Windows 7 only show 1 07gb memory usable

[sparksed]

Hello,
When I go to Computer properties I notice 4GB Ram installed (1.07GB Ram Usable). Am I using 4GB and why is it displayed like this?
Thank you

 

[rolli59]

Windows 7 32 bit or 64bit? It will affect how much ram is available. Windows and other programs running on the process line use memory.

 

[sparksed]

64Bit more info.... AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core ..4200+ Windows 7 Ultimate

 

[rolli59]

64 bit then it is not the 32bit limitation. Shut of some of the processes that you are running and you should see available memory increase.

 

[sparksed]

It does not seem to be the processes. I look in task manager and it shows only 1GB of physical memory although Windows properties and BIOS shows 4GB. I have limited the processes running. Windows issue?

 

[WyomingKnott]

Here's a way-out idea. Are you using integrated graphics, which may grab some of your memory (but 3 GB would be ridiculous)? Is anything installing a RAM disk? Are you running a database server?

 

[sparksed]

I have not created any RAM disks and the video is not integrated. I will say this- I would be surprised if the performance is really based on 1 GB. I haven't noticed any sluggish processing. I would still like to know if I can get better performance and if I am utilizing all of my memory capabilities. Is this a mis information thing. I will run diags sometime today....results to follow. Thank you for your inputs so far..................

 

[sparksed]

Fixed: msconfig----->Boot (tab) ---->advanced options------->uncheck Maximum Memory---->Reboot