rev_olie I read through your guide
Now I realize I could sound a bit bias (only others can confirm) but I found it difficult to read:
1. You have some huge splash screen pic, that no one else will have
2. You speak of setting up the CMOS so as CD will be first, even though by default it is already, (since about 2001) otherwise no one could set up Windows
3. You discuss sticking a "straightened paper clip" into the CD drive to manually insert the burnt disc (note generally always paperclips that bend are made of metal)
4. You discuss removing Ram (basically being a tech) and placing it on some antistatic area, with a big red warning
5. This quote is just incorrect:
No fails will result in the RAM being fine for use. However if it does fail you will need to seek assistance.
That is generally it for Memtest. Its not hard to use in itself but can take time setting up.
Here's my point
Take it as constructive criticism (ie avoid the not required defense)
I understand that you are covering all angles (well most generally)
I understand that what you have written is actually basically correct.
But your guide on Memtest is just too hard, and has too many "extra" not required parts. Making any user (not tech) well, not follow it. If you had called it "Memtest for experienced users" that would have helped. But I would not suggest giving that guide to a layman, otherwise they may break the entire computer!
Any guide specifically on a subject, should be written
only about that subject, not about dismantling computers or changing computer settings (unless that was the subject of course
)
Anyway, just my bias viewpoint