Windows Memory Diagnostic

[Scarecrow Man]

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

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

I still prefer Memtest86+, but this is a nice little diagnostic from Microsoft I never knew existed. B)

VISTA USERS

Windows Vista includes a Memory (RAM) Diagnostic Tool that performs a scan of your computer's physical memory and may help identify any possible errors.

Using this tool will require a reboot so please save any documents you have open.

• Click Start.
  
• In the Start Search field type in Memory and hit Enter.
  
• The first option you see should say Memory Diagnostic Tool.
  
• Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool - A window will pop up asking you if you want to reboot and check for problems not or check for problems the next time you restart.
  
• If you choose to restart now, Vista will reboot into the memory diagnostic utility.