Using flash drive (USB drive) as Ram?

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USB Flash Drive to RAM conversion?

I was told if I were using Windows Vista, I could plug in a USB Flash Drive and convert it into additional RAM. Is this possible and if so, how do I go about doing this?

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If you have Vista, plug in a flash drive. it should be automatic. HOWEVER your flash drive MUST be fast...

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How do I add RAM on Windows XP using a USB Flash drive?

I've got a 2GB USB Flash drive and my PC is 8 years old and has 512MB RAM. It's already fast, but I want it faster! :D

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I think you're talking about readyboost, which can't be done with XP.

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Well USB drive can boost your speed a little, They can't really do what RAM does!!

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Booting a USB flash drive without BIOS support

How do you boot via a USB flash drive using a floppy? A friend of mine has a fairly old computer which has Windows 98 pre-installed. As you may suspect, the OS just ends up getting dozens of spyware. I wanted to reinstall Windows, but the CD-ROM drive...

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Won't load for me right now, but maybe Linux on a disk might be something for you to try?

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Building a self destructing USB drive

Today's world demands high security devices, like an aggressively self-destructing USB drive. I would like advice on the possibility of creating such a thing if one wouldn't mind offering wisdom. Hello! I have a security/electrical engineering project...

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You don't erase data by overvolting the flash chip or setting it on fire (jesus christ). The correct...

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USB external drive causes Windows XP Home to freeze?

I have a 200GB Western Digital HD with a USB-to-IDE external enclosure. Everytime when I plug the USB cable into to my Toshiba L25-S119 notebook computer, the Windows XP Home hang/freeze. The following are some information about my computer hardware...

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I discovered a configuration mismatch CPU: Intel Celeron M 370 (1.5GHz) 1MB L2, 400MHz FSB RAM: 768MB...

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Flash Drive or DDR3 Ram, which is better for performance?

Standard 1GB DDR3 Ram running at 800mhz or 1GB Flash Drive usb using ready-boost, which one would give better performance to the computer? If the memory had to be added on to an existing 3GB of DDR3 Ram.

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If more memory is required then the extra stick will definitely boost your performance. If the extra...

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Is using USB flash drives to speed up your system the same as adding RAM?

I have some spare USB flash drives so I put them in the USB slots in my computer and chose the option to speed up my system. Is that the same as adding RAM?

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In a word, no. However, you might have got confused over the technology "Readyboost", which...

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SOLVE THIS. access denied on my USB flash drive, I am using Avast AntiVirus.?

I need help. I have a virus on my 3.7GB USB flash desk. My Avast anti virus stopped it. But the virus is a Restorer Virus. It keeps coming back. I think my Avast Home Edition ...show more

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This worked for me: Inside My Computer, go to Tools>Folder Options... On the View tab, make sure...

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Using usb flash drive from school?

my school does not allow for a student user to open my computer, or have the automatic usb pop up onto the screen. In addition, one can not open start. I know that if you go into the internet and type in c:/ it will open your computers folders but from...

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Is the same way u do, just change "C" for "E" or "F", it depends on the...

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