Fix Error Hardware Problems Detected

Many users who use the operating system Windows On your computer, you report that when running the memory diagnostic tools, the utility flags a problem affecting the component of the hardware.

The problem is identified as error hardware problems detected. This is an error that can appear in newer versions of Windows and is usually accompanied by random reboots and computer crashes.

After researching this issue extensively, it turns out that there are several scenarios that could be causing this particular error code. Here is a list of the possible culprits that could be responsible for this problem:

• Common hardware driver problemIf you're seeing this error message because a non-essential hardware component is forced to run with a partially incompatible driver, you should be able to fix the problem by running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and applying the recommended solution.
• Overclocking makes the system unstable: If you've recently overclocked the frequencies and voltages of some of your components, be aware that the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool may detect this and trigger the error to warn you that the components are at risk of overheating. Try reverting back to the default frequencies and voltages (or at least toning them down) and see if the error goes away.
• System file corruption: It is not uncommon to face this type of issue due to some kind of system file corruption that is affecting the memory management. In case the problem is software-related, you will be able to fix it by running a repair installation or a clean install during the Windows setup.
• Conference proceedings RAM faulty: If you are unlucky enough to experience faulty RAM, this error message is usually the first sign that you will need to look into getting a replacement. But before you order one, take a moment to think about it. There to run a Memtest scan and monitor temperatures with HWMonitor to confirm your suspicions (hopefully not).
• Different faulty hardware components: It turns out that faulty RAM isn't the only hardware component that can trigger this type of error using the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. The problem can also have its roots in your motherboard or even your power supply. Because of this, the best course of action at this point is to take your PC to a certified technician for advanced investigations.

How to fix hardware problems detected error

Now that we have reviewed many of the potential scenarios that could trigger the error 'Hardware problems detected', here is a short list of solutions that other affected users have successfully tried to get to the bottom of this problem.

Start the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

Before you try any of the other fixes below, you should start by checking if your Windows installation is not able to identify and fix the problem on its own. In case the error message is triggered by a non-essential component, running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter can help you figure out which component is responsible.

Nota: The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter contains a selection of automated fixes that can be applied automatically in case a familiar scenario is identified. Many of these fixes can fix problems that are related to file corruption or faulty drivers. Obviously, they are not effective in situations where there are physical problems with the hardware.

If you haven't already tried running the Windows Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter, follow these simple steps for instructions on how to do so:

• Start by pressing the Windows key + R to open a dialog box Run. Inside the text box that just appeared, write 'ms-settings: troubleshoot' and press Enter to open the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.
• Once you are inside the tab Problem solving, you have to click on Other solvers de problems within the right panel menu.

• Next, you need to scroll down the list of available options and click on the button Run the troubleshooter associate with Hardware and devices.

• When the troubleshooter is launched, you have to wait a few minutes until the investigation stage is completed. In case a viable repair strategy is identified, you will be presented with a window where you can click on Apply this fix to automatically apply the repair strategy.

• After the solution has been applied successfully, you need to restart your PC before running the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool once again and see if the problem is now fixed.
• If the same type of problem continues to occur, move on to the next potential solution that we will describe below.

Disable overclocked frequencies

Another potential cause that could be producing this issue and is often overlooked is a situation where you have previously overclocked your GPU, CPU, or RAM frequencies and adjusted the voltages in a way that makes your PC unstable.

If you are currently using overclocked frequencies higher than your system considers safe, you can expect the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to trigger the hardware troubleshooting.

Even if there is no damage affecting the overclocked components, your system will throw this error to warn you about overheating components.

You can test if this is the source of the error message by temporarily disabling (or at least reducing) overclocked frequencies and voltages. For best results, return all overclocked frequencies and voltages to their default values.

Once you have returned to your BIOS/UEFI settings and reverted the overclocked frequencies back to their default values, reboot normally and run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool once again to see if the problem is now fixed.

In case the same type of issue continues to occur or this scenario is not applicable (no components are overclocked), you can move on to the next potential solution below.

Check for faulty RAM with MemTest86

This particular error message is often associated with a memory failure. In case none of the above methods come close to uncovering the possible culprit, you can take the time to test your RAM devices and see if there is any difficulty with them that is forcing the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to trigger the error message.'Hardware problems detected.'

In case you are using a dual channel RAM setup, start troubleshooting by removing just one bar and see if the error stops occurring.

Also, you should use a utility like memtest to verify the integrity of your RAM.

Important: If your RAM is currently overclocked, we recommend reverting any voltage overclocking frequencies and using a utility like HWMonitor to monitor your temperatures while performing a stress test.

In case running a Memtest job on your RAM has revealed an underlying problem with your memory, you have little more to do than look for a replacement.

If investigations simply didn't reveal an underlying problem with your RAM, you can try the potential solution outlined below.

Perform a clean install or a repair install

It turns out that this particular issue can also be caused by some kind of system file corruption that is affecting the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool or an associated kernel dependency.

For this particular case (where the problem is caused by a corrupt dependency), the best course of action is to replace each system file component with a healthy equivalent.

This is something you can do through a simple clean installation of the operating system. Although you can also resort to a repair installation or in-place repair operation.

The main advantage of performing a repair installation operation is that you won't have to reinstall everything; this procedure will only touch system components, allowing you to keep personal files, data, and even applications that are currently stored on the operating system drive.

But keep in mind that the repair installation procedure will be a little different depending on the version of Windows you are currently using.

Take the PC to a certified technician

If at this point, none of the methods described above have proven effective for you, the only thing left to do is take your computer to a certified PC technician. These people are trained to perform certain advanced checks and determine which hardware component is causing the error message in question.

In fact, there are many other scenarios that can cause the memory diagnostic tool to fail. Windows throw the error 'Hardware problems have been detected'.

It is not uncommon for this error to appear when you are using a power supply that is not strong enough to supply electricity to each of the components or you are dealing with problems on the motherboard.

This type of test can only be performed in a specialist shop.