Windows PC Accelerators
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This paper provides an overview of the Windows PC Accelerators, a collection of three features introduced in Windows Vista that directly address performance and responsiveness in PCs. This paper describes the key benefits and implementation considerations for each feature.
The features include Windows SuperFetch, an innovative new memory manager that analyzes usage patterns over time to optimize what data is kept in memory; Windows ReadyBoost, a feature to support the use of flash storage devices like USB flash drives to boost PC performance; and Windows ReadyDrive, a feature to support hybrid hard disk drives.
This paper is intended for PC and storage device manufacturers that want to develop products to take advantage of the Windows PC Accelerator features.
Included in this white paper:
| • | Windows SuperFetch |
| • | Windows ReadyBoost |
| • | Windows ReadyDrive |
| • | Requirements and Recommendations |
