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Add a 2GB or higher USB Flash drive to take advantage of Windows Ready Boost.

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Posted: 16 Nov, 2007
by: J R.
Updated: 16 Nov, 2007
by: J R.
Ready Boost is Microsoft’s name for using a USB thumb/flash drive to provide some quick access memory the operating system can use as extra RAM . The Ready Boost system can significantly improve system performance.

To set this up:

  • Insert a USB Flash Drive
  • Click Start then Computer
  • Right Click the USB Drive in My Computer
  • Select the Ready Boost Tab
  • Choose Use this device
  • Select as much space as you can free up for RAM usage vs. Storage
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