code-frog wrote: I bet you have bad memory. It is a possibility that the onboard video memory may be bad, but it does register it (displays the correct amount :~ ), the memory information on startup. As far as my system mem goes I have 3 GB and have even done memory diagnostics and found that all is well there. Is there a way to actually test the video card's memory? Such as a software tool that runs a video mem diagnostic, I just have not found one? Any further help here is most definitely appreciated, and I will listen to anyone who has knowledge about troubleshooting this problem. Frankly, if I knew for sure I wouldn't be asking for help! :confused: :~ :confused: DB_Cooper1950 Either enjoy life, Or Hate Life, Just quit SITTING ON THE FENCE!

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Dave, Thank you VERY much for that explaination, it makes a lot more sense to me now as to why I am not getting the exact amount of virtual memory that I thought that I was looking for. I realize that the explaination you gave was a simplified, but the point that you were trying to convey, was easier to understand that way, and for that I am grateful. David Baker DB_Cooper1950 "Life is like a box of..."

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