Defrag Err: Memory Test Failed at Segment <Address> (101561)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q101561
SYMPTOMS
When you run Microsoft Defragmenter (Defrag), you may receive the
following error message:
Memory test failed at segment <address>
where the valid address range is 0000H-A000H.
CAUSE
This error message may occur if you have defective memory.
RESOLUTION
To correct this situation, have your memory tested and replaced.
MORE INFORMATION
Defrag performs a conventional memory test prior to defragmenting a drive
by allocating all available conventional memory. The memory test consists
of writing all (1) bits to memory and then all (0) bits. It verifies the
write succeeded by reading back the value and doing a comparison. If the
comparison fails, Defrag reports the failed segment number.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
11/19/1999 |
| Keywords: |
KB101561 |
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