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Windows 7 Ultimate
Installed Physical memory 6GB Ram
Total physical memory 3GB
Available physical memory 1.29 GB
Processor 2Duo CPU 2.80GHZ
Gentlemen !
First off I am a bit confused , since I have 6GB Ram why is only 1.29 available
Anyhow , here is the real issue
I used a Canon 7D with footage of 1920x1080 ,   23.976fps    (3mins footage) all Green Screen
I have 3 channels of video and its all Green Screen , I added my effects , transitions and etc,
Obviously my system is not strong enough to have a smooth playback, unless I render the entire work area, which i have no problems with .
Now, the problem that I am facing is, when I am clicking or jumping from one scene to the other , suddenly I lose the preview , it's like the preview screen locks itself to that one scene , now the only way I can go back is to restart my PC, is there any reset or panic button or why this is happening ,
Any help will be appreciated .

Thanks Bill
I understood that point, but this thing so bizarre now
My footage is 1920x1080, which was shot by a Canon 7D
I use 4 different Chroma preset from 4 different manufacture(including one from Premiere default) , none of them works
On my Timeline looks great , even when I press Enter to render the entire work area , it plays well, but when I send to to AME to export , the final movie still has the green screen
Your help is always appreciated sir !

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