Is it possible to disable write-behind caching/delayed writes in Windows 2000 for removable drives?<P>Windows 9x had this option (System Properties > Performance > File System > Removable Disk).<P>I ...

Windows users commonly encounter errors in writing data onto storage devices like USB drives and hard disks. As evident from the error message, it signals the ...

If your Windows 11 PC uses an SSD, there are actions you can take to make your SSD last as long as possible. These tips help reduce your drive’s wear and tear, and I’ll show you how to use them. Solid ...

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are significantly more reliable than traditional hard drives, but they still have a finite lifespan that many people don't consider. They're worn out daily, often because of ...

You have installed the latest operating system i.e Windows 7 - The Microsoft Starlet on your PC. It is perfectly standing on the promises, which were made by ...

So while mucking around I noticed that my external hard drive is set to 'Optimize for Quick Removal' which disables write caching for the drive. Windows tells me this means it is safe to just yank the ...

In this post, we will show you how to make your USB or External Hard Drive perform faster in Windows 11/10 by tweaking a setting in Device Properties. This will help increase your USB Data Transfer ...

Recently I discussed the importance of write caching in a VMware environment. A key issue when addressing write caching is protecting the cache until data is written to the hard disk. Although ...