2006-07-10 03:53:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
RAM has nothing to do with your files. RAM is the memory space that programs work in. For example, if you are at the library, the shelves are your hard drive, where the data is stored. The desk that you sit at and take notes is the RAM of the computer, the space you use to work. The bigger the desk, the more programs (books) you can have open at one time and use. Just because you get a new, bigger desk, doesn't mean the books disappear and are lost, they just go back to their shelf.
2006-07-10 03:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you planning on replacing?
You can certainly replace the RAM in your machine with a larger RAM
module. To do this, you'll need to turn your machine off, open it up,
replace the SIMM (or DIMM or whatever it is), put it all back together
and turn it on. It should boot with all of your existing files.
You may find that it is not possible to add or replace the RAM modules
in your machine - so you have to get another one. In that case, the new
machine won't have any of the old data on it, so you'll need to figure out
how to transfer the information.
You can probably connect the old drive to the new system, but it will
require opening the machine, etc.
When you buy a new computer, many stores will provide (for some
cost) a service whereby information is transferred from your old machine
to your new one.
2006-07-10 03:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can change the RAM without loosing any file. The files are in the hard disc.
2006-07-10 03:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by Pippo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all your files are stored on the hard drive your ram is only used to help the access of the memory on the hard drive.
2006-07-10 03:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Memory is not the same as file storage. Your files are stored on your hard drive. Changing your memory will have no affect on your hard drive.
2006-07-10 03:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you computer should have several memory slots you dont need to remove the old just add more in the empty slots, and you will not lose any data as it is stored on the hard drive
2006-07-10 04:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by johnman142 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are only replacing RAM than you will not lose any data. Your data is stored on your hard disk. RAM is merely a temporary container for processes that are in use.
2006-07-10 03:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ram is random access memory. Your files should be stored in ROM which is read only memory. Upgrade you will be happier.
2006-07-10 03:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by AlphaFemale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean add more memory or get a new computer? If you mean add memory, then no. If you mean get a new computer then yes unless your transfer the old files.
2006-07-10 03:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by Drew W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but you want to make sure it's the same kind, I mean the same pc number and a higher number and so forth. I hope this helps!
2006-07-10 04:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by ~~Catbird Woman~~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋