HARDWARE TESTS -
1) Test the memory using WIndows Memory Diagnostics by typing it is Search, open as Administrator and run.
If problems are found then test the RAM overnight to stress it with the best bootable test memtest86, following this guide to test both sticks and slots: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/how-to-test-ram
Run Crucial System Scanner to check the RAM is precisely spec'd and configured, and what upgrade options exist for first quality discount RAM: https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner?cm_re=us-footer-_-us-upgrade-_-us-upgrade-scanner
2) Test the hard drive or SSD with diagnostics: https://www.lifewire.com/free-hard-drive-testing-programs-2626183 https://mashtips.com/ssd-health-test-and-performance-monitor-tools/
HP and Dell have hardware diagnostics triggered by tapping the ESC or F12 keys respectively as you power on.
Best is to use the HDD/SSD manufacturer's own if there is one, otherwise use Seatools bootable long test: http://blog.nowherelan.com/2013/04/04/boot-seatools-off-of-a-usb-drive/
Follow this up with a full Disk Check: https://allthings.how/how-to-run-chkdsk-in-windows-11/
3) Stress test the rest of your hardware: https://techguided.com/best-tools-to-stress-test-p-cpu-ram-gpu/
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