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    Readyboost

    Discussion in 'HP' started by byrds6, Feb 1, 2007.

  1. byrds6

    byrds6 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does readyboost also help with apps running faster themselves or just boost start up? It would be nice to know if I stuck a 2gig USB flash drive in my system that it would help with everything not just boot up
     
    byrds6, Feb 1, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    ReadyBoost acts as a supercache repository, so the computer has a bit more memory to access programs, etc. It probably is only useful when starting a program (at least most of them, except games?). Try out your 2GB stick and see if your "feel" an improvement.
     
    Gautam, Feb 1, 2007
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    It does help with overall performance.

    It's not going to be as fast as extra would be, but it does help improve system performance a nice amount.

    Or at least that's what I've experienced when using it.
     
    JM, Feb 1, 2007
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    A 2gig thumb drive would work correct? I cant check it til after I see about buying one lol. My old thumb drive is only 256meg lol.
     
    byrds6, Feb 1, 2007
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    Yes, it should work.
     
    JM, Feb 1, 2007
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