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Mdsched.exe Command: How to Use It to Check RAM
Mdsched.exe is a Windows process used for hardware diagnostics
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Updated onOctober 18, 2024
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Mdsched.exe stands for Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool, and it’s used to check the health of your RAM.
The test takes about 5 to 15 minutes, but depending on your memory configuration, sometimes it can take up to 30 minutes. Let’s see how to run Msdched.exe andcheck its results.
How do I use Mdsched.exe to check the RAM?
How do I use mdsched.exe on Windows 11?
To configure the scan, do the following:
How do I check my Mdsched exe results?
Is the Windows Memory Diagnostics tool reliable?
This is a decent tool for beginners unfamiliar with memory diagnostics. We would suggest more advanced software, such as MemTest86+, for more advanced users.
Can you use mdsched from the command line?
While you can start this tool simply by typing mdsched in any command line, it will just open the graphical interface, so you can’t run it using the command line interface or parameters.
Is mdsched.exe safe?
Now that you know what mdsched.exe is, be sure to check our guide on how torun a memory test on Windows 10or how to perform aWindows 11 RAM test.
In case you’re not a fan of this software and you need something more advanced, there are many greathardware diagnostic toolsavailable.
As you can see, this is a great tool if you want torun hardware diagnostics on Windows 10, so don’t hesitate to use it.
Have you ever used mdsched.exe, and what is your experience with it? Let us know in the comments below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
