Potentially it could be using a software like Virtual Box from Oracle / Sun, and then loading the ISO of Memtest86 as bootable media in the Virtual Machine system options. The one consideration is, I do not know how the VM handles the hardware configuration. I am under the impression that resources are seen as “virtual” hardware so I don’t know if memory errors would present themselves in that case. Just a thought.

Memtest86 & MS Memory Diagnostic are more for determining if a stick of memory is bad so you can either RMA the memory to the vendor / manufacturer or purchase new memory.

Because the issue is with a physical piece of hardware rather than a software issue the Memtest software does not actually “correct” the problem. It simply lets you know that you have a problem and you probably want to replace that stick of memory through a RMA or a new purchase.

Memtest is exclusively for testing system memory (RAM) and does not test GPU Memory or check for motherboard faults. For something like that you would want to use a “Burn-In” diagnostic program that will test numerous functions of your system. We use “Passmark Burn-In” which is a paid program but they may have a trial version you can download. You can also use programs like SandraSoft (SiSoftware) or utilities like those found on the “Ultimate Boot CD” to check other areas of your system like the motherboard and video card. Good luck!

Paul

I am new to this.. Is Memtest only testing ram, or is it also testing how the memory on the video card is doing and other motherboard faults?

Thanks