Double-click the most recent event. You’ll see one of these messages:

To check memory diagnostic results on a Windows computer:

If you’ve run a Windows Memory Diagnostic to test your RAM for errors, you can view the results using . The test does not automatically display a detailed report after reboot unless a failure is detected during the scan.

The most reliable way to check your memory diagnostic results is through the Event Viewer, which maintains a permanent log of the test outcome. I can't find memory diagnostic results in Event viewer.

If you check the Event Viewer and cannot find a log for MemoryDiagnostic , check the following:

Go to: Event Viewer (Local) → Windows Logs → System

Here is a proper review of where to check these results, ranked from the easiest method to the most detailed.

Depending on which tool you ran and which version of Windows you are using, the location of the results differs. The Windows Memory Diagnostic tool does not show results on the screen after the restart; instead, it logs them silently.

If you are scripting or prefer command line, you can query the event logs directly.

Running memory diagnostics is an essential step in troubleshooting issues related to your computer's memory. After running a memory diagnostic test, you need to check the results to identify any problems. In this guide, we'll show you where to find the memory diagnostic results on your Windows or macOS computer.

You can skip steps 3–5 by looking for a "Sources" column in the middle pane. Scroll through the list looking for the Source named MemoryDiagnostics-Results or mdeserver (on newer Windows builds).