To access the results via the graphical interface:
Since there is no dedicated "Results" app, you must use the Event Viewer to read the log file generated during the reboot.
The results are stored within the System.evtx file, typically located in the following directory path on the system drive: %SystemRoot%\System32\winevt\Logs\System.evtx where does windows memory diagnostic store results
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When a user initiates the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool, the system restarts and boots into a specialized partition or boot option to perform memory stress tests outside the standard Windows environment. A common misconception among users is that the tool generates a text file (e.g., .txt or .log ) stored in a user-accessible directory. However, because the test occurs pre-boot and the utility is a native Windows component, the results are persisted using the Windows Event Log service. To access the results via the graphical interface:
Windows Memory Diagnostic stores its results in the under the System logs . While a notification sometimes pops up on your desktop after the reboot, it often disappears quickly or fails to show, making the Event Viewer the most reliable way to find them. How to Find Your Results
Look for an event where the is listed as MemoryDiagnostics-Results . However, because the test occurs pre-boot and the
Upon completion of the diagnostic and the subsequent reboot into the Windows operating system, the system does not automatically open a log file. Instead, the triggers a background task to check the results.