How To Increase RAM Using USB Drive In Windows 8 & 10
Summary: The following article provides information about How to increase RAM using USB drive in Windows 8 & 10. We can increase the RAM by using ReadyBoot or Virtual Memory.
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Warning: Always safely eject your USB Drive. Direct removal may damage the device.
ReadyBoost In Windows 8 & 10
Note: If you want to change back USB Drive to normal, then click the Do not use a device in the ReadyBoost tab.
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Insert the USB Drive > Now Right click on the USB Drive and Open Properties.
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Click the ReadyBoost Tab.
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Then click on Use this device then select the correct memory size to use.
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Click on the Apply button.
Virtual Memory In Windows 8 & 10
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Insert the USB Drive > Now Right click on My Computer (This Computer) and Open Properties.
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On the left side on the Properties Window, Click on Advanced system settings.
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In the Advance Tab under Performance, click on Settings.
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The Performance Option window appears, Click on Advance Tab.
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Click on the Change Button under Virtual Memory.
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Clear the box of Automatically Manage Paging file size of all drives. Then in the Custom Size field, add your USB Drive size. Now Add the same Value in both boxes and click on the Apply button.
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Restart Your system, and now USB Drive works as Virtual RAM.
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Chromebox, Alienware, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, Chromebook, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, XPS, Legacy Laptop ModelsArticle Properties
Article Number: 000149907
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 21 Aug 2024
Version: 5
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