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Memory Test Problem

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Each time I switch on to Windows XP the computer starts a memory test. I can press Esc to stop but how do I stop this permanently? Thanks

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  • KillerWatt
    KillerWatt Posts: 1,655 Forumite
    You can't stop it, it is part of the POST (Power On Self Test) procedure.
    If it is taking too long, you can change it to a "quick" test in the BIOS.
    Remember kids, it's the volts that jolt and the mills that kill.
  • lemontree
    lemontree Posts: 893 Forumite
    How do you do this? Not too complicated I hope!
  • KillerWatt
    KillerWatt Posts: 1,655 Forumite
    Press the relevant key (normally ESC, F2 or F10 depending on your machine) when prompted during the POST sequence to enter the BIOS and change the relevant entry.
    Remember kids, it's the volts that jolt and the mills that kill.
  • Avoriaz
    Avoriaz Posts: 39,110 Forumite
    lemontree wrote: »
    Each time I switch on to Windows XP the computer starts a memory test. I can press Esc to stop but how do I stop this permanently? Thanks
    Mine does that.

    One day it asks me the capital of France.

    The next day it asks me for the names of Henry VIII's wives.
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