Do I have to keep my ReadyBoost plugged in?


  1. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    Do I have to keep my ReadyBoost plugged in?


    Hi guys, just have a quick question. I have just started using ReadyBoost and I need to know how to go about ejecting it. Well I don't plan on using it when I don't have my laptop on my desk. So when I need to plug out the USB Drive, do I eject it the same way I would? Do I just pull it out? If I restart the computer without it plugged in, will Windows know that and continue to work without it? I don't want to be boring but I just want to be safe.

    Thanks

    Russell
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  2. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #2

    Use explorer and find your usb drive. Right click->properties. Click on Readyboost tab. Select do not use this device and click ok. Use normal procedures to safely remove usb device.
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  3. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Lemur said:
    Use explorer and find your usb drive. Right click->properties. Click on Readyboost tab. Select do not use this device and click ok. Use normal procedures to safely remove usb device.
    So I have to do that every time I want to eject the USB?
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  4. whs
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       #4

    The system writes the pages into your pagefile on the disk and on the stick. Pulling the stick should not impede the operation.
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  5. Posts : 568
    Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
       #5

    There is no problem to remove it after the computer is shutdown. it will restart normaly with out it.

    Ken
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  6. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Alright, thanks guys, just wanted to make sure :)


    -Russell
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