Techniques for troubleshooting Memory failure without a Memory Tester

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This article is one of the things that you will need in order to understand how to troubleshoot common PC RAM issues. The computer does not have too many moving parts so the logic is that if you install it correctly then you are unlikely to have malfunctions.

Hence, in the case of a problem it is most likely arising out of a RAM configuration and malware. This is not a hard and first rule so ensure that you also look at the information that is coming out of DriverAssist.

Some of the problems are more subtle than others. For example, you may find that there are a few elements within a data file that are corrupted whilst the rest of it is perfectly fine.

Nevertheless, you may have to sweep and repair the entire file in order for the system to function properly. Check the instructions about anything you buy so that you are in a position to do the troubleshooting and treatment necessary in case it fails to operate.

The Blue Screen of Death is one of the surest signs that there is a problem with memory on Windows. On the other hand BSOD can mean a number of things so you cannot really rely on it as the ultimate diagnosis of individual issues.

All that it tells you is that there is something seriously wrong with the computer system which you must address. A review of existing commentary on tech blogs will show you that it is possible for good memory to go rogue.

This could be because of the products that you bought or how you installed them. Poor configuration practices are often at the heart of these failures. Some people have argued successfully that memory is rarely the source of problems.

Indeed, memory problem indicators normally arise from power supply issues as well as overheating. You should have technology that scans the entire system for errors in order to report back to you. Heat can be a problem. These are the pre-diagnostics that you look at before revisiting memory.

Understanding how memory failures work

You should begin by running the Memtest86 test which is a series of executables. They can be used on Linux, Windows and DOS. The most appropriate is the bootable ISO image. This is designed to load on your system even when the memory problems have become such a problem that you are unable to use your normal operating system.

Use your coupons to buy a Knoppix disk to insert and run the test. You do this at the boot prompt stage. Press enter. You can even use the test to engage a deep testing model so that you can cover many loops.

The best advice is to let it run overnight. The results will be logged onto the disk for you to review the next day. Take not of any addresses where the errors occurred. Compare this to the earlier information you have from DriverAssist so that you can rule out that possibility as well.