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 ReadyBoost as it appears in Windows 10 | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Service name | ReadyBoost (EMDMgmt) |
| Type | Disk Cache |
ReadyBoost (codenamed EMD[1]) is a disk caching software component developed by Microsoft for Windows Vista and included in later versions of Windows. ReadyBoost enables NAND memory mass storage CompactFlash, SD card, and USB flash drive devices to be used as a cache between the hard drive and random access memory in an effort to increase computing performance. ReadyBoost relies on the SuperFetch and also adjusts its cache based on user activity. ReadyDrive for hybrid drives is implemented in a manner similar to ReadyBoost.[2]
- ^ Moulster, Ian (April 6, 2006). "SuperFetch, ReadyBoost and ReadyDrive: some new feature names for you". MSDN Blogs. Microsoft. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- ^ Russinovich, Mark (2007). "Windows Vista Kernel Changes". Microsoft. Archived from the original (PPTX) on September 12, 2007. Retrieved July 12, 2015.