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Or you can try the /PAE switch 
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The /PAE switch is only used on advanced sever systems with more than 4Gb RAM
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The /PAE switch is only used on advanced sever systems with more than 4Gb RAM

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Correct I thought that was the question.
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I dont think so - no reference to &quot;advanced server&quot; and the question specifically states &gt;&gt;&nbsp;when the machine has 4 gigs memory &lt;&lt;
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I dont think so - no reference to "advanced server" and the question specifically states >> when the machine has 4 gigs memory <<

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Hello KCTS:<br />
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Very useful answer. &nbsp;Thank you.<br />

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Hello KCTS:

Very useful answer.  Thank you.


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Running an HP xw6000 pc running Windows 2000 server with 1 gig memory.<br />
Have installed SQL Server and now I want to insert more memory.<br />
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Windows 2003 server requires a special switch (I think it is the /3 switch) in the bootini (I think) file when the machine has 4 gigs memory.<br />
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My question: &nbsp;What special switch does Windows 2000 server require?<br />
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Running an HP xw6000 pc running Windows 2000 server with 1 gig memory.
Have installed SQL Server and now I want to insert more memory.

Windows 2003 server requires a special switch (I think it is the /3 switch) in the bootini (I think) file when the machine has 4 gigs memory.

My question:  What special switch does Windows 2000 server require?



4 gigs memory question

The Microsoft Server topic includes all of the legacy versions of the operating system, including the Windows NT 3.1, NT 3.5, NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 and Windows Home Server versions.