what is memtest?

twolves90 · 09-18-2007, 05:30 AM

what is memtest, and is it something i should be running regularly?

thank you

**Cromewell** · 09-18-2007, 05:31 AM

Memtest is exactly what it sounds like, it tests your memory for errors.

twolves90 · 09-18-2007, 06:24 AM

ok, do i download it or is it a tool in windows, or what?

hermeslyre · 09-18-2007, 06:50 AM

Memtest can be ran in windows, sure. Memtest86, on the other hand, needs to be put on a floppy and ran at system boot.

twolves90 · 09-18-2007, 06:55 AM

where do i find it in windows?

Emperor_nero · 09-18-2007, 07:09 AM

It's a program that you have to install. It's not included.

twolves90 · 09-18-2007, 07:25 AM

lol thanks for all the feedback everyone....

however, can anyone just tell me what I must do to get memtest on my system :-)

Emperor_nero · 09-18-2007, 07:35 AM

Okay,

1. Download this program: http://hcidesign.com/memtest/MemTest.zip
2. Unzip it to anywhere
3. Run the unzipped program.
4. Bow to my skill, just kidding

twolves90 · 09-18-2007, 07:45 AM

thank you! :-D

Emperor_nero · 09-18-2007, 07:50 AM

No problem.

09-18-2007, 05:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-18-2007, 05:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 10,085	Memtest is exactly what it sounds like, it tests your memory for errors. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

09-18-2007, 06:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 379	ok, do i download it or is it a tool in windows, or what? __________________ Current: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 ASUS P5B Deluxe / Wifi (Socket 775) Mobo + ZALMAN CNPS9500 Corsair XMS2 3 GB ddr2 800 (2 x 512MB) + (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 eVGA 8800 GTS 320MB & Antec 500W PSU Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 Channels Seagate 120 GB 7200 rpm HDD 3 GB/sec Windows XP Home Ed Cooler Master Centurion 5 Blue/Black+Window Case LG Dual Layer DVD RW & LiteOn DVD R - - - I've finished 5 builds so far! P.S. XP > Vista

09-18-2007, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 379	where do i find it in windows? __________________ Current: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 ASUS P5B Deluxe / Wifi (Socket 775) Mobo + ZALMAN CNPS9500 Corsair XMS2 3 GB ddr2 800 (2 x 512MB) + (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 eVGA 8800 GTS 320MB & Antec 500W PSU Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 Channels Seagate 120 GB 7200 rpm HDD 3 GB/sec Windows XP Home Ed Cooler Master Centurion 5 Blue/Black+Window Case LG Dual Layer DVD RW & LiteOn DVD R - - - I've finished 5 builds so far! P.S. XP > Vista

09-18-2007, 07:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Emperor_nero Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,301	It's a program that you have to install. It's not included. __________________ I play Rugby, and no its not like it's sissy cousin with the pads.

09-18-2007, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,966	Memtest can be ran in windows, sure. Memtest86, on the other hand, needs to be put on a floppy and ran at system boot.

09-18-2007, 07:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 379	lol thanks for all the feedback everyone.... however, can anyone just tell me what I must do to get memtest on my system :-) __________________ Current: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 ASUS P5B Deluxe / Wifi (Socket 775) Mobo + ZALMAN CNPS9500 Corsair XMS2 3 GB ddr2 800 (2 x 512MB) + (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 eVGA 8800 GTS 320MB & Antec 500W PSU Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 Channels Seagate 120 GB 7200 rpm HDD 3 GB/sec Windows XP Home Ed Cooler Master Centurion 5 Blue/Black+Window Case LG Dual Layer DVD RW & LiteOn DVD R - - - I've finished 5 builds so far! P.S. XP > Vista

09-18-2007, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Emperor_nero Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,301	Okay, 1. Download this program: http://hcidesign.com/memtest/MemTest.zip 2. Unzip it to anywhere 3. Run the unzipped program. 4. Bow to my skill, just kidding __________________ I play Rugby, and no its not like it's sissy cousin with the pads.

09-18-2007, 07:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 379	thank you! :-D __________________ Current: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 ASUS P5B Deluxe / Wifi (Socket 775) Mobo + ZALMAN CNPS9500 Corsair XMS2 3 GB ddr2 800 (2 x 512MB) + (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 eVGA 8800 GTS 320MB & Antec 500W PSU Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 Channels Seagate 120 GB 7200 rpm HDD 3 GB/sec Windows XP Home Ed Cooler Master Centurion 5 Blue/Black+Window Case LG Dual Layer DVD RW & LiteOn DVD R - - - I've finished 5 builds so far! P.S. XP > Vista

09-18-2007, 07:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Emperor_nero Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,301	No problem. __________________ I play Rugby, and no its not like it's sissy cousin with the pads.

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