sandisk memory superfetch minimum requirements

Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I'm not too sure what they are yet as they haven't released specifications yet, however I'm guessing USB 2.0 must be somewhere in there...
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--: Original message follows :-- "Jeje" wrote in message

Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

well... I'm using USB 2.0 devices.
how can verify the speed really used and if the device is detected as USB2.0 or 1.1?
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message

I'm not too sure what they are yet as they haven't released specifications yet, however I'm guessing USB 2.0 must be somewhere in there...
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--: Original message follows :-- "Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

Not too sure you can actually do this within Windows... however if you are using a USB 2.0 device and you insert it into a USB 1.1 port, a little systray icon will make an appearance saying that "this device can go much faster". Then it'll help you find the USB 2.0 ports on your machine.
Quite handy ;o)
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--: Original message follows :-- "Jeje" wrote in message

well... I'm using USB 2.0 devices.
how can verify the speed really used and if the device is detected as USB2.0 or 1.1?
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I'm not too sure what they are yet as they haven't released specifications yet, however I'm guessing USB 2.0 must be somewhere in there...
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message

Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
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--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message

I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

It's hard to say - SuperFetch (although some may regard as an older technology) is still in beta as is the operating system. There'll be more documentation coming out in the following weeks/month or so.
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--: Original message follows :-- "Jeje" wrote in message

I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message

I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message

its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

Which brand is it? -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"Tim" wrote in message

I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I have the same issue... I have a 2GB Memorex USB drive and it also says it doesn't meet the requirements. My laptop is a Toshiba M4.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

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"Tim" wrote in message I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I have the same issue. Memorex 2GB USB. Beta 2 says my USB memory stick doesn't meet the requirements. What are the requirements? Anybody actually has this working? My laptop is a Toshiba Tecra M4.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

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"Tim" wrote in message I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

Hi
with the Beta2 this works fine now,. in the beta 2, windows do a quick test to verify the speed of the device, then use it or not.
I have a 2Gb memory stick which is not used because "too" slow, and another memory (from my camera) which is recognised and used by Windows. the 2 devices are connected through the same USB connection, so the difference is linked to the speed of the memory himself. My 2Gb sandisk is too slow and my compact flash is good enoguh for vista.
"Golavar" wrote in message

I have the same issue. Memorex 2GB USB. Beta 2 says my USB memory stick doesn't meet the requirements. What are the requirements? Anybody actually has this working? My laptop is a Toshiba Tecra M4.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
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"Tim" wrote in message I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
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--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

It isn't completely related to perceived read-write speed. It's access speed-related. I have a brand new Corsair Flash Voyager, which ranks among the fastest sustained R/W speeds, but SUCKS in access (seek) time. Where other thumbdrives have 1-2 ms, this otherwise FAST Corsair has 20 ms, hence unusable for fast caching of small portions of memory. Go figure.
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Hi
with the Beta2 this works fine now,. in the beta 2, windows do a quick test to verify the speed of the device, then use it or not.
I have a 2Gb memory stick which is not used because "too" slow, and another memory (from my camera) which is recognised and used by Windows. the 2 devices are connected through the same USB connection, so the difference is linked to the speed of the memory himself. My 2Gb sandisk is too slow and my compact flash is good enoguh for vista.
"Golavar" wrote in message I have the same issue. Memorex 2GB USB. Beta 2 says my USB memory stick doesn't meet the requirements. What are the requirements? Anybody actually has this working? My laptop is a Toshiba Tecra M4.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Which brand is it? -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"Tim" wrote in message I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I have a Verbatim 1 GB I bought 3 months ago, and Vista states it does not meet the speed requirements for SpeedFetch. What the heck Microsoft! I think this is a conspiracy of Microsoft and the PC makers to force everyone to update their computers and accessories in the next year.

Remember: you are using this device to speed up your computer. If it is not fast enough, it might actually hamper performance. I tried to use a 256MB camera chip and apparently the space on the chip is 235MB, and is, therefore, not usable for ReadyBoost.
"digitalking" wrote:

I have a Verbatim 1 GB I bought 3 months ago, and Vista states it does not meet the speed requirements for SpeedFetch. What the heck Microsoft! I think this is a conspiracy of Microsoft and the PC makers to force everyone to update their computers and accessories in the next year.

Having just installed Beta 2 (Public) I would like to use my USB memory stick for Ready Boost/Super fetch.
I have been unable to find any referance to Super Fetch or Ready boost. None of the things mentioned in earlyer posts appear to be any help. I dont see any options in the propertys for the device or get any option to turn this feature on when I insert the stick.
Any pointer would be usful...
Regards Stephen Morrish... AKA Pendragon
"Golavar" wrote:

I have the same issue. Memorex 2GB USB. Beta 2 says my USB memory stick doesn't meet the requirements. What are the requirements? Anybody actually has this working? My laptop is a Toshiba Tecra M4.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Which brand is it? -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"Tim" wrote in message I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.

I have a Kingston 1Gb DataTraveler When formatted as NTFS or FAT32 Vista says it cant use my device for ReadyBoost. Formatted the drive as FAT and ReadyBoost works. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Which brand is it? -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"Tim" wrote in message I have found that an external usb 2.0 hard drive works very well for this.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Well, you asked for minimum requirements, so I guess you are more than safe. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message its a 2Gb flash drive ;-)
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Windows Vista recommends reserving 215 MB for optimal performance. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message I know all of this. my question is: what is the minimum requirement?
because Vista says that my device doesn't have the right performance to be used for the prefetch. the page where we can setup this configuration display this message instead-of the options to use this memory.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message I believe the first time (or any time afterwards if you don't first select it) on the AutoPlay menu - it'll give you the option for this at the bottom :o) So there's no difficulty in selecting a device - simply plug it in and if it's compatibile, it'll give you the option to use it as a Superfetch/ReadyBoost device.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Yes, 2.0 UBS Memory sticks are recommended for Windows Superfetch/Ready Boost. If it is you will be asked if you'd like to use this device to speed up system performance. You also have the option to use Windows ReadyBoost with an already connected USB flash device by accessing the properties of that device. You can choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance and use the remainder to store files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jeje" wrote in message Hi,
I'm trying to use a sandisk USB memory to extend the memory of Vista (for the prefetch) But Vista says that the memory doesn't fit the performance requirements.
what are these requirements?
what type of USB flash drive or other system could be used with Vista?
thanks.
Jerome.