I have a Thinkpad X31 without CD or floppy drive. I can't boot from CD or floppy or USB stick to run memtest86. I am adding memory to it; what is a good memory test program that I can run on Windows? ...

RAM is a vital component that ensures a system's proper operation. In simple terms, RAM functions as short-term memory, where your system temporarily stores information while working on a task.

Does consistently failing a specific test on Memtest86 while passing every other test provide a clue about whether a memory problem exists or if the problem is CPU memory controller ...