How do I test memory for errors?
The Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer can be the cause of many seemingly unconnected problems in your daily computing. Low-quality or damaged RAM can plague you with a slow system, indecipherable error message or an unbootable system.Test SoftwareMicrosoft provides a free memory test tool that is very similar to other memory testing programs. It performs an extensive test that goes far beyond the basic tests that your BIOS performs on system boot. The best part is that you don’t have to be running a Microsoft operating system to use it (or any operating system installed for that matter). See the download link for Windows Memory Diagnostic in Resources.Boot DiskRun the executable file and determine if you want to create a bootable floppy disk or a bootable CD. Choose which, and then restart your computer with the boot disk inside the computer. Be sure to set your BIOS settings to boot from either the floppy disk or the CD-ROM. Note that it is not necessary to run the boot disk cr
