Memory Diagnostic Tool Page
RAM either works perfectly or it doesn't. There is no middle ground. If your diagnostic tool finds a single error, your memory is compromised. Back up your data immediately, identify the faulty stick, and replace it. Your future self—the one not losing unsaved work to random BSODs—will thank you.
MemTest86 boots from a USB drive (it does not run inside Windows). This allows it to test all of your memory, including areas that the OS reserves for itself. memory diagnostic tool
Never waste time. Boot MemTest86 from a USB drive and let it run overnight. One pass is insufficient. Eight passes is standard. Twenty-four passes is conclusive. RAM either works perfectly or it doesn't
Few computer components are as reliable—or as infuriating—as Random Access Memory (RAM). When it works, you never think about it. When it starts to fail, it can mimic a failing hard drive, a corrupted operating system, or even a malware infection. Back up your data immediately, identify the faulty
Why your RAM might be the culprit—and how to catch it in the act.