How To Get And Use Windows Memory Diagnostic


See: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

The Windows Memory Diagnostic tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors. The diagnostic includes a comprehensive set of memory tests. If you are experiencing problems while running Windows, you can use the diagnostic to determine whether the problems are caused by failing hardware, such as RAM or the memory system of your motherboard. Windows Memory Diagnostic is designed to be easy and fast. On most configurations, you can download the diagnostic, read the documentation, run the test and complete the first test pass in less than 30 minutes.

To run Windows Memory Diagnostic, you must reboot your computer with the disk or CD-ROM on which you installed Windows Memory Diagnostic in the drive. After the reboot, Windows Memory Diagnostic will load and its interface will appear. After loading, the first test pass will begin, using the default standard test suite, and continue until complete, unless Windows Memory Diagnostic is either paused or exited. Once the first test pass is complete, Windows Memory Diagnostic will begin a second test pass using the same settings as before. Windows Memory Diagnostic will continue to run test passes until you exit.

Windows Memory Diagnostic User Guide

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Windows Memory Diagnostic Users Guide

This users guide provides necessary information and step-by-step instructions that you can use to run Windows Memory Diagnostic.

It is important to read the information and instructions in this guide before you use Windows Memory Diagnostic.

Quick Start Information

Introduction

System requirements

Concepts

Memory tests

Types of memory errors

How Windows Memory Diagnostic works

Sample run times

Using Windows Memory Diagnostic

Installing Windows Memory Diagnostic

Running Windows Memory Diagnostic

Windows Memory Diagnostic user interface

Options

Menu options

Selecting a test suite

Identifying Failing Hardware Components

To troubleshoot errors on a computer with only one memory module

To troubleshoot errors on a computer with more than one memory module
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