Windows is identifying 7.9 gigabytes of usage from a total of 16 gigabytes available.

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lSticKl
Member

211

02-19-2021, 11:38 PM

People are searching for fixes for msconfig and similar tools. None of the online guides have helped so far. The most recent attempt required a full reinstall to recover my memory. Anyone have suggestions for a workaround without a complete system wipe?

lSticKl

02-19-2021, 11:38 PM #1

drewmonster80
Junior Member

02-20-2021, 03:51 AM

7.9GB from a total of 16GB is RAM, external storage, or a hard drive partition. Verify in BIOS that both DIMMs are listed correctly.

drewmonster80

02-20-2021, 03:51 AM #2

7.9GB from a total of 16GB is RAM, external storage, or a hard drive partition. Verify in BIOS that both DIMMs are listed correctly.

IgorElCactus
Member

03-09-2021, 04:21 AM

Shut down the device and disconnect the power source. Reconnect the RAM and power it on again. Wipe the CMOS memory and restart Windows. Check if the issue resolves.

IgorElCactus

03-09-2021, 04:21 AM #3

Shut down the device and disconnect the power source. Reconnect the RAM and power it on again. Wipe the CMOS memory and restart Windows. Check if the issue resolves.

xDonuts4Everx
Junior Member

03-15-2021, 07:08 PM

Sorry, it seems your system is running low on RAM.

xDonuts4Everx

03-15-2021, 07:08 PM #4

Sorry, it seems your system is running low on RAM.

CasqerMedQ
Member

121

03-20-2021, 11:15 PM

Bios identifies 16 entries while Windows displays 16 but offers only 7.9 usable options.

CasqerMedQ

03-20-2021, 11:15 PM #5

Bios identifies 16 entries while Windows displays 16 but offers only 7.9 usable options.

JiggoCraft
Junior Member

03-21-2021, 07:06 AM

Launch msconfig, navigate to the "Boot" section -> Advanced Settings. Ensure all options are unchecked, click OK, then reboot the computer. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, verify whether you installed any software claiming to treat RAM as a disk, such as certain SSD utilities or applications. Disable that option and restart again.

JiggoCraft

03-21-2021, 07:06 AM #6

killerforce2
Junior Member

03-27-2021, 02:47 AM

Sure, I've completed the task and the outcomes remain consistent after restarting.

killerforce2

03-27-2021, 02:47 AM #7

Sure, I've completed the task and the outcomes remain consistent after restarting.

Darkwar78
Junior Member

04-02-2021, 02:56 PM

That refers to storing data temporarily for quick access, similar to how a hard drive functions.

Darkwar78

04-02-2021, 02:56 PM #8

That refers to storing data temporarily for quick access, similar to how a hard drive functions.

Skater_Girl23
Junior Member

04-03-2021, 12:20 AM

I just turned off the disk cache. https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-di...indows-7-8 After restarting, it’s been slow. I’ll keep you updated soon.

Skater_Girl23

04-03-2021, 12:20 AM #9

I just turned off the disk cache. https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-di...indows-7-8 After restarting, it’s been slow. I’ll keep you updated soon.

dies34
Junior Member

04-03-2021, 06:57 AM

#10

No success. Time is still much longer. I'm planning to restart it.

dies34

04-03-2021, 06:57 AM #10

No success. Time is still much longer. I'm planning to restart it.

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