I have an USB flash drive and I want to make windows create a pagefile in it. As USB flash drive is faster than hard disks I think it would do windows faster.
I tried to set the pagefile in the flash drive but windows always uses the hard disk.
Any suggestion or advice?
2006-11-09 04:26:26 · 5 answers · asked by JAGC 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
So, what tedious steps could help me to improve my system speed with my available flash drive
2006-11-09 04:46:32 · update #1
Any trouble with use the flash drive, I mean what would my USB flash drive's life expectancy be
2006-11-09 05:19:55 · update #2
You may want to rethink that. Yes it can be done but, if you have any problems with the flash drive or forget and remove it while Windows is operating you could cause the infamous BSOD (blue screen of death) and you may not be able to recover from it without reloading your operating system.
2006-11-09 06:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by smgray99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You Should Have No Problems....I've Done What You Want Done With No Special Effort...You Have To Disable Page File On Your Hard Disks And Enable It On The Flash Drive...But If You Ever Boot Up With The Flash Drive NOT Inserted It Will Default The Page File Back To The Hard Drive.....Oh And Don't Forget To Hit The 'Set' Button When Making Changes To The Page File Settings...If You Don't Changes Won't Take Effect.....
2006-11-09 05:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
abode windows Vista's ReadyBoost function permit you utilize a USB force like one greater cache memory to make your computing device speedier. there is likewise a thank you to do the comparable trick in abode windows XP. First insert a flash force Open up the administration Panel. bypass to "gadget." choose for the progressed Tab. interior the Performances section, click on "Settings." choose for the progressed tab there. interior the "digital memory" section, press "replace." opt for the letter corresponding on your flash force. you are able to permit the gadget take care of the dimensions or customize the quantity of area which you particularly prefer used as digital memory. be confident you Press Set as quickly as you have made your selection. Press ok, and the variations will take result. Then restart your computing device. And now you have somewhat greater desirable memory at no added value. wish this helped you.
2016-10-03 11:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Before Windows can recognize (or accept) any form of added ram the PC (via BIOS) must recognize & accept this memory.
There are a few tedious steps that can be taken to "trick" Windows into using your USB drive to create a swap file, however, it shall always remain that ... a swap file .... not RAM.
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Philip T
2006-11-09 04:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-11-09 05:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by GoLd E 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋