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23/01/12

Computer Hangs often? Test Memory (RAM) with Memtest86 +

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Never or often have problems with the computer? especially computer frequently hangs (crashes)? The problem computer "hangs" or posts appear blue (blue screen) can be caused by various things, mainly hardware issues, one of which is the RAM or memory problems. And are associated with this memory, it is not easy to check. But we can use free software Memtest86 +.

If we ever tamper with the hardware (hardware) computer, may be familiar with one of the software to test the condition of Memory (RAM) that was once popular, Memtest86 (without the plus sign). But this software has not been updated (update) since 2002, so there are still problems with the new device (especially CPU) that appears afterwards.

Memtest86 + is an update and improvement of the software Memtest86 earlier, the new CPU detection has been added so it still stays current with new hardware to date. Last update around mid-year 2010 yesterday, so still pretty "fresh".
 Unlike other software that runs under windows, Memtest86 + runs through the bootable media, so it does not depend on what operating system in use on the computer. Necessary to use media such as CD Rom, USB stick or floppy disk.

If we choose to use CR-Rom, download memtest86 + in the form of an ISO, then use a burning software to create a bootable CD. To more easily, we can use the USB stick, USB Installer version download, unzip and run the file Memtest86 + USB Installer.exe 4:10. For the USB installer is run through the windows, but a bootable USB stick can be used on any operating system, as long as the computer can be set to boot from windows.
If there are problems with memory, scan or test results will display the error information in red as shown below (image credit wikipedia)

What if the RAM problem / error?

If there is a RAM error, should be replaced immediately, because even if only a little but this will likely cause the computer often hangs / crashes. Usually RAM / Memory lifetime warranty, so it should be tried to be exchanged to the store where purchased RAM.

To get Memtest86 +, we can download by selecting some of the media are provided, namely:

     Memtest86 + ISO (bootable CD-ROM, 86 KB)
     Memtest86 + USB Installer (141 KB)
     Memtest86 + floppy disk (268 KB)

More information can visit the website Memtest86 +

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