John John wrote:

> Hi Ken,
>
> I'm not certain that the /3GB switch works on the Windows NT, 2000 or
> XP Workstation or standard Server platform. My understanding is that
> the switch only works on the Enterprise, Advanced and Datacenter
> Server versions. Is that still the case or does XP support the
> switch?


My understanding s that the switch works in XP. However, I hasten to add
that I have no personal experience with it and can't speak with assurance.

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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> Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
>
>> IanCoward wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Are there any limits in the amount of Useable RAM while using
>>> Windows XP Home or Professional?
>>
>>
>>
>> It's the same for both versions--4GB. That may be more than your
>> motherboard holds, and is probably more than you can make effective
>> use of..
>>> Also would using large amounts of RAM cause
>>> conflicts elsewhere, with other hardware (graphics cards etc.)?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> No, but to use 4GB of RAM you have to add a switch to a line in the
>> [Operating Systems] section of boot.ini. Change /fastdetect to
>> /fastdetect /3GB