Hashing functions need a stable PC to work properly. Start by running memtest86 for several cycles / overnight to make sure that your memory is working properly. If you get any errors, you'll need to fix that first (swap/remove sticks) before you go any further. Source: 11 months ago
Your RAM might have an issue, try taking it out and inserting it back in if you have a desktop PC. Also try running MemTest if you can. Source: about 1 year ago
If Windows boots up, you can use "mdsched" to schedule a memory diagnostic, or reboot now to run it. Otherwise, there's always MemTest86. Source: about 1 year ago
I run memtest (the commercial free trial version with UEFI from memtest86.com) and it did 3 complete error free runs already. Source: about 1 year ago
Final question memtest86.com correct? Source: almost 2 years ago
Have you used this computer with another OS for a long time without issues? I would say it is a hardware problem, an easy test to do is memory: if the BIOS does not have a builtin one you can use memtest86.com (there is a free version that should be enough). Source: over 2 years ago
I actually recently did a fresh install of my OS and I was not having any problems. This reinstall happened about a week ago and the problem started about 2 hours ago. I am going to run memtest86.com to see if its my ram. Source: over 2 years ago
There are tools like memtest86. Also I think windows has one built in. Source: over 2 years ago
My next steps will be to resit and test my RAM using memtest86.com. If anyone has any ideas please let me know, I am new to being a PC owner so any help would be greatly apprectiated. Source: almost 3 years ago
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