Diagnostics — How To Run Memory

: Restart your PC and enter your BIOS/UEFI (usually by tapping F2 , F12 , or Del during startup). Set the USB drive as the primary boot device.

or other Windows 11 devices, search for "memory" in the Settings panel and select Diagnose your computer's memory problems 2. Schedule the Test Once the tool opens, you will see two primary options: Restart now and check for problems (Recommended): Your computer will restart immediately to begin the scan. Save all work before clicking this Check for problems the next time I start my computer: This schedules the scan for your next manual reboot. Microsoft Learn How to run Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool in Windows how to run memory diagnostics

| Mistake | Why It’s Wrong | | :--- | :--- | | Running diagnostics while overclocked | Overclocking (XMP/DOCP) can cause false errors. Set BIOS to defaults first. | | Only running one quick pass | Intermittent errors may not appear for hours. Run at least 4 passes or overnight. | | Assuming Windows is the problem | Many users reinstall Windows for crash issues that are actually bad RAM. Test first. | | Mixing unmatched RAM kits | Even same brand/model from different batches can cause errors. Always use identical kits. | : Restart your PC and enter your BIOS/UEFI

Remember: RAM is cheap. Your data is not. Run the diagnostics today. Schedule the Test Once the tool opens, you