I just upgraded my RAM to 2gb. I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium. Should I re-format it to get the operating system for it to properly work with the new memory?
2007-07-14 20:56:41 · 7 answers · asked by zathire_aust1987 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It is NEVER needed. Although the rest here are telling you that, I don't think they're being blunt enough!
Upgrading RAM doesn't affect your Windows installation. The system will immediately recognize the additional RAM and adjust your page file accordingly. Reinstalling Windows would be a waste of time.
2007-07-14 21:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install the ramchip in the computer lap/desk-top.
plug the power and monitor signal cable back in and turn it on.
The CMOS/BIOS should read the additional ram chip or upgraded ram. Their have been on occasions, (very rare) but I have been taken by the hardware to the system COMS/BIOS after installing a ram chip.
If that happens to you then just hit the (ESC) key and accept the changes and go on about your business.
Of course it always recommended that you go to My Computer and right click and select properties and read the screen there to be sure that the ram is reading the correct amount.
You could drop to a command prompt and type this.
MEM/C|more Then hit enter
Let me expand that out a little so it's more readable.
MEM / C | MORE
Then hit enter but type them all together.
Hope this helps
Sparky Miller
Wellsville, Ohio
2007-07-14 21:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sparky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not mandatory. Vista should work with the RAM upgrade just the same.
2007-07-14 21:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by terran_ghost 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need, Windows uses whatever RAM is shown in the BIOS settings automatically.
2007-07-14 21:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a plug and play device. Nah... there's no need to reformat it. Just make sure that your computer is turned off when you install that and always discharge your static when holding that memory. ***EDIT: Ooops, I stand corrected. I thought this was a desktop upgrade. :)
2007-07-14 20:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by dhants20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessary, nor suggested. If you were to replace your motherboard with a different model then yes. If you were to go from a Duo to a Quad processor, then yes.
2007-07-14 21:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by Jag 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Do not need To reformat it will run fine.
2007-07-14 21:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋