Test Your Computer's Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool
If you are an overclocker, or are just suspecting a memory problem with your computer, you should probably run some memory tests. Rather than spending money, you can use the free tool included in Windows Vista.
Using this tool will require a reboot, so keep that in mind before you launch it.
Type in memory into the start menu, and you should see the first option will say Memory Diagnostics Tool.
A dialog will pop up asking if you want to reboot and check for problems now, or check for problems the next time you restart.
If you choose to restart now, Vista will reboot into the memory diagnostic utility:
You can also get to this utility directly from the boot manager menu. You'll notice it at the bottom of the window in the screenshot below:
Getting to it is a little strange, though, if you only have Vista installed on the machine. You'll have to hold down F8 for the boot menu, and then hit Esc to get to the screen above.
Thanks!
That helped me verify that the additional memory for my MacBook Pro works with Windows Vista.
If someone could help me. I ran the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and after running it put a icon in my tray that is useless. If you pass over it, it will list the tool but left or right clicking does nothing. It is pointless to be in the tray but I can't find a way to get rid of it. If someone can help me, I sure would appreciate it. My email address is jazzmahn@verizon.net. Thanks in advance
Hi.. is there any way to run this particular memory test from within Windows XP like it's being done in Vista. I am aware that there is Memory Diagnostic Tool that can be copied to a CD and then allowed to run at boot time.
Many thanks for your help.
Hello,
I am facing lot of problmes with my laptop. its behaving abnormally.
I got Vista with my laptop. the problme is when i restart manchine its not getting on, lights getting on and for few seconds there is a blink indicating reading of Harddisk thats it, and BIOS logo/HP logo is not coming. after trying several times only i am able to login into the system.
and also blank screen is coming when system is up from Sleep, Hibernate.
i dont know what is the exact problem, Hardware failure or Virus or problem with Vista…….?
Please Help me about rebooting my Sony Computers, since it show error when I Try to restart windows
hey could some one help me???
i got vista on my ASUS laptop and i ran this tool
ever since i completed the tests the tool had been starting every time i boot
i can't get it off! anyone got this problem?? email me at ywmx@hotmail.com
I have th same problem as Wai Mun, my ACER computer has vista on it, I ran Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool and its repeating over and over again. I cannot access my main menu, F8 does not show the Boot Manager window so i cant get to safe mode, I cannot esc from it. I just get the same blue screen running tests 1 of 2 over and over again, and when it finishes, it just runs again. I could solve the problem if I could get to a Command Line, but I can't even get there.
My laptop is comletely worthless with this running, any help at all would be appreciated, thanks.
I ran the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (Windows Vista) and after running it put a icon in my tray by the clock. When I try to click on it nothing happens and I cant get rid of it. Every time I boot up my computer it's always there. How do I get rid of this annoying icon? Email me at timko67@yahoo.com
I have 4gigs on x64 Vista and the test passed.