How to Upgrade Your RAM With USB for Windows XP

Computer memory determines a number of important characteristics about the overall performance of your PC, including its multitasking ability and its ability to handle large and complex programs. While the best way to upgrade your system memory is to physically install additional RAM, the second best method is to upgrade your RAM virtually through the use of the paging file in Windows XP. This feature will allow you to use a USB drive as pseudo-RAM.

Things You'll Need

• USB drive

Instructions

1. Connect the USB drive (also called a jump drive, flash drive or thumb drive) to an available USB port on the computer.

2. Right-click on your "My Computer" icon and select the "Properties" option.

3. Select the "Advanced" tab and click on the "Settings" option under the "Performance" tab.

4. Select the "Advanced" tab again and push the "Change" button under the virtual memory settings.

5. Choose your flash drive letter, select the tab for "System Managed Size" and push the "Set" button.

6. Reboot the machine to complete the changes.

References

• Gadget Lite: USB Memory Boost