Quote Originally Posted by Steve U
I don't know how Vista handles extra RAM, but the thing with Windows7 is 32 bit will only ever read 3 GB of RAM, even if you put 12 GB in it, it only reads 3 and effectively operates at just above 2.

So, my solution to my problems may not be a solution at all!? []

I am one step from going to Best Buy today and getting Windows 7. this may be a really dumb question but if I do this, my computer will still take the same type of RAM product I purchased from TigerDirect yesterday, correct? I know there were many types my coworker was looking at yesterday to decide what type my computer would take & I don't know if he was basing his decision on my computer or Vista.

If anyone cares to give me any help/suggestions on how I go about switching out from Vista to Windows 7 please let me know (here or PM). I am too impatient to wait for my coworker to do this for me on Monday. Best Buy opens in an hour ...any advice GREATLY appreciated!

Should I just install the RAM and see what it does for me? Should I take the leap to Windows 7 and if so, HOW!?

Denise