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What percentage free space is required for readyboost?

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by Elliah, May 10, 2008.

  1. Elliah TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 114

    my flashdrive which used to be readyboost compatible suddenly did not meet the requirements for readyboost. it's an imation nano 1gb flash drive, that has about 575mb free space left...any help?
    Elliah, May 10, 2008
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  2. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe Posts: 16,406   +16

    http://home.comcast.net/~SupportCD/VistaRequirements.html#ReadyBoost
    Bobbye, May 10, 2008
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  3. Elliah TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 114

    so is it the space issue that my flash drive cant run or what?
    Elliah, May 10, 2008
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  4. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Eighteen percent bare minimum. But it is the speed that matters, and there are huge differences in speed and storage of flash drives.
    As to yours, the technology differs a lot. If you buy a new one that says ReadyBoost capable, or do a Gurgle Search for ReadyBoost capable... or shop for those that show up in ReadyBoost search. There are a lot of them, and they are now very low cost... though they will not get much lower. The industry has finally figgered out how to find the bottom in the price drop.
    raybay, May 10, 2008
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  5. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe Posts: 16,406   +16

    Have you check the site I left? There is more information there.
    Bobbye, May 10, 2008
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  6. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Here is what I get when I try your recommended site:


    Sorry, the page you were looking for could not be found.
    Suggested Actions

    * Check the URL that you have typed and retry.
    raybay, May 10, 2008
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  7. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe Posts: 16,406   +16

    Bobbye, May 10, 2008
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  8. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Ok. Thanks. That worked fine.
    raybay, May 10, 2008
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