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Query RAM Type in Windows 11

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Query RAM Type in Windows 11

To query RAM type for each slot, run following command

wmic memorychip get

Note: High clock speed RAM can be used in low speed computer normally.

References

How to get full PC memory specs (speed, size, type, part number, form factor) on Windows 10
Is there any problem if I use 3200 MHz RAM whereas my motherboard supports up to 2400 MHz?

Enable long file name in Windows 10 Pro

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Enable long file name in Windows 10 Pro

To enable Windows 10 Pro support long file name, Group Policy needs to be modified.

Steps

  • Open the Group Policy Editor by run command gpedit.msc
  • Navigate to Computer Configuration => Administrative Templates => System => Filesystem.
  • Edit the policy Enable Win32 long paths.

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Disable Windows `thumbs.db` file creation

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Disable Windows thumbs.db file creation

Steps

  • Run gpedit.msc
  • Navigate to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer
  • Double-click on the Turn off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db files setting
  • Select the Enabled option.
  • Click the OK button.

References

How to disable Windows Thumbs.db files from being created