possible memory problems

im not really sure but i think i may have gotten a stick of memory with a few problems. i occasionally get that fabulous blue screen of death that windows xp is not supposed to have and i have decided to test my RAM. i have no idea how to do this so i would appreaciate some help...

Download and run www.memtest.org

Let is pass for 6 or 7 times. This will take a few hours, so sit back and relax as it does it's magic.

do i have to run it off a boot floppy or anything? what i was asking for were instructions not just a program...

The instructions are on that page I linked you to.

Memtest86+ comes in three different way, first is a pre-build bootable ISO, second is a bootable binary and third an installable package for creating a bootable floppy. Third version are compressed in .zip and .tar.gz.

I typically use the bootable floppy version.

I am trying REAL hard to be nice about that comment. You do realize that people here are VOLUNTEERING their help? A little appreciation goes a long way.

sorry if i sounded a bit harsh there man, it's just that last time i asked for help in one of these forums someone totaly useless responded with everything i already knew...i specifically wanted instructions since memtest doesnt seem to have very good instructions itself...i can also be a bit acerbic sometimes...thank you for the help

Cheers. I can appreciate that. I get a bit nasty myself here and there, especially when short on coffee.

And I will also agree that memtest does not really give great instructions on their site. Did you manage to figure it out? Let me know if you are having problems and how far you get. I can walk you through it if need be.

i haven't had a chance to do it yet...need my dad to bring me a floppy from his office first, if i have any problems i'll make sure to ask you about 'em...thanks for understanding too

If you have a CD RW drive, you can also make a bootable CD and do it that way. Either way works.

how do i make a bootable cd?

Go to www.memtest.org and download

Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)

Unzip the file to your desktop.

What burning software to you have for your CDRW drive? I am not at a computer with a CDRW so I can't tell you the exact steps, but you want to use your burning software to burn that .iso file to a blank CD-R disk. This will create a bootable CD.

Then put the newly made CD into your CD drive and reboot your system. It SHOULD automatically run the memtest program BEFORE loading windows. If it doesn't, then either:

a) you didn't burn the CD correctly. If you have problems with this step, I'll be back home in about 3 hours and can open up Nero (my burning software) to tell you exactly what you need to select.

b) you need to go into your bios and check that your computer boots from

1. floppy
2. CD drive
3. Hard drive

IN THAT ORDER.

Help burning ISO for memtest..

i was wondering if anyone can give me directions on how to burn the ISO for memtest.. i dont have a disk on my comp, so i decided to burn the unzipped file on to cd but it does not seem to work..

You don't want to burn the UNZIPPED file, you want to unzip it first and burn the .iso file.

Here is a link for help with various burning software packages.

http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm

thanks that was really helpfull.. how many times should i run the memtest.. i just got blue screen today and yesterday

I'd run it for 6 or 7 passes. It'll take a few hours, just to warn you in advance.

thanks i need to run it these are the error messages i kept get.. basically i think its the same.. really appreciate your help

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

STOP0x000000d1(0xF7144f18, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0xf70f2d90)

A3AB.SYS - ADDRESS F7144F18 BASE AT F70DD000, DATESTAMP 4240DFCC
A3AB.SYS - ADDRESS F70F2D90 BASE AT F70DD000, DATESTAMP 4240DFCC

TODAY(Dec 4,05)
BCCode : 100000d1 BCP1 : F7144F18 BCP2 : 00000002 BCP3 : 00000000
BCP4 : F70F2D90 OSVer : 5_1_2600 SP : 2_0 Product : 256_1

C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERb66f.dir00\Mini120405-01.dmp
C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERb66f.dir00\sysdata.xml

YESTERDAY(Dec 3,05)
BCCode : 100000d1 BCP1 : F7144F18 BCP2 : 00000002 BCP3 : 00000000
BCP4 : F70F2D90 OSVer : 5_1_2600 SP : 2_0 Product : 256_1


C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER9c05.dir00\Mini120305-01.dmp
C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER9c05.dir00\sysdata.xml


LAST MONTH
BCCode : 100000d1 BCP1 : F7144F18 BCP2 : 00000002 BCP3 : 00000000
BCP4 : F70F2D90 OSVer : 5_1_2600 SP : 2_0 Product : 256_1

Technical Information:

C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERaa8e.dir00\Mini103105-01.dmp
C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERaa8e.dir00\sysdata.xml


Error code 100000d1, parameter1 f7144f18, parameter2 00000002, parameter3 00000000, parameter4 f70f2d90.

Renosh,

I'd recommend starting a NEW thread with this info. It just helps to avoid confusion if we stick with one problem / thread.

I hope you get things fixed up!

ok thanks.. is it suppose to make a sound when running memtest... it came on for like 25 secs and the sound went away :|

What kind of sound? Where was it coming from?

I don't think that memtest has any sound files. Could be wrong.

i am just running mem test and it came from my computer.. its like a squeaking sound.. it was on for like 25 secs..

im having some trouble trying to get the iso thingy to work...it wont let me click next...any advice?