australia help: Why does my RAM say it is only 222mb when it is actually 256mb?

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Why does my RAM say it is only 222mb when it is actually 256mb?

How can I fix this problem ?

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callancoventr #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (5 minutes after post)

Cause computers are retarded..
and with 256mb RAM you really need to upgrade
The standard is 1054mb RAM +

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cherie_longma #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (9 minutes after post)

thanks but my system info say it has 256 which i know is the minimum requirement is there a means of adjusting the actual temporarily ????

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callancoventr #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (10 minutes after post)

well I don’t understand hardware all that well but you can find a tech site to help you out.
Just google RAM help maybe

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cherie_longma #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (13 minutes after post)

Thank heaps, I’m just a novice but nice to have someone to help suggest.. Cheers

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M. Wright 4 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (42 minutes after post)

I think it’s because the OS uses some of the RAM.

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Dr. Wilson 3 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (59 minutes after post)

you probably have on-board graphics card. on board ones use some ram

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