can i disable ReadyBoost ?

[esteban]

I'm sorry, but that's horrible advice. There are so many extra services that the average, or even advanced, user doesn't need that letting them have any sort of activity is just ridiculous. Do I have a server? Do I encrypt my drives? Do I have a HomeGroup? Do I have any Bluetooth devices? No, so why should I enable any of those services?

@stereo: Read a little about the Superfetch service, and see if you are ok with disabling everything it does. If so, go ahead and do it.

 

[ryo]

i'm not agree with you.
it's ok if you don't want to use the service.
but if you just think that's the service is not use..so the simple think,for what you use the OS win 7??
other services have function, and that's is the feature of the OS. if you don't want the service so you can run on windows 95 or other one. that's it.
and the other point is, not all services you can disable, that's have the effect.

 

[Greg S]

I'm sorry, but that's horrible advice. There are so many extra services that the average, or even advanced, user doesn't need that letting them have any sort of activity is just ridiculous. Do I have a server? Do I encrypt my drives? Do I have a HomeGroup? Do I have any Bluetooth devices? No, so why should I enable any of those services?
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Contrary to popular belief, No. But, in agreement with most here, some services are set to manual and never see the light of day or if they do they're shutdown fairly quick. Personally, I don't care it's my comp and I disabled quite a few with no ill effects. If you want to experiment, firstly have some sort of backup/image in place or an ISR app for quick restore or at the very least write down the default setting for a service. BlackVipre used to be the go to on this type of stuff but again, personally I don't like it either. Another contrary to popular belief, don't rely on a registry backup/export/import. Personal expreince is they don't work well.

 

[esteban]

Well, all I can say is that I've disabled plenty of services in XP and 7 and have never experienced anything bad, or at the very least unfixable. One of those services is Superfetch, for what it's worth.

 

[unifex]

Here's my two cents:

1. ReadyBoost is actually helpful if you can't install more RAM. If you can, then RAM would be the way to go.

2. If you do not use ReadyBoost, then you don't. There is no reason to disable it at all. If you think that your USB drive is being used that way against your will, just go to settings as described in this thread and disable the possibility for this device to be used for ReadyBoost.

3. It is clear that disabling services will not gain you any advantage.

4. It's true that there are some services that your PC is not going to use. Good examples are smart card services, tabletPC services, bluetooth, and so on - if you do not have these devices, then these services are not needed. I do disable them, but basically out of paranoia. Same way I disable Remote Desktop and other remote features I know I will never use. This causes no problems I am aware of. At the same time this also does not gain any other advantage besides satisfying my paranoia.

5. I would not recommend disabling any service (such as Superfetch) which is actually used by the system. Same way, don't disable everything that says Remote - some of them are actually important.

6. Finally, I repeat what many said before - Windows 7 works well out of the box. One gains nothing by fiddling with it, but one may run into trouble. As the old saying goes - if it ain't broken, don't fix it.

 

[esteban]

More like, if it ain't broken, back everything up and see what you can do to make it better.

One gains understanding by fiddling with it.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Well, all I can say is that I've disabled plenty of services in XP and 7 and have never experienced anything bad, or at the very least unfixable. One of those services is Superfetch, for what it's worth.

And you tell others that we are giving horrible advice? If you did any reading on what SuperFetch is and does...you'd NEVER disable it.

As for your other points, I can't even begin to describe the flaws in your logic. I've never been struck by lightning, but that doesn't mean it is safe to run through a field during a storm holding up a golf club.

My point being, what you want to do with your own personal system is your business, but ignoring all logic and good computing practices and being lucky to escape any issues...doesn't mean that you should be telling others to do so.

My suggestion, go do some reading on services, especially SuperFetch. Here's a quick hint to get you started...those services you feel can be disabled because you aren't using them....aren't in use anyway. An example would be the "tweak in XP to disable wireless zero config service". Many people would disable this, saying it isn't needed because they don't have any wireless adapters. Guess what? It wasn't running anyway, even though it was set to enabled. Simple research brings you facts.

More like, if it ain't broken, back everything up and see what you can do to make it better.

One gains understanding by fiddling with it.

Absolutely, but that's what test systems and VMs are for. Furthermore, if you want to fiddle, go for it...but you HAVE to understand you can't go giving bad advice to others on their main, everyday systems. That's where you need to separate your own fiddling with advice you give others.

 

[esteban]

Your argument is, "If it's not in use, why disable it?" Mine is, "If it's not in use, why leave it enabled?" I hope you see that this debate can't be resolved, and as such I'm not going to continue after this.

And so you know, I DID read about SuperFetch. Don't assume I didn't. Just as you probably know a lot more about computers than I give you credit for, I know more than you give me credit for.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Your argument is, "If it's not in use, why disable it?" Mine is, "If it's not in use, why leave it enabled?"

Because it isn't in used, and therefore, acts as if it is disabled. The only difference is...should that service ever be needed down the road, you won't have any issues if you simply leave it alone. If you disable it, and it is needed, you have an issue. Add in the fact there's nothing to be gained (proven for years) by disabling it...it becomes common sense.

I hope you see that this debate can't be resolved.

It's been resolved....a few years ago. Ever hear the term QuackViper? If so, google it. That's what lead to the "debate" and then the resolution that disabling unneeded services is pointless.

Just as you probably know a lot more about computers than I give you credit for, I know more than you give me credit for.

If this is true, then I'd expect your advice to prove it. I could post all kinds of stats about my experience, length of time working professionally in the computer field, who I worked for the past, etc, but all of that doesn't matter on a forum board. All that does matter is common sense and accuracy with advice. Fact is, disabling unneeded services is/was old news, and has been refuted several years ago. All you are doing is increasing your chance of an unstable system. It is common sense once you do the appropriate reading. If you want me to believe you read about SuperFetch, don't tell us that you disable it...because that proves the contrary. If you want me/us to respect your computer knowledge, don't spout the wonders of disabling services and expect to be taken seriously. Give advice that is factual, logical, and "tried and true".

Do I sound cranky? Yeah, probably, but I didn't have my coffee yet today. I'm also growing extremely weary of seeing this "debate" brought back up time and time again, only to yield the same results. Those results are, "leave it alone". It can't be said enough.

 

[whs]

Guys, today is buddy day - please be nice to each other.

 

[Shadowjk]

Your argument is, "If it's not in use, why disable it?" Mine is, "If it's not in use, why leave it enabled?" I hope you see that this debate can't be resolved, and as such I'm not going to continue after this.

And so you know, I DID read about SuperFetch. Don't assume I didn't. Just as you probably know a lot more about computers than I give you credit for, I know more than you give me credit for.

Best to leave it enable for if you need it, It isn't using any CPU Resources and Hardly any Ram


Best Regards,
Josh

 

[DeaconFrost]

Guys, today is buddy day - please be nice to each other.

Is that a German holiday? If so, I'll be nice, drink a German beer, drive my German car, and celebrate my German heritage!

 

[whs]

Guys, today is buddy day - please be nice to each other.

Is that a German holiday? If so, I'll be nice, drink a German beer, drive my German car, and celebrate my German heritage!

Good deal Deacon - Prost !!

 

[swarfega]

Why do you feel you need to disable it. Its not used until you enable readyboost when you put in a compatible flash drive. Simplest solution would be to ignore it.