3GB enabler question

[Darth Fred]

I recently upgraded my laptop from 2GB of RAM to 3. I have 30 days to return the RAM stick to Best Buy should this not work, but I also have a full plate of other things to do at the moment (Possibly even the CIV IV GOTM ).

Is there anyway to tell if the 3GB enabler is working without getting into a big game?
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[civplayah]

Probably should put this in Computer Talk so you'll get more answers.

But I don't know.

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Moderator Action: Moved to Comp Talk.

 

[Maniacal]

3GB enabler what is this?

 

[cardgame]

What PrinceScamp said.

Do you want to be able to tell if the extra stick of RAM is working?

Well it would be easier to get into a big game. But you could also take out the old RAM and just leave the 1 gig of new RAM inside, and boot your computer up. If it cannot boot the RAM is bad.

Oh and now that I've bothered to type all that out, I'm almost certian there's some software out there to tell you if it's working or not, without taking your comp apart.

 

[tokala]

For the OS side, it should show up in the registry (for 32bit OSes).

You can check (and set) it for the application with the CFF Explorer.

 

[Darth Fred]

3GB enabler what is this?

http://www.smrsimple.com/2009/12/play-larger-maps-3gb-enabler/

As far as I can tell the RAM stick works. My OS recognizes that it's there when I go into my system properties.

The 3GB enabler is a crack (For lack of a better term) that allows Sid Meyers Railroads to access more than 2GB of RAM when running on Vista and Windows 7 (Which is why this was posted in the Railroads forum originally).
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[Genocidicbunny]

I suggest not doing the 3GB enabler. That option is wonky, unstable, at times buggy and can result in crashes, corruption and all other sorts of nasties. If you really need that extra RAM, get a 64-bit OS.

/3BG was meant for controlled environments where everything was compatible with the option. Windows itself should have no issues with it, but there may be drivers that do not work with it enabled, and same goes for some programs.

You don't even need to buy a new Windows. Just set up Ubuntu on your laptop (you can use Wubi to leave your Windows partition intact) and then run Railroads through Wine. It's got a gold rating, so it will work really well.