Will I have to reinstall my windows xp sp2 after I replace my 2 X 256 DDR with 2 x 512 DDR RAm modules?
2006-08-22 02:11:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I know that RAM doesn't store any information. I asked this question because I know you have to reinstall your XP OS after a major hardware change ( like motherboard) because it thinks you installed your hard into another PC. I was just wondering if RAM upgrade counts.
2006-08-22 02:30:19 · update #1
No, you don't have to reinstall Windows.
If there are more than two slots for RAM, you may even be able to keep one or both of the 256 in the system if the speeds and type are similar and the BIOS/CMOS allows it.
I had only one 256 MB PC 3200 in one slot (Win XP Prof). I then added one 512 MB PC 3200 in the other available slot. Had some initial problems where only the 512 was recognized. I then switched around the sticks, and they work fine.
2006-08-22 02:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by flandargo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not.
Your OS is on your hard drive.
Your RAM memory is volatile memory and is lost every time the computer powers off. RAM memory is empty without power.
Enjoy the increased speed that you have given your computer. I hope you matched the correct specs for your motherboard.
2006-08-22 02:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by up.tobat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you won't have to reinstall, and XP will love you for that upgrade. You may not IMMEDIATELY feel the difference, but it won't take long before you realize just how much better things work.
2006-08-22 02:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by deathbywedgie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to do anything, just make sure the power is off, then put the new memory in and switch on your computer, the computer will pick up the memory you insirted by itself. And off you go. enjoy!
2006-08-22 05:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by draycoles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no,, u do not...coz it is not a hardware that u install within windows..and it has nothin to do with ur OS or programs...howevr be careful to see if the RAM modules are compatible with ur MOBO..
2006-08-22 02:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by SAURAV 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best answer
dear user!
new ram does not need reinstalling windows!
2006-08-22 03:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by Hassham 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you dont need to, just stick the ram out and put the new one in.
2006-08-22 02:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by penguinusaf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope, you will not lose any information, just install the new ram and boot up your computer.
should be fine
cheers
2006-08-22 02:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by gunny79_us 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to. But, you may have to make changes to MS Office if you use it, I did.
2006-08-22 02:23:07 · answer #9 · answered by brainzrgood4u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to do anything except put it in the slot. That's what she said.
2006-08-22 02:29:40 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋