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ReadyBoost?
So, I recently found out that my Windows 7 computer is only running on 4GB of memory. I can't believe that I left it like this. Naturally, I want a cheap alternative to getting larger memory cards, so I was wondering about this ReadyBoost system that they have in Windows 7. I tried it out and gave my computer 4 more GB of RAM, at least, that is what I believe that ReadyBoost does. I am not entirely sure how it works, but my task manager, and control panel rating both showed that I am still only using 4GB of memory. Does ReadyBoost simply not show up in those places? I am not quite sure if it has made too much of an impact on my computer as well. Would ReadyBoost even be able to speed up my startup, which currently takes a very long time, along with logging in. I would say both of those actions would add up to over 5 minutes of wait. I am unsure of whether that is a long time, or I am simply being impatient, however, I have been on computers that start up way quicker. Is ReadyBoost enough, or should I just go with saving up for more RAM? I do use my computer particularly often, and it is becoming a problem. My lack of RAM (at least I believe this is the cause) has resulted in multiple freezes of my computer for random portions of time, and it simple became annoying. Thanks for any help/suggestions anyone can give me!