Very detailed. Thanks for your answer.
"AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> ReadyBoost is an "aid" to Superfetch the page-filing utility.
> It's effectiveness depends mainly upon two things -1. the type HD - if
> the Windows Experince index for the HD is "5" or higher ReadyBoost does
> not increase performance - if index lower, as usually for laptops,
> Readyboost helps 2. ReadyBoost increases performance when non-sequential
> read/writes are involved - HD more effective for sequential stuff.
>
> Also a ReadyBoost cache is included by Superfetch whether or not an
> external memory device is attached.
>
> Data sent to readyboost cannot be accessed normally (explorer, etc.) - the
> data is encrypted and are copies of data stored by Superfetch which is why
> the device can be removed without loss of data.
>
> Another function of ReadyBoost is to monitor data access over time and
> improve Vista starup time.
>
> "Elliot" <elliot_barclay@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:3D65FEF0-69A0-4EC4-B548-F15977878A6F@microsoft.com...
>> They are assumed to have the same capacity.
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