting it back in. also make sure in bios that everything for your ram is set to AUTO.

**MaverickUK** · 04-03-2007, 06:19 AM

Your virtual memory may also be using it up. Also the Operating System installed on your computer uses or may use some of the available RAM and make it unavailable for use. To check the exact amount of RAM you have installed, enter BIOS and go to the area for RAM it will more than likely show the full amount you have installed.

Nick.

**MaverickUK** · 04-04-2007, 02:37 AM

LOL. Just realised what i have said, forget about the Virtual Memory part.

04-01-2007, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
computerxpert Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Gain lost RAM? How do I recover lost RAM (Random Access Memory)? I Normally had 256MB RAM and now it says i went down to about 248MB RAM. Is there a way i can recover the 8MB Missing so i can play world of warcraft again?

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adamb_135 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CA Posts: 155 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Gain lost RAM? try clearing the CMOS by removing the large watch battery out of the motherboard for 5 minutes then putting it back in. also make sure in bios that everything for your ram is set to AUTO.

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MaverickUK TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cheshire, England. Posts: 710 OS: XP Home My System	Re: Gain lost RAM? Your virtual memory may also be using it up. Also the Operating System installed on your computer uses or may use some of the available RAM and make it unavailable for use. To check the exact amount of RAM you have installed, enter BIOS and go to the area for RAM it will more than likely show the full amount you have installed. Nick. __________________ Currently studying: CompTIA A+ CompTIA N+ Cisco Certified Network Associate Last edited by MaverickUK : 04-03-2007 at 06:26 AM.

04-04-2007, 02:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
MaverickUK TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cheshire, England. Posts: 710 OS: XP Home My System	Re: Gain lost RAM? LOL. Just realised what i have said, forget about the Virtual Memory part. __________________ Currently studying: CompTIA A+ CompTIA N+ Cisco Certified Network Associate