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What is the maximum amount of memory I can install?

A computer is designed with a maximum amount of memory. Our configuration guides with our memory upgrades has a known maximum amount of memory a system can recognise. There are always exceptions.
There are also OS (Operating System) memory limitations.
The most popular ones are:
Windows 95: 1Gigabyte
Windows 98: 1Gigabyte
Windows 98SE: 1Gigabyte
Windows ME: 1.5 Gigabytes
Windows NT: 4 Gigabytes
Windows 2000 Professional: 4 Gigabytes
Windows XP Home: 4 Gigabytes
Windows XP Professional: 4 Gigabytes
OS X: 8 Gigabytes due to current hardware limitations
OS 9.x: 1.5 Gigabytes
Linux: 64 Gigabytes

My computer is not listed on your website, what information do I need to provide to get a memory upgrade?

System name and model? (usually on the casing or in serial number on the back)
CPU type and speed? (In Windows OS it is listed in "system" in the "control panel" or Right mouse-click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties." The total memory is calculated and displayed under the "General" tab in the system properties window. )
How much memory does the system has now? (In Windows OS it is listed in "system" in the "control panel")

How do I find out how much memory is on my system?

Windows
Right mouse-click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties." The total memory is displayed under the "General" tab.

Mac
Click "About This Mac" or "About This Computer" from the Apple menu or Apple symbol in the top left corner of your Desktop. Total memory amount should be displayed.

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