i download memtest86 and extracted to my d partition then inserted a floppy and ran install.bat seemed to install fine. then i booted up and it started to scan and first time it hung on test 2 at 29% second time at 32%, any idea why?
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i download memtest86 and extracted to my d partition then inserted a floppy and ran install.bat seemed to install fine. then i booted up and it started to scan and first time it hung on test 2 at 29% second time at 32%, any idea why?
Hmm not sure. It could indicate a hardware problem... (overheating, CPU problem or memory.)
Here's another memory tool: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
that link doesnt work for me, is that a link to microsoft memory diagnostic tool?
Not sure why it doesn't work for you... but yes thats it.
ok i ran it and it completed all 6 tests no problem, no errors. ran memtest86 after that and froze at 32% again. is it just a problem with memtest? do both programs do the same thing?
From my point of view, the memory would be replaced as fast as I could do it. Either program finds errors, and not completing is a error in my book, and I trashcan the ram.
One/another possibility... Having "USB Legacy Support" enabled in the bios has been reported to cause memtest86 hangs.
well the ram seems to be running fine, no program crashes, programs open fast. i just wanted to make sure. i think u have it DrMDJ. i will double check and get acj but i am pretty sure i do have legacy support enabled, do i need to leave it enabled?
I would disable it and try it. I hope you are not using USB KB or mouse. Is yes, they use PS2 items or the PS2 adapter.
yes i am using a usb keyboard and mouse
It's up to you whether you want to permanently disable "USB Legacy support". I was only suggesting to have it disabled whenever you happen to run memtest86.