[Help] MSCONFIG ruined my memory

[reecehockton]

Hello, last night a friend recommended to me editing the Boot>Advanced Options in MSCONFIG. I ticked the number of processors from 1 to the max (2) and I ticked the Maximum memory box and in putted "0" in the box. This then instantly changed to "256" before I clicked "Ok" then "Apply". This was intended to allow both of my processors to run windows and improve my BIOS boot up time.

This then causes a massive issue that restarts the PC unable to load windows and restarts again and again and again. Until windows recovery screen loads. I boot in safe mode and enter msconfig and I change my processer back from 2 to 1 and set my memory back to 8428 (Max). Restart and Im able to load normally but ever since then. Ive lost a GB since. I have 2 sticks of four GB ram and previously I was able to use 6GB and 2 was reserved for system. Now I am able to use 5 and 3 is reserved for system. Please help me fix my mess up.

Lightshot of my current MSCONFIG boot settings : http://prntscr.com/ieoyqk
Lightshot of my current RAM state: http://prntscr.com/iep05l

Some Basic PC Info:
http://prntscr.com/iep1gc

Thinking of restroing PC in order to fix this but as I have very little expertise in PC Software I do not know if that will resolve the issue and how I can recover that GB of RAM.

Thank you for your time.

 

[xtcmax]

I checked my msconfig, try unchecking the number of processors and maximum memory. Reboot.

If all fails, try re-installing ram? Remove 1 stick, let pc find just 1 stick of ram, then put second ram stick in and let pc discover it as well.

 

[reecehockton]

WOW, Thank you so much man. It was that simple xD. But I had no idea what I was doing so again thank you

 

[xtcmax]

I am glad you back up to speed.