--> This tutorial is to help readers understand how a USB drive can be added as additional RAM in a Windows 7 Computer. The steps here are easy and correct until date for Microsoft Windows 7. However, it is still suggested that these should be followed mindfully to avoid opposite troubles. This will finally save users from looking for Windows 7 support or on the other hand Microsoft merchandise support for help.
Materials Needed:
In the Virtual Memory window, choose the USB flash drive by selecting the title you gave in previous step and it will display its current space available and the accessible size. Under Custom dimensions, it will display the primary and maximum dimensions. Now subtract 5MB from the accessible dimensions and go in that number into both the cartons viz. primary and greatest. For demonstration, if you see 2000MB as the propel dimensions, then enter 1995MB (exactly 5MB less than the original dimensions) in both the cartons. Click on the OK button to go out the Virtual Memory window.
Click on the request button and then OK to go out Performance Options window. replicate the same method to go out the System Properties window. one time all the windows are closed, reboot your computer. Do not unplug the flash drive while the system is rebooting as it can result to failure. After this your computer should be faster in access your computer documents and applications etc.
Note:
· You should be logged in as an administrator or at least have the admin privileges to perform these operations.
· The drive should have at least 2GB free space so as to make it perform well.
· If you cannot find the Auto play choice, Go to my computer and Right click on the Removable Device and select Autoplay.
Materials Needed:
A computer with Window 7, it can be desktop or a laptop
A USB Flash Drive
Steps Involved:
Close all the windows that are actually running on your desktop. Insert the USB flash drive into the Computer’s Port. After that, an Auto play window will pop up on the screen.
Close all the windows that are actually running on your desktop. Insert the USB flash drive into the Computer’s Port. After that, an Auto play window will pop up on the screen.
Focus on the General tab and move your mouse to Speed up my system option and click on it.
Focus the prepared Boost tab under the Flash propel Properties window.
Focus the prepared Boost tab under the Flash propel Properties window.
Now you will glimpse three choices viz. one says do not use this Device, second Dedicate this device to Ready increase, and the third Use this apparatus.
If you choose the first choice, you will have the prepared Boost feature handicapped.
If you select the second choice, you can use the additional or maximum space available on the Flash Drive. If you conclude on the third choice, you can adjust the available space of the flash you desire by adjusting the slider. When done, Click Apply button and then OK to go out of the Properties window.
Your drive is now ready to work as RAM in your computer.
If you don't want to use Ready increase, then you can reformat the drive to use it as RAM. Insert the flash into the system, close any Auto play note that pop up and browse to My Computer. Click to open the Removable device and delete all its content. Then, close the window and right click on the drive's icon and select Rename. Give a name of your alternative to easily identify it next time.
Exit all the windows. Go to My Computer again right click to choose Properties from the drop down choices.
focus on the Advanced tab and then click the Settings button under the heading presentation. Go to Advanced again and then bang on the Change button. Exit all the windows. Go to My Computer again right click to choose Properties from the drop down choices.
In the Virtual Memory window, choose the USB flash drive by selecting the title you gave in previous step and it will display its current space available and the accessible size. Under Custom dimensions, it will display the primary and maximum dimensions. Now subtract 5MB from the accessible dimensions and go in that number into both the cartons viz. primary and greatest. For demonstration, if you see 2000MB as the propel dimensions, then enter 1995MB (exactly 5MB less than the original dimensions) in both the cartons. Click on the OK button to go out the Virtual Memory window.
Click on the request button and then OK to go out Performance Options window. replicate the same method to go out the System Properties window. one time all the windows are closed, reboot your computer. Do not unplug the flash drive while the system is rebooting as it can result to failure. After this your computer should be faster in access your computer documents and applications etc.
Note:
· You should be logged in as an administrator or at least have the admin privileges to perform these operations.
· The drive should have at least 2GB free space so as to make it perform well.
· If you cannot find the Auto play choice, Go to my computer and Right click on the Removable Device and select Autoplay.