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If you keep it as it is, it'll just be a redundant piece of hardware drawing extra power. Just remove it and replace it with a compatible module.
As for performance, Windows 10 performs best with 8GB or more RAM.
I have 8gb of ram available but only 3.46 is usable on my windows 10 lenovo laptop.
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I have 8gb of ram available but only 3.46 is usable on my windows 10 lenovo laptop. I tried doing a BIOS update but it did not update, it said u need a G50-45 build to update. I did have it but my warranty had expired, maybe the reason. I want to know how I can make my laptop use more of the ram that is available. Thank you.
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Anonymous
2021-06-09T11:27:06+00:00 Hi Simona, my name is Jose. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Windows user like you. I'll be glad to help you today.
To fix the issue, please select the Start button and type msconfig, then right click over System Configuration and select run as administrator. now select boot tab, then click on Advanced options button. ON the Boot advanced options window, clear the maximum memory box. Click ok button on every msconfig window and restart your computer.
Please let me know if you need any further assistance.
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Anonymous
2021-06-09T14:54:21+00:00 Hi Jose, I tried it and restarted my laptop. When I checked the about section on my settings, it still shows only 3.46gb of ram is usable.
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Anonymous
2021-06-09T15:17:14+00:00 Thanks for your feedback. Did you found maximum memory box ticked?
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Anonymous
2021-06-09T15:25:06+00:00 I just checked, it is ticked but the value is 0 instead of the 8000 something that showed before the restart.