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How to Enable and Use ReadyBoost on Windows 10
ReadyBoost is useful only if Windows 10 is installed on a HDD
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Published onJuly 1, 2024
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Boosting your Windows 10 performance can be a game-changer, but only if your system is running from a HDD. ReadyBoost is a nifty feature that allows you to use a USB drive or SD card to speed up your system. If your system is installed on an SSD, ReadyBoost will make no difference. So, if ReadyBoost is not showing, that’s normal in this case.
How do I enable ReadyBoost in Windows 10?
1. Setting up ReadyBoost with a USB Drive
This will speed up your system by allowing frequently accessed data to be stored on the USB drive, which is faster to access than the hard drive.
2. Setting up ReadyBoost with an SD card
Using an SD card for ReadyBoost is especially convenient for laptops with a built-in card slot, as it can be left in the slot permanently.
3. Troubleshooting ReadyBoost compatibility issues
These troubleshooting steps ensure your device meets the criteria to be used with ReadyBoost, allowing you to utilize its full potential.
How do I disable ReadyBoost?
Disabling ReadyBoost will free up the reserved space on your device, allowing you to use it for other storage needs.
Why is the ReadyBoost tab not showing in Properties?
Well, the answer is pretty simple: because you’re using an SSD and not a HDD. The ReadyBoost feature takes advantage of the flash memory of your USB drive or SD card to boot up Window faster. However, if your system is installed on an SSD, ReadyBoost will not make any difference because your system is already booting from a fast storage device.
These solutions cover the most common steps for configuring and troubleshooting ReadyBoost in Windows 10, helping improve system performance by leveraging external storage devices for faster data access. To keep your system running smoothly, regularly check for Windows updates and ensure your external devices are in good condition.
You might also be interested inhow to use ReadyBoost on Windows 11, although there is nothing different.
For more questions or suggestions, hit the comments section below and let us know about them.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
