i tried to add 1gb more to my 2gb of ram, it just either went to the logo where the bar was going continually scrolling across the bottom of the screen, i then went to the repair screen, and all it said was that it was caused by the installation of new hardware/software, so to my fustration i took out the 1 gb more after i had restarted again, it works, could it be the ram or something vista didnt like?

It could be the type of memory you are installing or if the motherboard requires it to be added in pairs. Give more detail on your system I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction. Neil "Squibbly"

the mobo doesnt require it to be in pairs
and all the memory modules are from crucial with the same specs
"neil" <neilp_67 hot_mail.com (remove_s)>

Which motherboard do you have and have you installed the latest chipset drivers?
I have seen the same thing on two nForce 4 boards with more than 2GB (2 x 1GB) RAM, which was resolved by removing the extra RAM and replacing it after the latest chipset and graphics drivers had been installed.

"Squibbly"

its an asus p4v8x-x and the chipset is via, the thing about the drivers, it came with vista the graphics drivers for the chipset is up to date
"Dominic Payer"

"neil" <neilp_67 hot_mail.com (remove_s)>

Maybe there's a way to get the Vista's built in Memtest program running to test both memory sticks? If you could boot up in safe mode then maybe the test can be run...someone knowledgeable with the test can help on that. It would seem that if the computer boots as far as starting to load Windows that the memory is being recognized by the bios otherwise you wouldn't get as far as you do and the computer wouldn't turn on or boot past the bios check. Be a good idea to check the memory settings in your bios and make sure that they conform to what the memory requires according to the manufacturer's specs. Sometimes the "auto" settings aren't accurate and it requires that the settings ( mem voltage and timings) to be set manually. Bob

I would get the latest chipset drivers from VIA viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&OSID=36 and see if that resolves the issue. Windows Update doesn't always have the latest drivers.

"Squibbly"

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"Bob"

i got the meory tester going without the extra 1gb, then installed it, i used a air duster to blow away a few dusty areas of the mobo, the tester said it was ok, nothing wrong, but now the new problem that windows wont recognise the extra 1gb

this is like so weird eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/29403925/extra-1gb-added.aspx
"Dominic Payer"