Is Error 12 really a RAM issue?
phnxflyng:
I ask because I upgraded my pc so it now has 8 gigs of RAM, in large part because I was sick of getting error 12. And... I'm still getting it. It happens no matter how I go about saving (save, autosave, save as), so of course I lose all progress.
Is there a work around?
Jayroo:
What is the operating system that you are currently using?
Starler:
Back when I was running XP 32-bit with only two gigs of RAM, the workaround that almost always worked for me was to go on vacation. Changing worlds would allow me to save, and I could also save as soon as I returned home. Assuming you have WA, you might try it.
A 32-bit OS is most likely the source of your problems.
jezzer:
Quote from: Starler on 2012 September 08, 07:26:43
A 32-bit OS is most likely the source of your problems.
To further clarify, if you're running a 32-bit OS, it can only use around 3 GB of RAM, so any extra RAM you've added is pretty much wasted unless you upgrade to a 64-bit OS.
phnxflyng:
Damn it! I have a 32 bit OS. And the really stupid part is I knew I needed to move to 64 bit last fall when I first started thinking about upgrading the RAM, and then by the time I could afford it, I'd forgotten that little detail. ::headdesk::
Okay, question for you smart folks. If there a "best way" for me to change operating systems? I just googled it and know I can't upgrade. It's going to take a clean install. I run XP. I'm pretty sure the guy who did my RAM upgrade looked at upgrading me to Win 7 and told me my computer can't run it (which is too bad--I have Win 7 at work and I like it). Does that mean it can't run any 64 bit OS? A googling of XP 64 bit tells me there are several editions. Is there one I should choose?
The pc has an Intel Core 2 6400. The video card is decent, an ATI HD 6850.
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