Memory problem?

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Windows failed to load after installing two one gig DDR2 sticks on my
laptop. Ran memtest86 v3.2 and each stick passed when it was the only
one installed (either slot). Got errors when both were installed at
the same time. Tested with one new stick and the original 512 meg
stick with no errors and windows is running fine.

Anybody have an idea as to what is wrong/broken?
 
evenrik said:
Windows failed to load after installing two one gig DDR2 sticks on my
laptop. Ran memtest86 v3.2 and each stick passed when it was the only
one installed (either slot). Got errors when both were installed at
the same time. Tested with one new stick and the original 512 meg
stick with no errors and windows is running fine.

Anybody have an idea as to what is wrong/broken?
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What is the BIOS set for as far as memory timings go?

Possibly mismatched timings?
 
Windows failed to load after installing two one gig DDR2 sticks on my
laptop. Ran memtest86 v3.2 and each stick passed when it was the only
one installed (either slot).
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Do not ever ever try to boot windows before running
memtest86+ to confirm stabilty.

Now, you may have to reinstall windows just to get rid of
file corruption. It would be done after you have resolved
the memtest86+ reported errors, if you still have problems
running the OS.

Got errors when both were installed at
the same time. Tested with one new stick and the original 512 meg
stick with no errors and windows is running fine.

Anybody have an idea as to what is wrong/broken?
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Did you test with the other stick?

Does memtest always report errors in the same addresses, and
only those? Probably, (unless one module is physically
damaged), your system simply cannot run these two together
stabily. You might see if the system manufacturer has a
bios update to address memory compatibility, or whether the
bios allows memory timings changes (less likely on a
laptop), but otherwise if none of this helps you should RMA
the memory if possible.
 
Windows failed to load after installing two one gig DDR2 sticks on my
laptop. Ran memtest86 v3.2 and each stick passed when it was the only
one installed (either slot). Got errors when both were installed at the
same time. Tested with one new stick and the original 512 meg stick
with no errors and windows is running fine.

Anybody have an idea as to what is wrong/broken?
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Some brands don't mix with other brands.
Laptop takes DDR2 memory and memory is correctly slotted?
 
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