Removing and Installing New Memory

[RobinWhite]

I am about to Remove Current Memory Sticks because they are occupying the only slots my computer has and they are not the maximum capacity for each slot which happens to be 1 GB per slot. When I remove these it seems to me that all the files, folders and programs I currently have on my computer would be removed with them. Is this true? If so how can I install my new memory to utilize my computers max capacity without wiping out what is currently on my comp. Could I move all memory to one stick then remove one and install the new stick then....oooooh I don't know......HELP!

[TAKTAK]

Hello, again

basically no you don't lose anything, the information is stored on your harddrive, not the memery modules.

everytime you turn your computer off the RAM is wiped clean of anything (in simple terms) and the information is stored to your harddrive.

so upgrading your RAM, does not make you lose all of your folders programs or anything of the sort.

[Big D3]

Hello, again

basically no you don't lose anything, the information is stored on your harddrive, not the memery modules.

everytime you turn your computer off the RAM is wiped clean of anything (in simple terms) and the information is stored to your harddrive.

so upgrading your RAM, does not make you lose all of your folders programs or anything of the sort.

and if you are planning 2 upgrade RAM i recommend u buy OCZ RAM modules as they are fast from what i heard from yoyotech.

[Lucio]

To try and make things simple for you, do the following

1) Go to Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com and run their memory scanner by clicking on "Scan my System". This will tell you what RAM you can actually purchase that'll work in your computer.

2) Watch the following video How To Install More Memory In My Computer (Technology: Installing Computer Parts), it's a really handy guide (though the advice about stactic is a little OTT, you can simply earth yourself by touching the case or a radiator)

[RobinWhite]

I just wanted to say thank you for your reply. I am just now learning how to maintain and upgrade the computers in our office. I is part of my job description and I really dont want to llok like a dope in my new job:-) Thanks again

[RobinWhite]

I have already run the crucial scan, purchased and received the memory I needed. I appreciate your reply though. Thanks!

[Will404]

Hello, again

basically no you don't lose anything, the information is stored on your harddrive, not the memery modules.

everytime you turn your computer off the RAM is wiped clean of anything (in simple terms) and the information is stored to your harddrive.

so upgrading your RAM, does not make you lose all of your folders programs or anything of the sort.

Just thought that I would add the memory is to allow fast access of the data for the programs/services which are currently running, and is not a perminant store of data, the hard disk is where data is permaninty stored. Your memory can't remember anything after it has been shut down, and requires power to do this.