Upgrading RAM, reisntall Windows 7

[kaushik37]

I have Kingston 4GB DDR3 RAM at 1333 MHz. I want to upgrade my RAM, so buying another 4 GB of RAM of same model. Would I have to reinstall my Windows 7 OS, due to increase of RAM and introduction of new hardware?

 

[rchris]

Nope. Just add it, and then check in BIOS to confirm it recognizes it. Actually, you don't have to go to the BIOS; just go to Settings in Windows, then System, then About. It will show you "installed RAM" in that window.

edit: Sorry, I overlooked you're using Win 7, but you can get a similar view by going to the Control Panel and selecting System.
I'm also assuming you know that you need an x64 CPU and a 64-bit Windows 7 OS to make use of that extra RAM.