How to Use USB as RAM

Nowadays, some programs consume a lot of memory when running and this is a nightmare for computers with low random access memory (RAM). To limit this, you can turn a large USB flash drive into RAM and help the system handle multitasking and more tasks. Please follow the steps below to do it.

Use USB as RAM on Windows XP

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Erase all data in USB. Plug in the USB (minimum 2 GB) for the computer to read.

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Right click on My Computer .

Click Properties in the context menu.

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Click the Advanced tab .

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Click the Settings option below the Performance heading .

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Click the Advanced tab .

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Click the Change button below the Virtual memory heading .

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Select your USB drive.

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Click the Custom size radio button and set the value as follows:

Initial Size (Initial capacity): 1020

Maximum size: 1020

This capacity depends on the free space on the USB. So you can change the limit depending on the flash drive capacity.

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Click the Set button , then click OK.

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Restart the computer with the USB connected. The speed of the computer will be increased.

Use USB as RAM on Windows 7, 8 and Vista

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Plug the USB into the computer and format it.

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Right-click the USB drive and select Properties .

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Click the Ready boost tab and select Use this device.

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Select the maximum capacity to reserve system speed.

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Click OK and Apply.

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It is done! You can now use USB as RAM.

Marvin Fry

Update 30 May 2024

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