Utilizing RAM

have a look at this thread and also what 'anti' programs have you run to ensure your computer is clean. Try one or all of the following free online programs: A-Squared On Line Trojan Scan -- http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
BitDefender On Line Scan -- http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
F-Secure On Line Scan -- http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
House Call Anti-Virus http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
Kaspersky http://usa.kaspersky.com/services/free-virus-scanner.php
Panty Active Scan http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Good luck,
Eddie

First, make sure your motherboard can handle 1GB of RAM...it can only utilize a set amount no matter how much you install.

Next, check in your system BIOS for an ''integrated graphics'' option...unless you have a true graphics card with dedicated memory some of your RAM is reserved for that purpose.

Third, press ctrl + alt + delete and check out the Performance tab...how much Physical Memory is available? Then check the Applications and Processes tabs and see what, if any, unnecessary programs are running.

Finally, make sure you scan for malware like Eddie suggested.

John

I have been trying for over three weeks to find a way. I tried opening about 100 firefox programs, and it only was using like 8GB. How can I utilize my memory. I payed over 5k for it, and would like to know how I can use it. I do a lot of cad work on Autocad 2009. What programs can use a lot of memory and can I make the programs that I have now utilize more memory? Let me know if you got an answer for me. Thanks.