Here is exactly how to run memory diagnostics on Windows and Mac to find out if your hardware is the culprit. 1. Using Windows Memory Diagnostic (Built-in)
If your computer is suffering from the "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD), frequent crashes, or mysterious slowdowns, your RAM (Random Access Memory) might be failing. Faulty memory can cause data corruption and system instability, but luckily, testing it is straightforward.
Press Windows Key + R , type mdsched.exe , and hit Enter. Choose a Restart Option:
If the test finds a memory issue, it will provide a reference code (usually starting with PPM ). You can check these codes on Apple’s support site. What to do if errors are found?