You should be able to see all the files, good and bad, in BIS with Resco. While you could just reformat BIS it would be perhaps better to simply delete the bad files. This presumes you can distinguish them, that is. Resco should be showing you all of BIS and how it is allocated. If the total BIS as reported by Resco, in-use + free, is less than the total you believe you should have then perhaps some of your BIS memory itself has gone bad.
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Does anyone know why my X50 would tell me that I only have 30.64MB of Built-in storage when it should be around 64mb?
It used to be correct.
I have tried everything I know or have read to do including a back up and hard reset.
Any ideas?
Thanks!!
This amount actually sounds correct to me. The x50 has 64 MB of ROM. But you need to realize that it is used for two functions first to store the OS (in this case WM2003) and what is left over is used for built in storage.
The x51v Eric has does have 256 MB of storage but again its used for more then just storage space its used to hold the OS which is WM5 in that case.
My x50v has 128MB of storage but only 91.43 MB of it usable.
No amount of hard resets or backups will change your Built in Storage. It is formatted when you install an OS update (I think) or use the SD image loader (I know it does in this case) but I don't see a point to doing it because it should not give you any extra space.
This amount actually sounds correct to me. The x50 has 64 MB of ROM. But you need to realize that it is used for two functions first to store the OS (in this case WM2003) and what is left over is used for built in storage.
The x51v Eric has does have 256 MB of storage but again its used for more then just storage space its used to hold the OS which is WM5 in that case.
My x50v has 128MB of storage but only 91.43 MB of it usable.
No amount of hard resets or backups will change your Built in Storage. It is formatted when you install an OS update (I think) or use the SD image loader (I know it does in this case) but I don't see a point to doing it because it should not give you any extra space.
Okay, now I'm going to sound like the total newbie that I am... I apologize in advance...
When I go start -> Settings -> Memory - I see...
Main Memory Tab - total main memory: 62.76
Storage Card Tab - Built-in Storage card memory: 30.64
& Running programs Tab
Are you telling me that my OS is located in the Storage Card/Built in memory?
I thought that main memory was just that - it housed all of the main software, OS, etc. Have I had it backwards all this time?
Okay, now I'm going to sound like the total newbie that I am... I apologize in advance...
When I go start -> Settings -> Memory - I see...
Main Memory Tab - total main memory: 62.76
Storage Card Tab - Built-in Storage card memory: 30.64
& Running programs Tab
Are you telling me that my OS is located in the Storage Card/Built in memory?
I thought that main memory was just that - it housed all of the main software, OS, etc. Have I had it backwards all this time?
I believe you are correct. This screen print is from my X50V. Refer to my View My PDA for what is installed, virtually everything to BIS. BTW.
Okay, now I'm going to sound like the total newbie that I am... I apologize in advance...
When I go start -> Settings -> Memory - I see...
Main Memory Tab - total main memory: 62.76
Storage Card Tab - Built-in Storage card memory: 30.64
& Running programs Tab
Are you telling me that my OS is located in the Storage Card/Built in memory?
I thought that main memory was just that - it housed all of the main software, OS, etc. Have I had it backwards all this time?
First there are two types of memory in the Axim, RAM and ROM. RAM stands for random access memory and is used for temporary storage. In the case of WM2003 it also stores programs and data. The second type is ROM which stands for read only memory. This is for long term storage and will survive if both system batteries die or will keep through a hard reset.
When you look at the total main memory on the settings page your looking at RAM.
But when you check the built in storage you are talking about ROM.
The OS is not located in built in storage but is located on the same chip.... The best way I can think of to explain it is that the built in storage is located in the extra space left over from the OS. If you know what Hard Drive partitions are its the same principal. The first partition is the OS and the second is the built in storage.
There was no memory issue. I'm not really sure why w3iner answered me like that. I had a noobie question and got an off the wall response. In that particular post I asked how to get rid of the "new" button at the bottom of the screen. I know it was NOT a memory issue so I just disregarded his comment.
Sorry if I confused you with the bad memory comment, I was being sarcastic(as you will find in many of my post and in real life).
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w3iner - I appreciate the problem of being sarcastic in here.
Found out that it's very difficult so I've stopped - except maybe - in the Title Thread Game :p
Thank you for helping me understand (and your kindness about it).
So, I guess I have one more question about it then...When I install little utilities such as Fast Cleanup or BatMem, where should it go? BIS or Main. I had been reserving Main Memory for important stuff.
Thanks again guys (gals). Ya'll are the best!
w3iner - I'm learning my way around and figured it was just a flip comment. I wonder how many newbies actually take your words for true though? With almost 1000 posts, I sorta figured you knew what you were talking about and when it didn't make sense, I just disregarded. Thanks for chiming in!
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I'm so embarassed! I should have know that!"
So should I - still learning ...:p
Memories - for all Axims execpt x51s:
From a user point of view there is no (big) difference between the main memory and the BIS (or the SD)
You use them for programs and data - as you know :)
From a technical viewpoint the main memory is fast but volatile - no power = no data.
The BIS is somewhat slow but don't get erased on a hard reset.
The SD card is slow, but very reliabel.
I use the main memory for programs and data used/changed very frequent = daily. (fast access required)
I put programs and 'permanent' data in the BIS and on the SD card - depending on access speed.
I use the SD for pictures, GPS maps, MP3 files, podcasts, e-books, backup's etc ...
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