Yes, I have 64bit windows. My 1st posting was a bit confusing after re-reading it.
Windows 8, upgraded to windows 8.1, Windows 8 had no issues.
Windows version 8.1 On it's own 2GB Hard drive. Installed before Linux.
Linux 4.04 Ubuntu... Installed on it's own Hard drive 2GB without the windows disk plugged in. I removed it. I don't trust Linux that much.
Windows 8.1 Before Linux was installed.... Would only see 32GB ram if I did a double power cycle upon turning on the computer. The F10 Key menu would not show up on the 1st power up. On the 2nd power up, the F10 , F7, F2 key would be their, but were ignored. But windows would see 32GB 50% of the time.
The F10, f7, f2 menu would only show up every time, After a lot of trial and agony, if I de-selected the option for fastboot in the power options menu. Now I no longer need to double power cycle my machine... Yea!!!
After Linux was installed... Hard disk was plugged in at the same time as the windows disk...
Linux was 1st on the list to boot. Not Ideal, but I can deal with it. But, Finally!!!!!!!!!!!! The F10,F7, F2 menu keys work! And so far they have worked as long as I keep the Linux disk plugged in. When I turn on the computer, I select F10, Select Windows boot loader, 2nd on the list, everything boots just fine and Windows sees 32GB ram and I'm a happy camper.
Except, I would like windows to be the top of the list. Or Be able to have the Option to remove the disk if necessary.
I'm sorry to have mode my 1st posting a bit cryptic.