Memory Upgrade Causes XP Programs to Crash

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I installed a 512MB DIMM that matches the existing 512MB DIMM but now
Internet Explorer, The Media player and other applications crash. I allow for
automatic updates and even ran it manually to make sure I have all XP
patches. The compter recognixes the 1 GB RAM and it shows up in System
Properties. Any thoughts?
 
Buccaneer said:
I installed a 512MB DIMM that matches the existing 512MB DIMM but now
Internet Explorer, The Media player and other applications crash. I allow
for
automatic updates and even ran it manually to make sure I have all XP
patches. The compter recognixes the 1 GB RAM and it shows up in System
Properties. Any thoughts?
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the RAM is probably defective or of low quality
generally one should avoid "generic" RAM and go with known good name brands
 
Buccaneer said:
I installed a 512MB DIMM that matches the existing 512MB DIMM but now
Internet Explorer, The Media player and other applications crash. I allow for
automatic updates and even ran it manually to make sure I have all XP
patches. The compter recognixes the 1 GB RAM and it shows up in System
Properties. Any thoughts?
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It sounds very much as if the new RAM module is defective. Have you
tried using the computer with only the new module installed?


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I installed a 512MB DIMM that matches the existing 512MB DIMM but now
Internet Explorer, The Media player and other applications crash. I allow for
automatic updates and even ran it manually to make sure I have all XP
patches. The compter recognixes the 1 GB RAM and it shows up in System
Properties. Any thoughts?
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Probably a bad chip.
 
DL said:
Then contact Crucial Tech support
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One thing I thought of...
since you added to RAM to an empty slot...there may have been a bit of dust
or tarnish
on the contacts.
Remove and reseat the RAM a few times...

Then if that does not work...as
suggested run Memtest.

If the RAM is defective I'm sure it's under warranty as Crucial is a
reliable company
 
Buccaneer said:
I installed a 512MB DIMM that matches the existing 512MB DIMM but now
Internet Explorer, The Media player and other applications crash. I allow for
automatic updates and even ran it manually to make sure I have all XP
patches. The compter recognixes the 1 GB RAM and it shows up in System
Properties. Any thoughts?
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In addition to all the other good suggestions, have you modified the
swap file behavior - limiting the size rather than letting Windows
manage it?

Q
 
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