Problem while installing memtest86+

haywired2002 · 03-27-2009, 03:28 PM

I am trying to install Memtest86+ on cd. I burned the Image file, now i have Readme.txt file, and Folder name "BOOT". This folder has BOOT.CAT and MEMTEST.IMG file in it. Problem is, when i try to boot from cd, cd is not booting and its not working

**Snoopdogie187** · 03-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Hi, your bios is probably loading from the hard driver before even checking anywhere else.

Hold F12 (usually), it may tell you as you are turning it on as to what key to press, and you need to change the boot order. Then make sure you save the bios.

If it has the option, you can sometimes just pick where to boot from without going into the bios. You do the same thing to get into it, press one of the F keys, I don't know which though.

I usually keep my boot order with the cd first, then the hard drive, and the rest doesn't matter for me.

skyflyer · 03-27-2009, 10:23 PM

You have burnt it as an image and not just burnt or 'copied' the files to the CD?

haywired2002 · 03-28-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyflyer

You have burnt it as an image and not just burnt or 'copied' the files to the CD?

Yes...I burnt is as Image and My Boot order is set to First CD then Hard Drive.

**linderman** · 03-30-2009, 06:29 PM

when you burn an image you will not see any folders!

I suggest you give it another go

How to Burn a Bootable ISO File

haywired2002 · 03-30-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linderman

when you burn an image you will not see any folders!

I suggest you give it another go

How to Burn a Bootable ISO File

i also used IMGBURN software, but i am able to folders

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dai · 03-31-2009, 01:27 AM

you don't install memtest
you boot the computer from the disk and run it on 1 stick of ram at a time

all help must be in the threads

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haywired2002 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 25 OS: Vista 64 Bit and Xp	Problem while installing memtest86+ I am trying to install Memtest86+ on cd. I burned the Image file, now i have Readme.txt file, and Folder name "BOOT". This folder has BOOT.CAT and MEMTEST.IMG file in it. Problem is, when i try to boot from cd, cd is not booting and its not working Last edited by haywired2002; 03-27-2009 at 03:31 PM. Reason: PRoblem while Running memtest86+

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Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,538 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Problem while installing memtest86+ Hi, your bios is probably loading from the hard driver before even checking anywhere else. Hold F12 (usually), it may tell you as you are turning it on as to what key to press, and you need to change the boot order. Then make sure you save the bios. If it has the option, you can sometimes just pick where to boot from without going into the bios. You do the same thing to get into it, press one of the F keys, I don't know which though. I usually keep my boot order with the cd first, then the hard drive, and the rest doesn't matter for me. __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

03-27-2009, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
skyflyer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canberra ACT, Australia Posts: 46 OS: Win XP pro & Vista Home Prem MCE	Re: Problem while installing memtest86+ You have burnt it as an image and not just burnt or 'copied' the files to the CD?

03-30-2009, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,432 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Problem while installing memtest86+ when you burn an image you will not see any folders! I suggest you give it another go How to Burn a Bootable ISO File __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

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dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Problem while installing memtest86+ you don't install memtest you boot the computer from the disk and run it on 1 stick of ram at a time all help must be in the threads __________________