Will I have to reinstall my OS and other software after a memory upgrade?
No. Your operating system and other software should continue to work just fine after you upgrade your memory (also called "RAM").
Sometimes the name "memory" confuses people. It's natural to assume that your computer stores information in its memory. However, your operating system information is actually stored on your hard drive, which won't be affected by a memory upgrade. Sometimes it helps to think of your hard drive as "long-term memory" and your RAM as "short-term memory." While your hard drive continues to store information after the power is turned off, your RAM is actually erased every time your computer is turned off. That means you won't lose any data by upgrading or removing RAM modules.
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