Is there a way to bypass Windows memory limit?

[no_1_dave]

My new 12GB kit arrived today but because ram is so cheap I have decided to keep my existing 6GB kit too. This gives me 18GB total yet Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) only allows up to 16GB so it shows 18 but with 16 usable. I have googled everything I can but the only results I can find are how to bypass 32bit limits. There must be a way because higher versions of windows allow it, this is a software limitation that M$ has stupidly put in place.

Please do not discuss or hint at pirated software! - w3bbo

 

[Admiral Huddy]

You need to purchase the appropriate licence. The retail version comes with both 32 and 64 bit versions.