[19:55] Weird, in computer properties my RAM is 0.98 [19:55] but its actually 1.00 GB [19:55] is it normal? [19:55] Guest39064: open start menu, right click my computer. Click properties. [19:55] Izrie: yes. [19:56] normal as you tiny diddle [19:56] thank you kyle [19:56] np [19:56] <%db100547> Guest39064: my computer or computer , properties . or run , cmd , type winver [19:56] lostcoast: be nice now. :P 01[19:56] Izrie: sounds like you have a on-board video card [19:56] hmm, I guess [19:57] <%db100547> Izrie: windows always grabs some memory , for workspace. 01[19:57] No 01[19:57] or rather, it wouldn't affect the totals [19:57] <%db100547> BC_Programming: wrong . 01[19:58] No, it's correct. The kernel doesn't reserve memory for some fantastical "workspace" [19:58] How do I lower the cpu usage [19:58] <%db100547> BC_Programming: a 4gb installed will show approx 3.5 gb of memory . [19:59] db100547: the link you gave me, I got stuck on #3 of the instructions. 01[19:59] db:that's a licensing restriction in 32-bit consumer versions of windows [19:59] <%db100547> BC_Programming: BULL . 01[19:59] My Laptop has 4Gb and it shows 4GB 06[19:59] * lostcoast get popcorn 06[20:00] * kyle_engineer Milduds and Pop [20:00] my desktop shows 2 gb with my 2 gb installed on a 32 bit computer ... ive got to agree with BC_Programming here [20:00] Anyone used Remote Desktop Connection before? How do I use it? [20:00] So I can let my friends view my computer [20:01] <%db100547> BC_Programming: check what is useable memory 02[20:02] * Quits: Izrie (Mibbit@E7461801.A21D40E2.1E326C6B.IP) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [20:02] <%db100547> BC_Programming: it's NOT 4gb 01[20:02] 3.87, because the Integrated GPU is using 128MB [20:03] <%db100547> bc Thus , not 4gb as said . [20:03] total 2046 here [20:03] 2046 mb 01[20:03] you said Windows reserves it. That's not reserved by windows. in Fact I noted the Integrated card in my first response [20:04] db100547: the instructions say to 'Expand the System Tools folder, then the Local Users and Groups folder' but I don't have a Local Users and Groups folder. So I'm not sure where to go from here. [20:04] <%db100547> BC_Programming: jamer ok . then rtead this . it validates what i've just said >>> its from MS >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978610 03[20:05] * Joins: cavemans (Mibbit@mib-41B1DB1D.dhcp.knwc.wa.charter.com) [20:05] <%db100547> and they should know . 01[20:05] minus "hardware reserved" 01[20:05] HARDWARE being the keyword there 03[20:05] * Joins: baconbuttie (Mibbit@mib-CE3B1238.unilever.com) 01[20:05] not reserved by windows, and not reserved by windows as "workspace memory" [20:05] doesnt say its used by windows [20:06] <%db100547> BC_Programming: I would rather go by what MS say , than you offerings . [20:06] <%db100547> your * [20:06] The devices that are installed in the computer and the memory that is reserved by those devices The ability of the motherboard to handle memory The System BIOS version and settings The version of Windows 7 that is installed (For example, Windows 7 Starter Edition only supports 2 GB of installed memory.) Other system settings [20:06] thats what microsoft says is the causes 01[20:07] I was quoting from the page. it says nothing about Windows reserving memory for a "workspace" as you originally claimed [20:07] <%db100547> the .5 approx gb is used by window for device details , post , tables etc . 01[20:08] I thought we were going by the article, not things you pulled from your butt [20:08] <%db100547> BC_Programming: I do not pull things from my BUTT as you just said . i go on facts , and knowlege . [20:09] db100547 nowhere in that article did microsoft say that it uses .5 gb 01[20:09] it must be in really fine print [20:09] <%db100547> jamer: >> read >>>For example, a 32-bit version of Windows 7 may report that there is only 3.5 GB of usable system memory on a computer that has 4 GB of memory installed 01[20:10] that's the licensing restriction [20:10] With the new haswell coming out, how do i know what processor is right for me? Gaming 01[20:10] only for 32-bit consumer versions [20:10] first time builder here [20:10] <%db100547> this is a pointless discussion , 01[20:11] http://www.geoffchappell.com/notes/windows/license/memory.htm [20:11] db100547: you can help me :) [20:11] Huntea: try the hardware area in our forums [20:12] <%db100547> BC_Programming i think you should read that article , and uderstand what it says . Obviuously , it appears you don't . 01[20:13] lol [20:13] also this ram argument sounds like a forum thread that could carry on for days...pls take it there [20:14] anybody good with drac cards mine has completly stopped working [20:14] db100547 it says when there is 4 gb of memory only 3.5 can be used because microsoft didnt code it into 32 bit to use all 4 gb [20:14] <%db100547> lostcoast: not with me , i'm leaving it . they can think what they like . [20:15] cavemans: you were told yesterday to ask in the forum as there were too many vairiables with your problem [20:20] <%db100547> ok . sites call . gotto go . 02[20:20] * Quits: %db100547 (Mibbit@mib-64866BD.dyn.plus.net) (Quit: )