Windows 10: install additional memory before or after Win 10 install

Discus and support install additional memory before or after Win 10 install in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have a Win 10 iso that I download in August but have not yet installed. I have 12 GB memory installed now but I want to increase to 24 GB while I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by WalterH, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. WALTERH
    WalterH Win User

    install additional memory before or after Win 10 install


    I have a Win 10 iso that I download in August but have not yet installed. I have 12 GB memory installed now but I want to increase to 24 GB while I still have Win 7 installed, and then continue running Win 7 for a while longer.

    I'm assuming that the license associated with Win 10 that I downloaded is tied to my current PC configuration and this might cause a problem if I install additional memory before doing the Win 10 install. Should I install the extra memory cards before or after doing the Win 10 install, or does it not matter? Does MS allow for minor hardware changes with the free Win 10?

    :)
     
    WalterH, Nov 19, 2015
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  2. CWILLIAMC3
    cwilliamc3 Win User

    What if I don't like Win 10 after it is installed? Has Win 7 been removed, or is the Win 10 installed in addition?

    What if I don't like Win 10 after it is installed? Has Win 7 been removed, or is the Win 10 installed in addition?
     
    cwilliamc3, Nov 19, 2015
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  3. A11ENB
    A11enB Win User
    Windows 10 Pro and Virtual Box Dual screens Screen Resolution

    Hi Andre,

    Thanks for the quick response. Yes I have Guest Additions installed. After installing Win 10 Pro that was the first thing I did.

    Still only get a max resolution of 1400x1050. on the VM setup I have display memory set to 128MB of 256MB it shows available.

    Thanks,

    Allen
     
    A11enB, Nov 19, 2015
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    install additional memory before or after Win 10 install

    Hello Walter, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    Luckily, a minor hardware change such as RAM will have no affect on the digital entitlement of Windows 10. You can feel free to add the RAM whenever you like.

    A new motherboard would be a different story though.
     
    Brink, Nov 19, 2015
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  5. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    I agree with Brink but really prefer upgrading hardware on a running Operating System so any problems get worked out and not compounded with an unproven install of a newer OS.
     
    Berton, Apr 4, 2018
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