
Just like with Memtest86, you'll need a working operating system like Windows, Mac, or Linux to create the bootable disc or flash drive, which can be done on a different computer than the one that needs testing.

It might seem a bit strange that we rank this as the #3 pick, but since it's so incredibly similar to Memtest86, your best bet is to try Memtest86 followed by WMD, which operates differently, providing you with a more well-rounded set of memory tests.

Memtest86+ is available in ISO format for burning to disc or USB. We'd recommend performing a memory test with this software if you have any problems running the Memtest86 RAM test or if Memtest86 reports errors with your memory, and you'd like an excellent second opinion. MemTest86 11.5 MB (USB ) Windows All MemTest86 MemTest86 MemTest86 is a free and open-source computer memory testing program known for its high accuracy in detecting stability issues and hidden problems in memory. This covers both 32-bit and 64-bit machines. The number 86, following the MemTest part of the name, refers to the original x86 CPU instruction set that all of today's PCs use.

This is an advanced x86 memory testing tool. Memtest86+ is a modified, and presumably more up-to-date, version of the original Memtest86 memory test program, profiled in the #1 position above. Free Download PassMark MemTest86 latest version standalone offline installer for Windows. Like these other tools, this one is entirely text-based and so might be hard to get used to for some people.
