From  CertCities.com
Column

Disabling Write Caching in Windows XP
How do I disable write caching in Windows XP?

by Zubair Alexander

7/25/2007 -- By default, write caching is enabled in Windows XP to improve disk performance. However, if there's a power failure or system crash, you may lose your data or it can possibly get corrupted. If your system tends to crash or the power in your area is not very reliable you may consider turning off the write-back caching feature. If your computer is protected with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and is fairly reliable, you should leave the write-back caching enabled to improve write performance.

To disable write caching, follow this procedure:

  • Start Windows Explorer
  • Right-click your Local Disk and select Properties
  • Click on the Hardware tab
  • Select your hard drive and click on Properties
  • Click the Policies tab
  • Uncheck the box "Enable write caching on the disk"

Zubair Alexander, MCSE, MCT, MCSA and Microsoft MVP is the founder of SeattlePro Enterprises, an IT training and consulting business. His experience covers a wide range of spectrum: trainer, consultant, systems administrator, security architect, network engineer, author, technical editor, college instructor and public speaker. Zubair holds more than 25 technical certifications and Bachelor of Science degrees in Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Information Systems. His Web site, www.techgalaxy.net, is dedicated to technical resources for IT professionals. Zubair may be reached at .

 

 

top

Copyright 2000-2009, 101communications LLC. See our Privacy Policy.
For more information, e-mail .