Windows Memory Diagnostic
| Component of Microsoft Windows | |
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 Windows Memory Diagnostic scheduling options in Windows 11 2022 Update | |
| File name/executable | MdSched.exe |
|---|---|
| Type | Diagnostic utility |
| Introduced in | Windows Vista build 5215 (vbl_ndt_netxpmobl) |
The Windows Memory Diagnostic is a built-in diagnostic utility that runs tests against the device's on-board RAM for potential defects. It was first introduced as part of Windows Vista in the form of a boot application named memtest.
The tool will actively report any errors it has found, and will automatically send notifications to the user after all tests against the device's memory has been completed. It is not included as part of ARMv7 Windows builds.
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Windows Memory Diagnostic running in Windows 8 build 7875
GUI-based options menu in Windows 10 2022 Update
