Was this reply helpful? With a 32 bit version of Windows 7 the maximum RAM is 4gb. If you want more you need a 64 bit version. Limitations on the maximum RAM that can be installed are also set by the motherboard specification. As your motherboard was built was built for Windows XP it could be lower than the 4gb maximum set for all 32 bit versions of Windows 7, except Starter which is 2gb..
Its a limitation of an old design win and your motherboard and possibly Bios - there is no workaround. There is probably little point in upgrading to a later version of win, on your old hardware, even if your hardware supported a later win version, which may be doubtful. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 7 Search Community member.
They both only support 3GB installed ram regardless of how much the mobo has in it's slots. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. How satisfied are you with this discussion? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Richard Diver. How satisfied are you with this reply? Gerry C J Cornell.
Palcouk Volunteer Moderator. Why do you need 32bit? Its a limitation of an old design win and your motherboard and possibly Bios - there is no workaround WinXp is out of support, no more important security updates. In reply to A. User's post on February 3, I posted in Mid January, and all of a sudden a pod of people see it and decide to comment? Even after its successor Windows 8 was released, Windows 7 is still considered industries best. It combines the entertainment features of Home Premium and the business capabilities of Professional, including the ability to run programs in Windows XP Mode.
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