4 gigs of ram with win vista 32 bit

[allen337]

stole this from pcpitstop


Windows Vista 32 bit


1. Start the command prompt by typing “CMD” in the Start menu’s Search space, hold CRTL+Shift+Enter and this will launch the command windows in Administrative mode.
2. At the command prompt type

BCDEdit /set PAE forceenable

Disclaimer

I simply provided the information, If you choose to use it, you do so at your own risk. I am not responsible for your hunk of smoldering steel, and aluminum, or pretty blue wallpapers that may arise.

In other words, if it goes POOF, it's your fault

[NeoCrisis]

has anyone tryed this yet?

[W1zzard]

and even if it works, compare PAE 4 GB performance vs. non-PAE with 3 GB in your applications

[btarunr]

add to that, you'll be drowned in runtime errors, misallocation of conventional memory leading to the STOP errors.

[Wile E]

Usually, the only programs that benefit from the PAE switch are Photoshop (only in certain instances), and some CAD programs.

Still, it's better to use the 3GB switch for these programs.

In the Administrative command prompt, type bcdedit.exe /set IncreaseUserVa 3072