use hard drive for speed boost

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    Windows 7, and my favrite: Windows 2K Pro :)
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    use hard drive for speed boost


    hi, this has probably been asked alot, but im dualbooting with win 2k and win 7 (7600) Is it possible to use my win2k partition for speed boost? my wifi card ocupies my pcmcia port, so i cant plug my flashdrive in because i use a usb 2.0 card. this computer has on-board usb 1.1
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    Windows7
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    Readyboost requires a flash drive.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readyboost
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    Windows 7600 x64 Ultimate Activated & 100% Genuine
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    You can use some usb hdd with Readyboost.
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    Windows 7600 x64 Ultimate Activated & 100% Genuine
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    You can also use some SD cards for Readyboost.
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    Your idea, while workable, is not valid. You will actually slow down your system. ReadyBoost takes advantage of the flash memory speed, which an HDD does not have in comparison. Also, ReadyBoost involves simultaneous read/writes over two subsystems. If you use an HDD, these actions will require additional wait states.

    You could invest in a PCMCIA USB port card and a USB wifi device. You will then be able to do both, wifi and ReadyBoost.

    Your machine would likely benefit from ReadyBoost.
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  6. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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    Dont mean to thread hijack, but at what point does readyboost not help.....???
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    Slagathor said:
    Dont mean to thread hijack, but at what point does readyboost not help.....???
    Hey S

    As ram goes up benifit goes down. on 32 bit Id guess >2gigs and the effect decreases.

    Ken
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    Slagathor said:
    Dont mean to thread hijack, but at what point does readyboost not help.....???
    Before addressing your query in detail, I will task you with a challenge.

    Provide a thorough analysis of how ReadyBoost benefits your system.
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  9. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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    Never really thought about doing that.....

    Any bench apps that benefit from readyboost???? Or would it be loading times and what not???
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  10. Posts : 39
    Windows 7 Proffesional
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    i have 8GB with 64bit and i still notice a difference. Everythings more snappier
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