Windows OS that will recognize more than 6GB of Ram

[jmarple]

I am looking for a Windows OS that will recognize more than 6GB of ram (or an OS that will recognize more than 6GB of ram that will recognize .exe files) any ideas??

 

[peterhuang913]

Huh?? 64-bit O/S's?

 

[carnageX]

Apparently nobody uses the Search feature >.<

A 64-bit version of Windows (XP, Vista, etc) will be what you're looking for. 32-bit OS's only recognize up to 3.5GB of RAM, and 64-bit OS's will recognize 4GB +.

Also...what in the world do you need 6GB of RAM for?

 

[peterhuang913]

Apparently nobody uses the Search feature >.<

A 64-bit version of Windows (XP, Vista, etc) will be what you're looking for. 32-bit OS's only recognize up to 3.5GB of RAM, and 64-bit OS's will recognize 4GB +.

Also...what in the world do you need 6GB of RAM for?

He's post whoring to use our other sections, me thinks.

 

[carnageX]

Lol, very well could be. Wouldn't be the first time, eh?

 

[KSoD]

XP X64, Vista 64, Server 2008 x64

There you go. Case solved.

 

[MetalOwns]

Also...what in the world do you need 6GB of RAM for?

You can put 32Gigs of RAM into a Mac.

 

[atomic tofu]

some people have misconceptions of ram limitations

just taken from a microsoft tech site (not sure how it looks from pasting, but if bad i'll link):

Memory Limits for Windows Releases (Windows)

gave the link, cleaner to view

 

[KSoD]

Ohh sorry i didnt add Server 2003 to my list. I hit every other one on your list though.

 

[CntdwnToExtn]

Also...what in the world do you need 6GB of RAM for?

low-end workstation