Ways to Open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
The Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool is a handy tool that can help you diagnose and fix problems with your computer’s memory. It can help you check for issues with your RAM, troubleshoot issues causing your computer to crash or freeze, and prevent data corruption. However, you may not know how to access this useful tool. In this article, we’ll explore several ways to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
- Using the Start Menu
One of the easiest ways to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool is by using the Start Menu. This method works for Windows 10 and Windows 8, but it may work differently in other versions of Windows. Here’s how to do it:
– Click on the Start Menu icon in the bottom left corner of your screen.
– Type “Windows Memory Diagnostic” into the search bar.
– Click on the “Windows Memory Diagnostic” app that appears in the search results.
– Click on “Restart now and check for problems” to run the tool immediately, or “Check for problems the next time I start my computer” to schedule a scan for the next time you reboot your computer.
- Using the Run Dialog Box
If you want to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool quickly without using the Start Menu, you can use the Run dialog box. Here’s how:
– Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “mdsched.exe” into the “Open” field.
– Click on “OK” or press Enter.
The Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool will then open, and you can choose whether to run the diagnostic immediately or schedule a scan for the next time you reboot your computer.
- Using the Windows Recovery Environment
If your computer is experiencing serious issues with its memory, you may need to boot it into the Windows Recovery Environment to access the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Here’s how to do it:
– Press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard while clicking on “Restart” in the Windows Start Menu.
– Choose “Troubleshoot” from the options that appear.
– Then click on “Advanced options.”
– Click on “Windows Memory Diagnostic.”
– Choose whether to run the diagnostic immediately or schedule a scan for the next time you reboot your computer.
