Running Windows Memory Diagnostic

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From: Barbara (Barbara_at_CharlotteDevelopment.com)
Date: 04/12/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 14:13:15 -0700

Got a MS warning that I had a crash and a "serious error"
in my RAM with the recommendation that I run Windows
Memory Diagnostic. Downloaded the mtinst.exe file onto a
floppy per directions.

(I have not loaded any new hardware or software in
months, other than MS Windows updates and security
updates.)

The User Guide then says to reboot from the floppy. When
I try to reboot with the floppy in the drive, it will not
reboot until I remove the diskette and hit the infamous
Any-Key. This is really embarassing. I should know how
to do this - guess it's just been a really, really long
time since I had to boot from a floppy (like years). . .
any help would surely be appreciated. I really can't
close my office and go home until I get this fixed.
Thanks in advance!

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