Testing RAM reliability - Memtest

Last update on August 23, 2009 09:54 AM by jak58
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Testing RAM reliability - Memtest








Memtest is a program designed to test the RAM reliability of all computers under windows. This device can detect errors on your RAM and function by calculating the ability of your memory to perform data storage and retrieval accurately. Memtest can also be used to augment the performance and stability of your computer and even determine the reliability of your Random Access Memory by counting the number of failure encountered during the processus. This tip may avoid you from losing money by replacing your RAM without detecting the failure.
Download Memtest 86 on below link:

http://www.memtest86.com/
http://www.memtest.org/

Installation of Memtest


First of all, please note that Memtest86 is a stand alone application and can boot directly from the CD.
  • After download, extract the files from the archive zip.
  • Open the files directory and select install.bat.
  • You will be asked to insert the blank floppy disk.
  • Once you insert the floppy, reboot Memtest86.


License: Freeware
Operating system: Compatible with all OS(stand alone application)

Another alternative


You can use it in another way, download the ISO file, then burn the ISO image and set boot on a CD-ROM (so that it can run on any PC operating system) or to execute the MemTest version corresponding to your operating system (Windows or Linux).

Note that this tool (and a few others) are available on a free CD bootable:

Ultimate Boot CD: http://en.kioskea.net/telecharger/telecharger-1221-ultimate-boot-cd
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