memtest and windows

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UptheIrons

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2011

I ran Memtest86 on my computer and got some errors. Im currently running Linux on a partition, as My copy of windows has corrupted, and I am unable to reinstall it without buying another copy, so I'm currently waiting on that.

My question here is, could the memtest errors be due to that fact that 400 GB of my 500 GB harddrive is partitioned for an OS that is entirely unbootable? It seems likely since it is, in fact, entirely broke, But I figured Id check with you guys, as im planning on throwing down 200 bucks on a copy of Windows HB. I want to make sure that will fix this.

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Stu_computer

· #2 · Apr 3, 2011

Memtest shouldn't be accessing your hard drive.

Memtest86 - Download Page

Memtest86 is a stand-alone program that does not require or use any operating system for execution. The version of Windows or Linux being used is irrelevant for execution. However, you must use Windows or Linux to create a bootable CD, Floppy or USB key. The Windows and Linux packages are identical except for the installation methods.

did u download a copy and burn it to cd (or a usb drive)?

unplug the defective drive while testing, that way u definetly know it's not an issue.

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UptheIrons

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 3, 2011

Stu_computer said:
Memtest shouldn't be accessing your hard drive.

Memtest86 - Download Page

did u download a copy and burn it to cd (or a usb drive)?

unplug the defective drive while testing, that way u definetly know it's not an issue.

It came as a possible boot option when I installed Ubuntu, So im pretty sure that means its running off the drive.

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Old Rich

· #4 · Apr 3, 2011

I would run it by itself . . to do that, click on the link to Memtest in my signature . . let it run on one stick at a time overnite or until it starts reporting errors

How to burn an ISO file: http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f149/how-to-burn-a-bootable-iso-file-341778.htmll

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UptheIrons

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 3, 2011

Old Rich said:
I would run it by itself . . to do that, click on the link to Memtest in my signature . . let it run on one stick at a time overnite or until it starts reporting errors

How to burn an ISO file: http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f149/how-to-burn-a-bootable-iso-file-341778.htmll

Ok, Sounds good. I was going to try taking out my video card for a run of it as well, as i read somewhere that it could also be a problem.

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