My PC has no memory?

Question

I let my friend try to add memory to my PC, now I can't even download one program, no idea what he did. Anything I can do?

Answer 1

Sounds like you need a professional, it could be any number of things. If you don't know unfortunately there isn't much you can do. What kind of memory was he adding, I'm assuming RAM, so there's a chance that it might just be loose, but still your best bet is a PC tech.

Answer 2

You will need to rephrase this question.

If he added memory (RAM), and it isn't working properly, then your PC would not even start up, or would run unstable - simple fix, remove the memory modules that were added.

If it is hard drive that was added, then this space is a different location and cannot be accessed through C:\.

when you save, you need to save to the new drive's location, likely E:\ or higher.

What is the error message you are getting?

Answer 3

A BIG misconception that all memory is equal. If you install physical memory into the computer, it does help make the computer work faster, but does not give you more space to store files. Simple analogy, adding RAM to a computer gives you a bigger bench to work with, but adding disk space is giving you a bigger cabinet to store all your tools and supplies in,

Answer 4

Try browsing to http://www.crucial.com, they have an online application (presuming you can download it!?!) which can analyse the RAM on your PC, tell you how many slots you have, what RAM is in what slot and how much RAM you can add. I presume this is a RAM question? Best thing would be to ask your 'freind' what he did, and then come back with a more precise question...or ask him to undo it!...and then visit crucial.com...

Answer 5

some boards are very choosy when it comes to memory chips.compaq,gateway,ibm are some computers with very choosy baords.they will accept other memories and reject some.they have what i personally call 'compatibility issue'.just remove the memory that was fixed lately and see what happens.