RAMDisk XP 1.9.100 Beta

2.9 out of 5 stars 2.9 (10 votes)

BETA (October 6, 2004)

Windows 2000/XP / Shareware; $49.00 / 4,542 downloads

RAMDisk is a software driver that emulates as fully as possible the low-level functionality of a hard disk with system RAM. It speeds up applications because RAM is much faster than mechanical hard disks for storing and retrieving data. Applications that do a lot of reading and writing to storage, like database queries, will show the most improvement. It can be configured to automatically load a disk image at startup and save the image to disk at shutdown. This allows it to function almost exactly like a hard disk; no data is lost when the power is turned off.

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  1. 3 out of 5 stars
    sweathog

    Reviewing 1.9.100 Beta (Jan 16, 2007)

    Using a ramdisk under windows xp or 2000 is not a dumb idea when used in the manner described by ark2000.

    The link cited by Mastertech is misleading because the article argues against putting a Windows PAGING file on a ramdisk, which is indeed a stupid idea.

    But using a ramdisk to store temporary program and webbrowing files makes a lot of sense and can speed up browsing if you have enough RAM. I devote about 12% of my 2GB of ram to a ramdisk for temp and internet files. I can't accurately rate this product because I don't use it. I use the one at: http://www.ramdisk.tk. Has worked great for me unless you format the ramdisk in NTFS, then, for some reason it locks up. But FAT or FAT32 cause no problems for me.

  2. 4 out of 5 stars
    ark2000

    Reviewing 1.9.100 Beta (Mar 16, 2005)

    ok,

    I'm using a ramdrive to do the following: use it for temp, tmp directory, use it for temporary directories in any app that allows to set it, agent, winrar and so on. Use it for ie temporary internet files, however the cookies directory is still on hd so I don't have to remember the passwords. Installed firefox on it, firefox is instant now and page reloads are all instant.

    I do have automate running a backup of firefox directory, but it's in sync mode so unless there are new or changed files there is no activity.

    I have a dual processor with 2gb ram to begin with, but I can tell you, with all that as described, system is much faster and quieter since there is no hd activity when browsing for example, either in ie of firefox.

    I am not using this app, I'm using this one: http://www.ramdisk.tk/ no crashes, no BSOD's nothing.

  3. 3 out of 5 stars
    mrmatt

    Reviewing 1.9.100 Beta (Mar 16, 2005)

    I like the idea im not limited to thinking A RAMDISK under Windows NT/2000/XP is a dumb idea.

    Generally, the Windows(r) 2000 cache manager does a much better job of optimizing memory usage than Ramdisk does However Id go as far to say using one is a great idea
    Who wants crappy temp files or cookies when they can be directed to a ram drive and removed with a simple restart.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q257405/
    for those of you want to find out more.

  4. 1 out of 5 stars
    mjm01010101

    Reviewing 1.9.100 Beta (Mar 16, 2005)

    Anybody who understands NT/XP memory technology will also laugh with me and not even bother.

  5. 1 out of 5 stars
    Shadow Lord

    Reviewing 1.7.100 (Sep 28, 2003)

    Extremly unstable. After installation began experiencing crashes regulary w/ winxp sp1a. Also would get an error on every boot up sayin the system has recovered from a major unstability (paraphrasing of course). Removed the program (which had to be done is safe mode since the install routine could not (apparently) shut down the damn service... and all is good now... Needs a LONG time to mature as a program...

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