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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/NT
- Date added: January 10, 2008
- Total Downloads: 102,154
- Downloads last week: 672
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 9 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This freeware accurately checks the memory of x86 computers, but Memtest86's floppy-boot-disk installation lessens its mass appeal.
This utility won't install to your hard drive; it can only install on a bootable floppy disk. There is no interface, as it immediately checks your computer's memory. Memtest86 is quick and accurate. However, system administrators looking for a memory tester will probably pass on Memtest86, as many current machines don't include floppy drives.
Home users with older PCs will appreciate the simplicity of Memtest86. It can't get any easier than inserting a disk and rebooting your PC. We can easily recommend this freeware for home users who have floppy drives and a need to check their computer's memory.
Publisher's description
From Chris Brady :Memtest86 is a thorough, standalone memory test for x86 architecture computers. BIOS-based memory tests are a quick, cursory check and often miss many of the failures that are detected by Memtest86. Version 3.4a includes unspecified updates.
What's new in this version:
Version 3.4a includes unspecified updates.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 9 votes
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Version: Memtest86 3.4a
Pros: Works exactly as advertised.
Cons: Nothing
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Version: Memtest86 3.4a
Pros: Running on Dell Inspiron 530, E2160. Put in Corsair 4gb 2x2gb. added a usb floppy drive, created a 3.5 diskette. restarted the machine and it booted the floppy and started the test. Went thru many passes in 18 hours I let it run. Switched to expanded test during the run. Program ran without any problems.
Cons: none
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Version: Memtest86 3.4a
Pros: Started and ran real well after getting the program on the floppy.
Cons: A more obvious how-to section would help.
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Version: Memtest86 3.4a
"Get the latest release, just go to memtest.org"
Pros: Works EVERYTIME on any system I've used in 10 years.
Cons: You must be smarter then the box in front of you.
Of course you can't burn a ISO on a Cd if the system you are burning on, HAS BAD MEMORY. You must burn the disc on another 'clean' system.Summary: Always check the memtest.org site for the latest release so that your 'new' motherboard chipset is properly supported.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Memtest86 3.4a
Pros: Does what it supposed to do
Cons: More Info needed as to what kind of errors it can throw out
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