Question

1

memtest86+ fails to launch

rated 0 times [ 1] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 2611 / 2 Years ago, fri, march 11, 2022, 6:26:53

Installed on Ubuntu 12.04, so version is 4.20-1.1ubuntu1 as per repository. Selecting memtest86+ from the GRUB menu gives a black screen for a bit, and then the laptop reboots, failing to show memtest86+ blue screen.

What could be the cause of this and how can I run memtest86+?

Answers

Only authorized users can answer the question. Please sign in first, or register a free account.

needstar

Add To Favorites

Follow

Total Points: 268

Total Questions: 108

Total Answers: 117

Location: Seychelles

Member since Mon, Jun 28, 2021

3 Years ago

needstar questions

1 What is the command or script to add a part of folder name of that folder's filename?

Sun, May 14, 23, 10:34, 1 Year ago

1 How to run Fritzing on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?

Sat, Sep 10, 22, 02:22, 2 Years ago

1 Recurring need to run fsck because system won't boot

Sat, Jul 30, 22, 00:37, 2 Years ago

1 How to create desktop applications for Ubuntu Software Center?

Thu, Nov 17, 22, 19:52, 1 Year ago

1 Shutter screenshot application is broken since upgrade to Ubuntu 21.04 Hirsute Hippo

Sat, Oct 15, 22, 21:51, 2 Years ago

View All

answered 2 Years ago oneeme · Accepted Answer

I got memtest86+ from the official website instead and followed instructions on how to make a USB stick (http://forum.canardpc.com/threads/28875-Linux-HOWTO-Boot-Memtest-on-USB-Drive), and that version worked.

For some reason, Ubuntu's version on this particilar AcerAspire 5740 laptop was failing to work.