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    Program to check RAM Problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wobble987, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yeah, like the title says, what program should i use to check for RAM problem. and how do i use it?
     
    wobble987, Sep 13, 2007
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    You can run something like Memtest.
     
    odin243, Sep 13, 2007
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    zakaluka Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Memtest86+ - http://www.memtest.org/ (free)

    - OR -

    Memtest86 - http://www.memtest86.com/ (commercial)

    For either one, download the ISO, burn it to a CD, and when you boot, set it to boot from CD. It should present you a menu. Just select the largest/most comprehensive number of tests and let it go. Last time I ran MT86+, I let it run overnight for ~8-12 run-throughs. Sometimes, it takes multiple run-throughs to find RAM problems.

    Regards,

    Z.
     
    zakaluka, Sep 13, 2007
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    Visit the passmark website, download their burnintest. There's a free trial and it should test memory, CPU, GPU, HD, ...
     
    Ice-Tea, Sep 13, 2007
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    whats the difference between those two?

    is the free one reliable? is it possible that the software broke my computer? (unless its already failing...)
     
    wobble987, Sep 13, 2007
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    ** Memtest86+ V1.70 (01/14/2007) **
    Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)

    is this the one i should download?

    i have a very new pc, just been built a month ago.
     
    wobble987, Sep 13, 2007
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    Yes, Memtest86+ is completely stable and safe to use. However, if your RAM is already going bad, it could make it worse (through the intensive tests that it will run). This won't change anything on your hard-drive though. Plus, this program shouldn't void your warranty.

    Here are the steps:

    1. Download http://www.memtest.org/download/1.70/memtest86+-1.70.iso.zip
    2. Unzip the file.
    3. Use a program like Nero to burn the .iso file to a CD.
    4. Put the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
    5. Reboot the computer.
    6. When the boot screen comes up, depending on your computer, go into the BIOS or a Boot-up selection screen.
    7. Set the computer to boot from the CD-ROM drive.
    8. Once it boots up, follow instructions on-screen (if I remember correctly, it will automatically start running tests as soon as it boots up, so you don't even have to do anything).

    Regards,

    Z.
     
    zakaluka, Sep 13, 2007
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    do i need to install this, or is it the type of program that don't need to be install, and run directly?..
     
    wobble987, Sep 13, 2007
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    Or use the passmark test and do it all in Windows
     
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    unfortunately it is a trial software :( i hate trial software, they create a registry entry that can't be remove.
     
    wobble987, Sep 13, 2007
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  11. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    How is the application able to test ALL of the memory if Windows is running?

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Sep 13, 2007
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    yeah thats odd. i thought about that.

    hey, i just did the memtest86+ and it came up with 0 error after 18 passes using standard check.

    what do they mean by "standard" check. is there some kind of full check?
     
    wobble987, Sep 14, 2007
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