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MemTest64: How to Use it to Test if The RAM is Stable?

Scan your RAM for problems without restarting your PC

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Published onAugust 5, 2024

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Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.

Memory stability is crucial for a smooth computing experience, and testing your system’s memory can help identify and resolve potential issues and this is why many use MemTest64. If you’re not familiar with this tool, today we’ll tell you everything you need to know about it.

What is MemTest64 and how can I use it?

What is MemTest64 and how can I use it?

What is MemTest64?

MemTest64 is a free and lightweight tool that can check the health of your RAM. Unlike similar tools, it works inside Windows, so you don’t have to run it from a flash drive or restart your PC.

It supports all modern CPUs and various algorithms and you can even control how much memory you want to test.

How can I download MemTest64?

How can I use MemTest64?

How reliable is MemTest64?

Although useful MemTest64 might not be the best choice for testing long-term stability. For that, you might need to use a differentRAM stress software.

Speaking of which, many have encounteredMemTest64 memory locking failederror while using it, but we covered this issue in another guide.

If you want to perform aRAM test on Windows 11, you can use the built-in tool, but you’re better off using Memtest64 or any other RAM testing software simply because it’s more reliable.

Have you ever used this tool? If so, share your experience in the comments section.

More about the topics:Computer Memory,Windows 11 guides

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.