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Upgrading RAM Upgrading RAM. Help?

I have a windows 7 pc with 1 gb ram. I want to add 2 or 4 gb RAM *over* the present RAM. I talked to local hardware shop. They said i have to format the pc after installing RAM. Is it necessary to format? I read earlier that upgrading RAM is just removing old RAM and fixing new RAM and formatting is not needed. Maybe formatting is necessary in case i want to add more RAM *over* the current RAM?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    It's not necessary to install whole window...only c drive need to b formated...but sometimes problems will be faced...so it is recommended to format...but if u want to upgrade then u can without formating...format when problem arises

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