Windows 8 8Gb RAM but only 2Gb usable

[Martin Alleon]

Hello,

I recently installed a new 1 Terra Hard Drive on my computer and I am currently running Windows 8 Pro. But sadly since these changes I have been noticing that my PC has been slow, I went to check my settings and saw, that only 2gb out of 8gb (RAM) were usable and that the 6gb were reserved for hardware.

Appreciate Help,
Thank You.

 

[Jimbo22]

Are you running 8 Pro 32 bit or 64 bit?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/lib...=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_8

 

[Martin Alleon]

I am running 32 bit

 

[Jimbo22]

Because of that...the 32 bit OS has a limit to installed RAM to just 4GB and only 3 to 3.5 GB is used...http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/lib...=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_8

To take advantage of the more RAM, you'll need the 64 bit OS.

 

[Martin Alleon]

How do I change to to 64 Bit?

 

[Jimbo22]

You can't change it, you'll need to purchase the 64 bit OS. Where did you get you 8 Pro copy from?

 

[Martin Alleon]

I have a friend that works at Microsoft that got Windows 8 Pros, and he gave me one. Sorry for the late reply

 

[Jimbo22]

See if you can get him to get you a 64 bit copy....

 

[Martin Alleon]

Ok thank you for the help. One more thing, I do not know why but it is telling me that my Windows is not activated. I had it active before on my old hard drive that got infected, any way I could extract the key I had there?

 

[Martin Alleon]

Sorry for the Trouble jus realized that I used a 32 bit CD I must have a 64bit one at home.
One last question, there might be the Windows activation problem again. Is it possible to buy a student activation code online wihtout the box or CD?