On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:55:51 -0700 Dave Stevens <geek@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > I have a dual boot system with Windows and Linux on separate drives. After > some recent problems with booting I ran memtest86. In 40 hours more or less I > got about 600 memory errors. I don't like this but am somewhat at a loss to > understand how it compares to other systems or what consequences are likely > to stem from this. What I want to avoid is system instability and > unpredictable behaviour. Can anyone point me to more information about how to > interpret this result? or has anyone an opinion? Any memtest86 error is a system fault. If you have ECC they may end up as corrected errors most of the time. You probably have a faulty memory module but before you replace them (and especially if it used to be reliable) remove and reseat all the memory in case its spots of dirt etc). *DON'T* try and clean the connectors unless a) You use a very very light abrasive b) You follow static precautions strictly Alan
