Windows 7 ReadyBoost

Windows ReadyBoost allows you to add a non-volatile USB 2.0 flash memory drive to improve memory performance on systems that have less than 1GB of memory.

Windows 7 ReadyBoost is very easy to use. Once you add a USB flash drive to your computer Windows 7 checks to see if the performance is fast enough to work with Windows ReadyBoost. If so, you are asked if you would like to use this drive to speed up Windows 7 system performance. You can choose to use all of the USB drive or part of it.

Steps for setting up Windows 7 ReadyBoost:

1) Insert your flash drive into a USB 2.0 port on your computer.

2) The computer will detect the USB drive and AutoPlay will pop-up. Select Speed Up My System from the AutoPlay menu.

3) Click Apply

4) Click OK

Note: Once you have allocated space on your USB device for ReadyBoost you will not be able to use this area to save files.

I have tested Windows 7 ReadyBoost and have seen a boost in performance for systems that have less than 1GB of memory, however it is not as fast as adding physical RAM to your computer. I see this feature very valuable for Laptops that are difficult to upgrade the memory like some of the new Mini Laptops on the market.

Fred Meek is a Technology Professional with over 14 years of experience in the high tech industry holding the following certifications: CCNP, MCSE, CISSP. You can contact Fred Meek online at http://www.pcgenius.com

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