Expand Vista ReadyBoost main memory with flash memory


Vista ReadyBoost- Expand Vista with little memory with flash memory

 

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Vista itself, we already have that in the topic: Is my Windows computer Vista compatible?, treated, is very hardware hungry.
The minimum requirements are 512 MB of RAM, but you will not really enjoy working properly and smoothly.

Vista itself now offers a new integrated option, called ReadyBoost, which offers the computer the option of increasing the working memory using flash memory (eg USB sticks). Frequently required files are then stored on this flash memory.
Flash memory, literally lightning memory, in the sense of: non-volatile memory, has the property of providing a faster read option than hard disks. As a result, a performance boost is to be expected, especially with less well-equipped computers.



Requirements of the USB stick

It is the case that previous USB sticks are designed for large file operations with large files, such as images and videos, and this is precisely why they behave relatively slowly when saving small files.
You need a stick that is designed for a read speed of at least 2,5 MB / sec and has a good access time.
Modern sticks should have these parameters. But as it is always the case, with new acquisitions you should be prepared and pay attention to all later possible uses.

According to our information, the following storage formats are currently supported:
SD, CF, Memory Stick, MMC
The maximum size is included 4 GBwhich corresponds to the maximum FAT32 file size and it is not possible to combine several devices with each other.


How do I use ReadyBoost?

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This very question is explained in a few sentences.

  • Insert a clean stick that you only want to use for this option if possible.
  • The autostart function is offered by Vista.
  • Here you now have the option to activate the accelerate system option (with Vista ReadyBoost).
  • The stick is tested for compatibility with ReadyBoost.
  • A dialog box opens where you can decide whether you want to use this stick for ReadyBoost and how much MB of memory on the stick is made available for this function.

 

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This is a good way to speed up somewhat weak systems.
However, the flash memory can only develop its performance when a large number of small files are read or written and these are not optimally arranged on the hard disk, which would result in a lot of positioning of the hard disk's read head.

Basically, it is not about a main memory expansion, but rather a supportive measure for systems with low RAM equipment.

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