How to use Windows Memory Diagnostic tool in Windows 8.1
It often happens that the problems that arise in our PCs are from some other source other than that we think but most of them arise from memory modules. Windows has provided solution for this situation by incorporating Windows Memory Diagnostic tool in the system since Windows 7 and now Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 also accompany this handy tool.
Today we are going to see how this handy tool works and everything that one need to know about this wonderful tool.
To launch “Windows Memory Diagnostic” in Windows 7 type memo or memory into the Start Menu search box. You will find it in the search results.
Alternatively go to Control Panel > System & Security > Administrative Tools > Windows Memory Diagnostic.
In Windows 8 type memory on the Start screen, choose Settings and then click or tap the search result that says “Diagnose your computer’s memory problems”.
Here you can also use Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools, just like in Windows 7. There you will find the Windows Memory Diagnostic shortcut.
However in Windows 8.1 the Control path is just the same only the difference is that, in the Start screen, you need to type memory and then click or tap “Diagnose your computer’s memory problems”, without having to filter the search results, like you do in Windows 8.
You cannot access the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, if your Windows works no more. In such a situation you will have to use the Windows installation disc, a system repair disc or a USB memory stick with recovery tools. In Windows 7 you will find Windows Memory Diagnostic tool is found in the System Recovery Options window.
However there is no such shortcut available for the tool in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. It can’t be found in the Windows installation disc and neither on the system recovery drive you have created. But, you can still launch it.
When you are asked to choose an option, click Troubleshoot, then Advanced options and start the Command Prompt.
Type mdsched.exe and press Enter.
In this way Windows Memory Diagnostic will launch.
Once you have launched the tool it will ask you run the tool to diagnose memory problems. If you’re ready to run it now, select “Restart now and check for problems (recommended)”. Ensure everything is closed before you go with the procedure.
If your screen turns out in to screen that you use to see in DOS era it means the tool is doing its job. Once the test is done, your computer will restart. Log in with your username and password and a little pop-up message in the taskbar will appear, telling you the results of the test.
You can find the complete test results under Windows Logs > System.
All in all Windows Memory Diagnostic is a handy tool that helps you discover problems with your computer’s RAM and so we recommend you to give it a try.
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