Before analyzing results, ensure you are running the tool correctly:
| Test Result | Confidence | Recommended Action | |--------------|------------|---------------------| | Pass (WMD + MemTest86 both clean) | 95%+ | Look elsewhere (driver, disk, overheating) | | WMD clean, MemTest86 errors | 80% | Replace RAM if errors persist after reseating | | One stick fails, others pass | 99% | Replace only failing stick | | All sticks fail individually | 50% | Test RAM in another motherboard (likely motherboard issue) | | Errors only when 2+ sticks installed | 90% | Motherboard slot or dual-channel timing issue | | ECC error count increases over time | 100% | Imminent failure – replace immediately | memory diagnostic tool results
| Result Message | Likely Cause | Next Step | |----------------|--------------|-------------| | “No memory errors were detected” | RAM likely healthy | If system still crashes, test other components (CPU, motherboard, PSU) | | “Hardware problems were detected” | One or more RAM sticks defective | Test each stick individually | | “The memory diagnostic failed to complete” | Severe RAM corruption or incompatible DIMMs | Reseat RAM, clear CMOS, retest | | “Memory errors found but system may still work” | Intermittent errors (heat, voltage, marginal timings) | Run extended test (MemTest86 overnight) | Before analyzing results, ensure you are running the