How to Check the RAM Type in a Computer With Win XP

Find out what type of RAM your Windows XP computer has.

RAM, also known as random access memory, is what enables your computer to write and read data. The more RAM your computer has, the faster and more efficiently it runs. RAM is measured in MB and GB, and Microsoft recommends that computers running Windows XP have at least 128 MB of RAM. If you want to upgrade the memory on your computer, it's important that you first check what type you currently have installed.

Instructions

1. Click on the "Start" menu in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties."

3. Locate your RAM information in the bottom-right corner of the System Properties dialog box, right above the Support Information button. If you don't see this information, make sure that you are looking under the General tab.

References

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