Users using a 32-bit version of Windows have to make more memory available to Tekla Structures Learning by enabling the 3GB switch. This is not needed for 64-bit version of Windows, because it handles memory in a different way.
Before enabling more memory, you need to check if your computer is running 32-bit Windows. To do that, follow these steps:
- Browse to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/827218 that will automatically detect whether your computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
- Scroll down to Automatic version detection results to see the version.
To enable the 3GB switch in 32-bit Windows, do one of the following:
- In Windows 7:
- Click the Windows Start button.
- Select All programs.
- Select Accessories.
- Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run as Administrator.
- In the command prompt that opens, type the following command: bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVa 3072
- Press Enter.
- Restart the computer.
- In Windows 8:
- Right-click the Windows Start button.
- Select Command Prompt (Admin).
- In the command prompt that opens, type the following command: bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVa 3072
- Press Enter.
- Restart the computer.
To disable the 3GB switch in 32-bit windows, do one of the following:
- In Windows 7:
- Click the Windows Start button.
- Select All programs.
- Select Accessories.
- Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run as Administrator.
- In the command prompt that opens, type the command: bcdedit /deletevalue IncreaseUserVa
- Press Enter.
- Then restart the computer.
- In Windows 8:
- Right-click the Windows Start button.
- Select Command Prompt (Admin).
- In the command prompt that opens, type the following command: bcdedit /deletevalue IncreaseUserVa
- Press Enter.
- Restart the computer.
See more information about 32-bit and 64-bit Windows from here.