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Old 07-28-11, 12:00 PM   #1339
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Originally Posted by HanSolo78 View Post
Yes... actually the patch is called 4Gb patch in the forum, but I named it also 3Gb switch because you´re able to use more than 2gb for applications or games in 32 bit operating systems.

How to edit the boot.ini file have a look here:
http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/bootini.htm

and how to get the 3GB switch and what it changes:
http://www.maxi-pedia.com/3GB+switch...+boot.ini+3+GB

greetings
Han
Thanks for the tip, and now I understand how it works, but I discovered something in one of the links that made me stop.
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Windows XP SP1 May Not Start with the /3GB or /USERVA Switch
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;328269
Now I'm afraid to try it.
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