How to download Memtest 86

[jfelano]

I was told I need to download Memtest (iso) and burn it to a disk.

I don't even know what an iso is or how to burn to disk.

Problem #1, when I go to the website, there are two iso's:

Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.gz)

Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)

Which one do I download? After I figure this out, I will give it a go to try and burn it.

Thanks

 

[nanaki333]

if you're running windows, get the .zip http://www.memtest86.com/memtest86-4.0.iso.zip

then just burn the ISO. most compression programs can open .gz, so it really doesn't matter. just extract the iso.

 

[jjmIII]

http://www.memtest86.com/

On the download page, you want the first one. An .iso file auto opens your burn program when executed. The simplest thing ever. Just try it and you will appreciate the thoughtless .iso file!

Great program BTW. Everyone needs this disk.

 

[RaiderJ]

I'd recommend ImgBurn if you don't already have a burning program.

 

[nanaki333]

I'd recommend ImgBurn if you don't already have a burning program.

windows 7 essentially eliminated the need for imgburn now. although, i still keep imgburn around and catch myself using it out of habit though

 

[jfelano]

Ok guys, your going to have to be more specific. I can't figure it out.

 

[jfelano]

http://www.memtest86.com/

On the download page, you want the first one. An .iso file auto opens your burn program when executed. The simplest thing ever. Just try it and you will appreciate the thoughtless .iso file!

Great program BTW. Everyone needs this disk.

Nothing is 'auto' opening. When I click the file it downloads. When I click the download, it says 'windows cannot open this file'.

It then asks:

Use the web service to find the correct program

Why is a stupid program so difficult to use??

or

Select a program from a list of installed programs

 

[jjmIII]

Are you using Win7? If not, you must have burning software installed to open an iso file. Posters above mention one to use.

google

 

[dave_the_nerd]

http://www.mywindowsclub.com/resources/3171-How-Burn-ISO-file-Windows.aspx