How to Determine What Kind of RAM Your Computer Has
Extra memory on your computer allows for smoother video, better flowing games, and opening and running multiple programs at the same with ease. So, the time has come to upgrade your computer with more RAM. It is always good to have the same type of RAM throughout the computer. What kind of RAM do you have already in your computer? Follow a few steps to find out.
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Instructions
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Three Ways to Access the Hardware Diagnostic Tool
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Click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. Follow the path "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PC Help & Tools\Hardware Diagnostic Tools." This is the link to the tool.
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Follow the path "C:\Program Files\PC-Doctor 5 for Windows\pcdr5cuiw32.exe." This is where the link in Step 1 actually leads to.
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Click the "Start" menu and go into "Help and Support." Type "memory" in the search window. Choose the "What type of memory (RAM) does my computer have?" option. Click on the "Click to open System Information and view your Memory information" option.
In the Hardware Diagnostic Tool
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Click "OK" to the window that tells you to close all applications and save your information. For finding what kind of memory you have you do not have to close applications. The Hardware Diagnostics Tool window is displayed.
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Click the "Find" drop down menu.
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Select "Memory."
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Click the "Find" button.
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Choose the "Device Information" option. This will give you all the information you need about your memory modules.
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