How to Use ReadyBoost With a Slow Flash Drive

1. Insert the flash device that you would like to use for ReadyBoost. Open the Start menu, and click 'Computer' to see the icon for the device.
2. Right-click the icon for the flash device, and then click 'Properties.'
3. Click the 'ReadyBoost' tab at the top of the window. Clear the check from the 'Stop retesting this device when I plug it in' box, and then click 'OK.' Remove the flash device.
4. Open the Start menu again. Type 'regedit' in the 'Search programs and files' box at the bottom, and then press 'Enter' to run the Registry Editor.
5. Double-click the folders 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,' 'SOFTWARE,' 'Microsoft,' 'Windows NT,' 'CurrentVersion.' and 'EMDMgmt.'
6. Locate and click the folder for your flash memory device under 'EMDMgmt.' In most cases, you can determine the correct folder because it contains the name of the device's manufacturer.
7. Double-click the registry entry 'DeviceStatus' on the right side of the window. Change the number under 'Value Data' to '2' and click 'OK.'
8. Double-click 'ReadSpeedKBs' on the right side of the window. Change the value to '10000000' and click 'OK.' Repeat this process with the 'WriteSpeedKBs' registry entry and close the Registry Editor.
9. Reinsert the flash memory device, and return to the 'Computer' window. Right-click the icon for the flash memory device, and then click 'Properties.'
10. Click the 'ReadyBoost' tab. Windows now displays an option to enable ReadyBoost on the device.