RAMDisk issues

[JeffL]

I uninstalled Ramdisk XP so I could try and use the Ramdisk DSLNuts uses but it gives an install error and doesn't work. WTF?

Anyone have any ideas? Windows is very helpful, it doesn't list any errors, just that it couldn't find a file...

BTW, Ramdisk XP sucked, you had to format it each time u load, thus the automatic script didn't work....:mad:

Oh well, I guess Ill stick with no ramdisk for now...:sleep:

[Lobo]

mnosteele, can you help him with this:)

[GodSmoke]

I have the SAME problem.

[mnosteele52]

The one shown at DSLNuts was designed for 2K, I personally haven't tried it with XP so I can't tell you what to try.:(

[dvblsd]

I have tried all the RAM disk apps on XP, and all have issues.....the best is still RamDsk2k and it will work fine as long as you do not have any NTFS drives and/or partitions......the second best is RAMDISKXPPro................but in the long run, no RAM disk truly makes it with XP....................I also no longer use one...........

[JeffL]

Well, I did get the 2k Ramdiskw orking with XP, but that was BEFORE installing Ramdisk XP Pro...

All my drives are NTFS now, I converted them all not too long ago, its much quicker :)

Oh well, I knew I should've got Win2k instead of XP :rolleyes:

[Lobo]

From www.pcpitstop.com, FAT32 is faster for me

One or more partitions are using the NTFS file system. Although this file system offers many good features such as encryption and improved security, it is generally much slower than the FAT32 file system. You may notice a significant performance difference between FAT32 and NTFS partitions on the same drive.:)

[JeffL]

Interesting...

Well XP doesn't have support for going from Fat32 to NTFS without a format.

I bet Partition Magic or something will do it.

But I still think NTFS is faster...

[Lobo]

It's not believe me, take full tests at site above and then click on details at top right:)

[JeffL]

Ill check then n if its slower then Im switchin :)

[mnosteele52]

I think you mean the opposite JeffL, it's easy to convert from fat32 to NTFS but to go back you need Partition Magic or you have to reformat. Personally I prefer NTFS, I install it on ALL the pc's I build, I've really never seen a difference in speed but I prefer the stability and security. Also guys check out the Recovery Console (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307654) if you haven't already - a "must have" install for 2K & XP (it's exactly the same for XP & 2K for installation).:D ;)

[Lobo]

Yes you have to format but stay on FAT32 and I believe if your CAP is 2000 you should be quicker than 1700:)

[mnosteele52]

JeffL before you decide to reformat download X-Setup (http://www.xteq.com) and use the tweaks for improving the speed of the NTFS file system, you can do them manually but it's much easier with X-Setup.:) ;)

[JeffL]

I used to have XSetup but I guess I nesver reinstalled it for XP..Ill try that..

Whats the recovery optimizer? Ill try that too...


Yeah, my cap is 2000 and I don't get that usually. I emailed my ISP but they are 2 slo at responding...

Putting the cable on the amp helped somewhat, but my speeds are slow again right now, they are around 1000kbps, so somethings up....

[dvblsd]

The following article may help you choose between NTFS or FAT32:


What's Right for You (http://windows2000.about.com/library/weekly/aa001231a.htm)

[JeffL]

They say that Fat32 is less prone to fragmentation, so maybe I'll switch back.

But they also say FAT32 doesn't support partitions over 32GB. I have a 40GB drive, I'd hate to partition it...

[Micro]

Actually JeffL that's not quite right.

Fat32 supports up to 2 terabyte.
And Fat32x (which is what is in WinMe, Win2k and WinXP use) supports up to 8 terabyte.
(And NTFS up to 16 terabyte)
Yes, that is tera as in 1000gigabytes.

WinXP (and any NT based OS) can read and and write to either of these large sizes also.

What XP (or any current NT based OS) can NOT do is FORMAT a Fat32 or Fat32x volume larger than 32 gb on their own.
They can create them, not format them.
You can format such large Fat32 volumes using the easily downloadable format.com and a boot disk.

If you want that large a Fat32 partition under any NT based OS, you simply CREATE it outside the OS, and then the OS will see it clearly.

Any article that says Fat32 is less prone to fragmentation than NTFS, doesn't live in the real world.

This is a clearer and more up to date (and much more accurate) guide for file systems under XP.


http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prkc_fil_hclr.asp

IMO, NTFS is a much better way to go, for way too many reasons to list, though.