2007-07-19 12:52:24 · 4 answers · asked by allanguese 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
It was 128MB before but after 2years kept in the basement, opened it this morning. RAM check only have 32MB and in the My Computer Properties it says 32MB of RAM
2007-07-19 14:00:18 · update #1
Something on your system is holding up your computer. I would suggest you run scandisk on your system then run Disk Defragmenter. If that dose not work, run disk cleanup to clean out any unecessary material in your system. The other thing that would help is if you check all your files and programs to see in any programs that could have been added may have come into yoru system. If this dosn't help, you may have a virus in your system.
2007-07-19 12:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by John R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ram Does go bad especially cheap ram.
Most PC's now require more than 128 MB of ram to operate efficantly.
What dosent make since to me is that is usually a good idea to add a matched pair of the same size for best results. Confussing is the fact that there are no compinations that come to mind that allow you to have 128 with a 32MB stick.
I suggest you buy new matched set and remember More is better where Ram is concerned.
Don.
Buy Ram that 100% warantee for a lifetime. Crucial is the best.
2007-07-19 13:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you check it. The 32mb is probably Graphics memory.
Right click My Computer and press properties, that will tell you CPU and total RAM. When you first boot a PC, usually the first thing you see is the graphics info with the graphics memory, which I'd guess is the 32mb you are seeing.
More info would give a better answer...
2007-07-19 12:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be that your BIOS is outdated and either can't support or recognize the capacity of the RAM in the slots. I'd go to the BIOS maker's website and get an available upgrade to your BIOS (download), if possible.
It's also possible that the RAM you inserted isn't compatible with the slots in your mainboard. If it's an old board, it won't support a lot of RAM anyway. And make sure that the RAM you installed is of the same maker, module, and speed. Often, cheap unmatched RAM modules will make your PC act up in a big way and even make it unlikely that your mainboard will recognize the modules.
2007-07-19 12:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce Almighty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋