So what do you do when you are running short on RAM and processes are stuck right in the middle of peak memory load? You either slot-in extra RAM or increase your system’s virtual memory by increasing the Pagefile area of your hard disk. If you are going to increase the virtual memory, it is only going to help up to a certain limit. This is when Ready Boost can give your system a RAM boost, without the need to purchase extra RAM. This Windows 7/Vista feature uses non-volatile flash memory devices such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) to boost up your system. Ready Boost is a far better option than increasing the Pagefile area limit over the bounds (virtual memory can help only to an extent).
Ready Boost makes use of the Windows SuperFetch technology to use a flash memory device as an addition memory cache, which significantly improves your PC/laptop’s performance. You just have to plug in your USB flash drive, SD Memory card or any other non-volatile flash memory device and go through your preferred settings option using the ready boost option.
# How to use Ready Boost
Open up the Windows Explorer window (My Computer) then follow these steps:
