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Issue with starting system due to "Maximum memory" configuration in msconfig

Issue with starting system due to "Maximum memory" configuration in msconfig

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kykycake
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05-10-2023, 08:32 AM
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Purchased a new RAM module (2x8GB) and after fitting it, the system only recognized one stick (8GB). I looked up a solution online suggesting changing the "Maximum memory" setting in msconfig to something other than the default, which automatically adjusted it to full capacity. Following that advice, I couldn't boot the PC and it remained stuck on the Windows logo. Attempting a Windows reinstall failed, and the OS wasn't fully installed either. Now I can't delete the "Maximum memory" setting because it prevents installing a new Windows version.
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kykycake
05-10-2023, 08:32 AM #1

Purchased a new RAM module (2x8GB) and after fitting it, the system only recognized one stick (8GB). I looked up a solution online suggesting changing the "Maximum memory" setting in msconfig to something other than the default, which automatically adjusted it to full capacity. Following that advice, I couldn't boot the PC and it remained stuck on the Windows logo. Attempting a Windows reinstall failed, and the OS wasn't fully installed either. Now I can't delete the "Maximum memory" setting because it prevents installing a new Windows version.

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05-10-2023, 09:16 AM
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I thought perhaps the GPU lacks the memory it needs to function, but I'm unsure how to resolve that issue.
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phlip9
05-10-2023, 09:16 AM #2

I thought perhaps the GPU lacks the memory it needs to function, but I'm unsure how to resolve that issue.

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05-15-2023, 04:01 AM
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Boot from the Windows installation media and resolve the bootloader issue. Remove the truncatememory setting. Use bcdedit /deletevalue {default} truncatememory. You might need to define the BCD store. Begin by assigning a letter to the bootloader partition. Use diskpart to list disks, select the correct one (usually a small partition). Next, use diskpart to list partitions and choose the bootloader partition—typically a 100-500MB area. Set the letter to S and exit. Then define the BCD store according to your boot type: for legacy/CSM use S:\boot\BCD /deletevalue {default} truncatememory, or for UEFI use S:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD /deletevalue {default} truncatememory.
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05-15-2023, 04:01 AM #3

Boot from the Windows installation media and resolve the bootloader issue. Remove the truncatememory setting. Use bcdedit /deletevalue {default} truncatememory. You might need to define the BCD store. Begin by assigning a letter to the bootloader partition. Use diskpart to list disks, select the correct one (usually a small partition). Next, use diskpart to list partitions and choose the bootloader partition—typically a 100-500MB area. Set the letter to S and exit. Then define the BCD store according to your boot type: for legacy/CSM use S:\boot\BCD /deletevalue {default} truncatememory, or for UEFI use S:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD /deletevalue {default} truncatememory.

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05-15-2023, 05:09 AM
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When attempting to assign a letter, the system indicates: "There is no volume specified. Please select a volume and try again." I chose a partition labeled as "Reserved" with a size of 16mb. Although there is a 523mb partition available, it is marked as "Recovery" type.
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lizzypink
05-15-2023, 05:09 AM #4

When attempting to assign a letter, the system indicates: "There is no volume specified. Please select a volume and try again." I chose a partition labeled as "Reserved" with a size of 16mb. Although there is a 523mb partition available, it is marked as "Recovery" type.

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PedroO_
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05-21-2023, 10:54 AM
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Wrong partition selected. It definitely will not be 16MB. 16MB is protective MBR partition.
You have to look for small (less than 500MB) Primary partition or EFI System partition.
Can you show a screenshot?
Execute following, make a screenshot, upload to imgur.com and post link.
diskpart
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list disk
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select disk 0
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list partition
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list volume
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If you have more than one disk connected then also
select disk 1
​
list partition
​
select disk 2
​
list partition
​
...
​
select disk n
​
list partition
​
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PedroO_
05-21-2023, 10:54 AM #5

Wrong partition selected. It definitely will not be 16MB. 16MB is protective MBR partition.
You have to look for small (less than 500MB) Primary partition or EFI System partition.
Can you show a screenshot?
Execute following, make a screenshot, upload to imgur.com and post link.
diskpart
​
list disk
​
select disk 0
​
list partition
​
list volume
​
If you have more than one disk connected then also
select disk 1
​
list partition
​
select disk 2
​
list partition
​
...
​
select disk n
​
list partition
​

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