Your computer has a memory problem on Windows 11 [Fix]

If Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool is giving you an error saying Your computer has a memory problem, here are some troubleshooting tips to fix the issue. Although this isn’t a common issue on every computer, it may occur if your RAM has problems.

The entire error message says the following-

Your computer has a memory problem

Memory problems can cause your computer to lose information or stop working. To identify and repair the problem, contact the computer manufacturer.

Before opting for the ultimate solution (contacting the manufacturer), it is better to try these fixes.

Your computer has a memory problem on Windows 11

To fix this memory problem on Windows 11/10, follow these suggestions-

Check for Driver Updates via Optional Updates
Run Driver Verifier
Check RAM physically
Run Memory Diagnostic Tool on Clean Boot or in Safe Mode
Contact the manufacturer

Let’s go through these steps in detail.

1] Check for Driver Updates via Optional Updates

Sometimes, a driver might cause an issue on Windows computers. If the problem starts appearing after installing a new driver, it is better to check for the pending update. If the hardware manufacturer recognized the issue, they might have released an update.

For that, press Win+I to open Windows Settings on your computer and go to Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates.

From here, choose the update you want to install and click on the Download and install button.

Read: How to test GPU memory or CUDA-enabled and OpenCL-enabled GPUs.

2] Run Driver Verifier

Driver Verifier Manager is included in Windows, allowing users to detect the faulty driver. If you recently installed an unsigned driver, run this tool to see whether the driver is the culprit or if something else is causing the issue.

3] Check RAM physically

The Windows Memory Diagnostic tool detects problems with the RAM. If you recently installed a new RAM or even if you have an old RAM, it is better to check it physically. At times, RAM can cause such an issue. In case you do not know how to inspect the RAM physically, it is better to ask a professional for help.

Read: MSConfig Maximum Memory triggers BSOD or Resets to 0

4] Run Memory Diagnostic Tool in Clean Boot or Safe Mode

Clean Boot and Safe Mode are two states where not all the components of the operating system are loaded. Hence booting into them and running tools help. So once here, run the Memory Diagnostic Tool and see.

5] Contact the manufacturer

It is probably the last thing you want to do. However, if nothing solves your issue, contact the manufacturer to claim the warranty (if any) and fix the problem.

That’s all! I hope these solutions work.