4 Free Memory Test Programs

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A List of the Best Free Computer Memory (RAM) Tester Tools

 

Memory test software, often called RAM test software, are programs that perform detailed tests of your computer's memory system.

The memory installed in your computer is very sensitive. It's always a good idea to perform a memory test on newly purchased RAM to test for errors. Of course a memory test is always in order if you suspect that you may have a problem with your existing RAM.

 

Note: All of the memory testing programs listed function from outside of Windows, meaning each will work no matter if you have Windows (10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, etc.), Linux, or any PC operating system.

 

Important: If your memory tests fail, replace the memory immediately. The memory hardware in your computer is not repairable and must be replaced if it fails.

 

 MemTest86 v6.0.0.

1.  MemTest86

Memtest86 is a completely free, stand-alone, and extremely easy to use memory test software program. If you only have time to try one memory test tool on this page, try MemTest86.

 

Simply download the ISO image from MemTest86's site and burn it to a disc or flash drive. After that, just boot from the disc or USB drive and you're off.

While this RAM test is free, PassMark also sells a Pro version but unless you're a hardware developer, the free download and free basic support available from me and on their website should be enough.

 

MemTest86 v7.0 Review & Free Download

 

I highly recommend MemTest86! It's my favorite tool for testing RAM, without a doubt.

MemTest86 doesn't need an operating system to run a memory test. However, it does require an OS to burn the program to a bootable device. This can be done using any version of Windows, as well as with Mac or Linux. More »

 

 Windows Memory Diagnostic.

2.  Windows Memory Diagnostic

Windows Memory Diagnostic is a free memory test program provided by Microsoft. Very similar to other RAM test programs, Windows Memory Diagnostic performs a series of extensive tests to determine what, if anything, is wrong with your computer memory.

 

Just download the installer program and then follow the instructions to create a bootable floppy disk or ISO image for burning to a disc or flash drive.

After booting from whatever it is you made, Windows Memory Diagnostic will automatically begin testing the memory and will repeat the tests until you stop them.

If the first set of tests finds no errors, chances are your RAM is good.

 

Windows Memory Diagnostic Review & Free Download

 

Important: You do not need to have Windows (or any operating system) installed to use Windows Memory Diagnostic. You do, however, need access to one for burning the ISO image to the disc or USB device. More »

 

 Memtest86+.

3.  Memtest86+

Memtest86+ is a modified, and presumably more up-to-date, version of the original Memtest86 memory test program, profiled in the #1 position above. Memtest86+ is also completely free.

 

I would recommend performing a memory test with Memtest86+ if you have any problems running the Memtest86 RAM test or if Memtest86 reports errors with your memory and you'd like a really good second opinion.

 

Memtest86+ is available in ISO format for burning to disc or USB.

Download Memtest86+ v5.01

 

It might seem a bit strange that I rank Memtest86+ as the #3 pick, but since it's so incredibly similar to Memtest86, your best bet is to try Memtest86 followed by WMD, which operates differently, providing you with a more well-rounded set of memory tests.

 

Just like with Memtest86, you'll need a working operating system like Windows, Mac, or Linux to create the bootable disc or flash drive, which can be done on a different computer than the one that needs testing. More »

 

 DocMemory Memory Diagnostic v3.1.

4.  DocMemory Memory Diagnostic

DocMemory Memory Diagnostic is yet another computer memory test program and works very similarly to the other programs I have listed above.

One major disadvantage of using DocMemory is that it requires that you create a bootable floppy disk. Most computers today don't even have floppy drives. The better memory test programs (above) use bootable discs like CDs and DVDs, or bootable USB drives, instead.

 

I would recommend using DocMemory Memory Diagnostic only if the memory testers I have listed above do not work for you or if you'd like yet one more confirmation that your memory has failed.

 

On the other hand, if your computer isn't able to boot a disc or USB drive, which is what the above programs require, DocMemory Memory Diagnostic may be exactly what you've been looking for.

 

Download DocMemory Memory Diagnostic v3.1

 

Note: You must register for free at SimmTester, and then log on to your account, to see the download link. If the download link above isn't working, try this one at SysChat. More »

 

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