Run the system in safe mode to do a quick check on the system RAM/cache. Why? Because safe mode loads himem.sys which tests the memory.

Here's another cool test on the system RAM and system resources.

1. Goto the fonts folder in control panel.
2. Select all the fonts and open them all up.
3. Once they're all open, hold down alt-f4 to close them up one by one.
4. Open and close all the fonts several times.
5. When all the fonts are open, view your system resources.
6. Also, try to shutdown your computer after you've opened and closed all the fonts a few times.

Although these two tests aren't absolutely indicative of how your system is going to run, it does however, put stress on the RAM and system resources. Which in turn, play a significant role in system stability.

Feedback is greatly appreciated.

john vu ([email protected])