Error: You need to install at least 2GB RAM (I have 8GB installed!)

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Ok so I am trying to install Win 8 (x64) which I downloaded from TechNet as an upgrade on my Win 7 (64) laptop with 8GB of memory.

I have run the burned ISO from within Win 7, but it then gives me this error code:
You need to install at least 2GB of RAM before you can install and run Windows 8. Contact the PC manufacturer to see if you can install more RAM.

The problem is I have 8GB of RAM installed (see image below). Any ideas? Any work arounds?

Thanks!

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  • OS
    win 7 64
Ok so I am trying to install Win 8 (x64) which I downloaded from TechNet as an upgrade on my Win 7 (64) laptop with 8GB of memory.

I have run the burned ISO from within Win 7, but it then gives me this error code:
You need to install at least 2GB of RAM before you can install and run Windows 8. Contact the PC manufacturer to see if you can install more RAM.

The problem is I have 8GB of RAM installed (see image below). Any ideas? Any work arounds?

Thanks!

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Hi,

The hardware may not be correctly recognizing the CPU speed since it has been overclocked. You may want to try returning the CPU to its original configuration and then try installing Windows 8 RTM again to see if the installation can then complete.

Hope this helps :)
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 RP, Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP / Compaq 610
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo
    Screen Resolution
    1300x768
try not from inside windows, but booting form disk, usb or iso(easybcd)
 

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    8
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    Kala Computer Labs (built myself)
    CPU
    Celeron G440, 1core, 1.6ghz, Sandy Bridge
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-H61-S2V-B3
    Memory
    4GB Corsair Value series
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD1000
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Flatron W2242T
    Screen Resolution
    1680X1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB TOSHIBA 5400RPM
    PSU
    FSP 350W
    Case
    Codegen....
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Logitech Internet Keyboard 350
    Mouse
    Logitech...
    Internet Speed
    Not dial up
I have the same problem... I have 4GB RAM installed, but Windows 8 keeps telling me I don't even have 2... I installed the preview with some kind of setup extractor that circumvented this messed up requirement check... but cannot remember right now, how...
Though after the install it just froze after 10seconds, maybe related to the ram issue, maybe not... still, I would be very interesented in a fix though...
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo @ 2,13Ghz 800Mhz
    Motherboard
    Abit AB9Pro
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD5850
Hi there
Windows 8 Enterprise from technet works just fine on 2 different laptops -- ACER and Sony both fitted with 8GB RAM.

If you are using a TechNet / MSDN build why not go for Enterprise instead of Pro.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
I use the Windows 8 from Dreamspark, I don't think there is an enterprise edition.
Just installed Windows 8 using GImagex and will reboot now to try it out...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo @ 2,13Ghz 800Mhz
    Motherboard
    Abit AB9Pro
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD5850
Well.... Windows 8 still freezes, just like the Consumer Preview... pretty disappointing, since my specs should definitely be able to handle it... Is this due to the ram is not being detected as it should be?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo @ 2,13Ghz 800Mhz
    Motherboard
    Abit AB9Pro
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD5850
Just installed win 8 pro over consumer preview and had a same message when trying to run it from windows.
rebooted. From optical drive, and went smooth.
hope this helps all those frustrated people speed dialing Microsoft and Amazon
 

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    Win8,7,Xp, iOS Linux
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