Windows Vista : Superfetch Explained

Now to set the ball rolling.. What is Superfetch?

According to Microsoft

SuperFetch

Windows SuperFetch enables programs and files to load much faster than they would on Windows XP–based PCs.

When you’re not actively using your computer, background tasks—including automatic backup programs and antivirus scans—run when they will least disturb you. These background tasks can take up system memory space that your programs had been using. On Windows XP–based PCs, this can slow progress to a crawl when you attempt to resume work.

SuperFetch monitors which applications you use the most and preloads these into your system memory so they’ll be ready when you need them. Windows Vista also runs background programs, like disk defragmenting and Windows Defender, at low priority so that they can do their job but your work always comes first.

To make the Story short, SuperFetch analyzes your behavior what programs you use often, then caches it and loads to memory for a faster loading next time you you use that specific program. And team it up with ReadyBoost expect a memory boost because it draws memory by extending Superfetch’s memory management by drawing available memory from a USB 2.0 flash drive to ensure that there is enough memory is available for optimum system and program performance.

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Published:
09.21.07 / 10am
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