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Check your PC’s RAM for problems with Memtest86+

Posted on January 4, 2018

memtest-86-plus-logoAlthough computer memory is a lot more reliable today than in times past, memory sticks do go bad from time to time. They don’t go bad very often, but it does happen.

And if one goes bad in your PC you can expect to experience problems ranging from minor software glitches to a system that simply refuses to boot up.

If you suspect that your PC might have a defective memory stick you can test it with a great free RAM diagnostic utility called Memtest86+.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why does my PC beep and refuse to start up?

Posted on February 24, 2013

gatewayfx-6800-03hQuestion from Gail T.:  Hi Rick. I have a Gateway FX-6800-03h desktop computer that I’ve owned for over 4 years with no problems whatsoever. It has Windows 7 on it, and last Christmas my brother upgraded it to 12 GB of RAM and added a 2 TB hard drive for me as a gift.

I love this computer but now I have a big problem! I recently went out of town for a few days and when I got back I couldn’t get Windows to load. All it does when I press the power button is give one long, continuous beep and nothing ever shows up on the screen.

Please, please, please tell me this is a simple fix? I can’t really afford a new computer right now. Thanks in advance!

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]




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