Memory Read Write Error, Decreasing Available Memory.

Question

When I reboot, I get an error message that says Memory Read Write Error, Decreasing Available Memory. On several occasions, it has truncated certain things, often with a .exe extentsion. I don't know what caused this. Only change I made was to add an external portable hard drive about 4 months ago. Need to figure out if this can be readily repaired or if I have to get a new computer. Thanks!

PETER345 · Answer

It sounds like you have a memory problem. I would:

1. reseat the RAM. That might fix it. If the contacts look "dirty", you can clean them with a clean eraser. Make sure to remove the eraser debris before reinstalling.
2. test the RAM to see if it is bad (do this after 1). You can use the Dell diagnostics or memtest86+ (free and better).

Peter

Lightboy245 · Answer

what is the dell system you have and what BIOS Version do u have it will be in the setup it should read Axx, were x -is the numbers. there are issues with some of the BIOS on some systems

fbmcardl · Answer

Thanks for responding. It's a Dell Dimension 8100, with Phoenix Rom Plus bios 1.10 A06

Lightboy245 · Answer

Ok that is the newest bios for the system

Lightboy245 · Answer

I would say that it is a memory issue with your system I am going to send you a PM with some info that may help you out.

Bosnia123 · Answer

i have same problem its about power connectors :D

Bosnia123 · Answer

IF anyone have this problem just check your  power connector connected in mother board, It is problem of no properly connected cables of power station.

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