Solved Memory Error on Vista

[brianomarr]

I have an HP Media Center PC and it seems that it has a memory problem because when I turn it on there are two beeps, a long one followed by a short one. The fans and hard drive are running.

 

[richc46]

Download and test the memory with memtest. If you cannot do that, get a known good ram stick and see if it works any better.

 

[tom982]

In addition to Rich's excellent advice, here is a guide on doing so:

Guide to using Memtest86+ - Geeks to Go Forums

Tom

 

[richc46]

Thanks Tom
Im not home with my favorites. Your link came in handy. rep+

 

[tom982]

Its no problem at all Rich - glad I could help Thank you for the rep

Tom

 

[brianomarr]

Thanks, but I fixed it already.

I opened the case and cleaned the RAM sticks. It's working perfectly now.

Thanks

 

[tom982]

Thank you for taking the time to share your solution with us I'm sure others will benefit from your troubles

Feel free to pop back if you have any further questions

I will mark this thread as solved

Tom