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    [Possible?] Installing Superfetch into Windows XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DarkSilver, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Installing Superfetch into Windows XP, is it possible?
    I know Windows XP is using prefetch instead of superfetch. Well, can superfetch can be installed to Windows XP too?
     
    DarkSilver, Aug 16, 2009
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  2. Rodster

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    Rodster, Aug 16, 2009
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  3. Kocane

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    no... waaay too advanced
     
    Kocane, Aug 16, 2009
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  4. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I've never heard of such a thing being possible, and the thread you linked to didn't even have any replies to confirm that it worked. How could Microsoft include such a registry key to a feature that they never even came up with at the time?
     
    Bog, Aug 16, 2009
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  5. DarkSilver

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    Agreed with Bog. Have you tested it out(Rodknee)? I might test it out sooner or later because my area is 3:48am now. LOL.
    I know Vista can use superfetch and can be disabled using the registry trick or services.msc. I am wondering XP, if it can LOL.
     
    DarkSilver, Aug 16, 2009
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  6. Rodster

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    Nope I didn't try it as i'm not a fan of Superfetch. I just posted a link I found for you. :)
     
    Rodster, Aug 16, 2009
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  7. EnterKnight

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    Superfetch is a core Vista technology... codewise, XP is years behind. Why would you even think this possible?
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 16, 2009
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    Because I think Superfetch is a software instead of a hardware. So, I think it is possible to install it. Anyone have better idea on Superfetch on XP?? I haven't try Rodknee's trick yet. LOL.
     
    DarkSilver, Aug 17, 2009
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  9. EnterKnight

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    Did you even read my post? Superfetch is tied into parts of Vista itself, it isn't a standalone piece of software. It's an OS component.
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 17, 2009
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  11. newsposter

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    well, as long as I have a registry key from vista that I have 'installed' on XP, it then auto-magically installs any/all vista software/features then?

    Silly damned thought.
     
    newsposter, Aug 17, 2009
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  12. Kocane

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    no, dude its way more complicated
     
    Kocane, Aug 17, 2009
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  13. DarkSilver

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    Agreed.
    Even the software provided by FrankTabletuser is not a FREEWARE.
    However, we know that Superfetch on Windows XP is possible now.
    Cheer~
     
    DarkSilver, Aug 17, 2009
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  14. EnterKnight

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    Supercache and Superfetch are not the same thing.
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 17, 2009
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