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The thread discusses an issue where a user’s HP 450 laptop with 2GB RAM is only recognizing 1GB after installing Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit. Respondents suggest checking the BIOS to see if it detects 2GB of RAM and recommend testing or reseating the RAM to resolve potential hardware recognition issues. The overall tone is helpful, focusing on troubleshooting hardware detection before considering software-related causes.
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kimngoc0526

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My lap top, HP 450, has 2GB RAM, i installed windows 7 ultimate 32 bit, but it shows 1GB Ram!
How can i resolve this problem?
As i know, Windows 7 32 bit can receive 3,5GB RAM :(
 

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Josephur

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Does your BIOS show 2GB or 1GB?

Have you ran a memory test?
 

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Traveller13

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Before testing the ram i would also take the ram out first, then put it back in. In some cases the ram is not inserted properly
 

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