How to Use MS Memory Diagnostic – MS Memory Diagnostic Tutorial
Ok, so you have downloaded MS Memory Diagnostic but now don’t know what to do with program. Follow along and I will have you setup in under 5 minutes.

You should have already downloaded MS Memory Diagnostic (mtinst.exe). If you have not downloaded it, click on the link below to download the program.

MS Memory Diagnostic

01. Save the file to your desktop. One you have downloaded the file double click on it.

02. It will give you an open file prompt. Click “Run” to start the program.

03. This will open the Windows [...] Continue Reading…

Troubleshooting and Diagnosing Bad Memory in a PC
Symptoms of Bad Memory:

No POST (System will not Power On)
Blue Screen Errors
Blue Screen Errors During Software or OS Installations
Random Reboots
Random Lock-ups
Corrupted Data

Checking for Faulty Memory – Diagnosing Bad RAM
Testing with Multiple Sticks of Memory

If there are multiple sticks of memory in the system remove each one and boot the system with them one at a time to see if you can recreate the symptoms you were experiencing. This can sometimes take hours to test each stick depending on how faulty the memory is. If you are experiencing a “No POST” situation this [...] Continue Reading…

Motherboard POST Information – Troubleshooting and Diagnostic
To perform a POST TEST (Power On Self Test) on a motherboard you need four pieces of hardware.

The Motherboard
A CPU (Processor)
Memory (RAM)
A Power Supply

Depending on whether your motherboard has onboard video or not you may also need a Video Card for the POST Test.
01. A Good Motherboard Testing Area

Place your Motherboard on a non-conductive surface. A foam pad works great. Otherwise use the antistatic bag, or box the motherboard came in for a testing surface. (Make sure no metal is touching the motherboard or it may short out.)
02. Install the System Memory (RAM)

Install [...] Continue Reading…