Checking Memory Reliability with Windws Memory Diagnostic Tool

Memory can be a headache if there is a problem, so we often need a memory detection tool. But in fact, Windows also has a memory detection tool to detect memory, we can manually run these tools to check the memory.

There is usually no big announcement for memory that has problems or flaws to indicate that they have problems. If such a problem occurs, a new system such as Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 will notify the user to use the relevant memory detection tool to detect the memory. So how do we manually run such an inspection tool to prevent it from happening and eliminate the problem before the failure?

Using the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool:

We can open this administrator manually. The memory diagnostic tool in the toolbox, the command is as follows:

C:\\> mdsched

Copy the code and you will see the following interface:

Follow the above tips, we Select the default first item of the recommended item, save the document that needs to be saved now and work. Click on Restart now and Check for Problems

All operations are automatic, then the computer will restart and log in as follows Interface:

This is the memory diagnostic interface in progress.

With F1 we ​​can manually define some parameters that need to be adjusted and modified as well as the type of test:

This is the fast mode, the minimum memory test for Basic, so the detection speed is the fastest!

Then we can use the up and down keys to select the standard interface. This is also the default execution mode:

The last detection mode is the ultimate! The test item has the most, the most demanding level. If you want to test your memory for a thorough type of roast chicken type, you can select this item:

By default, the diagnostic tool will select the item content of your choice. Execute 2 times (two rounds), but you can manually modify the number of times this test is repeated, the range is up to 99 times! Use the TAB key to locate the number of modifications and type the number of rounds required.

How I wish I could set this up as a mission plan for regular testing, but it seems that this is not possible. (Original: I wish there was a way to set this when configuring the scheduled task, but I have yet to fine one.)

Press F10 to apply, the diagnostic tool starts to run fully automatically until the number of rounds is After you set the value, the system will restart, and bring the following prompt:

In general, depending on your memory size and selection level time will be long and short, slowly waiting for it to pass, The system will automatically restart, whether it is failed or passed!

After restarting, as shown in my computer memory, there is no error!

Suppose you are impatient, no See the above picture, don't worry, we can enter the event viewer to retrieve the information report about the memory check in the previous time period!

In addition, if you have PowerShell installed on your computer, you can execute the following command. Like this:

PS C:\\> get-eventlog system -after "12/26/2011 12:00PM"

-source Microsoft-Windows-MemoryDiagnostics-Results |

Select EntryType, InstanceID, Message |

format-list

EntryType : Information

InstanceId : 1201

Message : The Windows Memory Diagnostic tested the computer's memory

and Detected no errors

EntryType : Information

InstanceId : 1101

Message : The Windows Memory Diagnostic tested the computer's memory

and detected no errors

Summary: As a memory diagnostic tool under Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, this is a very effective and free memory detection tool. I expect many OEMs and equipment manufacturers to use this tool for simple and effective testing. Haven't started yet, so let's start now!