To check for RAM (memory) problems, follow these steps depending on your device type and operating system:
π§ For Windows (10/11)
✅ Step 1: Use Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
- Press
Win + R
, typemdsched.exe
, and press Enter. - Click Restart now and check for problems.
- Your PC will reboot and check your RAM for errors.
- After the test, Windows will show results in the Event Viewer:
- Press
Win + X
> Event Viewer - Go to:
Windows Logs > System
- Click Find on the right, search for MemoryDiagnostics-Results
- Press
✅ Step 2: Use Third-Party Tools (more detailed)
- MemTest86 (bootable USB): https://www.memtest86.com/
- Create a bootable USB, restart PC, boot from USB, run full test.
π ️ For Android Phones
- No built-in RAM test tool.
- Use apps like:
- DevCheck
- AIDA64
- RAM Truth
These show usage and specs, but not RAM health. If your phone is lagging, try:
- Restarting
- Clearing recent apps
- Factory reset (as last resort)
π§ Symptoms of RAM Issues
- Frequent crashes
- Blue screen errors (BSOD)
- System freezes or reboots
- Apps crash randomly
- Files get corrupted
π‘Tips
- If you're comfortable, reseat the RAM stick (desktop/laptop):
- Turn off the device.
- Open the case.
- Remove RAM stick(s) and reinsert.
- Test one RAM stick at a time to find a faulty one.
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