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How To Find Out How Much Ram Is Installed in Your Computer
After you have had your computer awhile, often you will forget how much RAM is installed on your system. This is important to know when buying software, so you can compare system requirements.Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes
Here's How:
- Go to your desktop.
- Place your mouse cursor over the 'My Computer' Icon.
- Click on your right mouse button.
- From the pop up menu, select 'Properties'.
- The 'General Tab' should already be selected for you.
- Towards the bottom and to the right, you will see the manufacturor of the computer, the brand of processor, then the amount of RAM installed.
- Click the cancel button.
Tips:
- If this information isn't listed on the 'General Tab' then click on the Performance Tab. The amount of RAM is also listed there.
- If you don't know your processor speed (ie. 400 mghz) you will have to refer to your owner's manual.
Know all of your system requirements with a printable list to fill out and keep handy.
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