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Execute virtual machines on distinct storage devices

Execute virtual machines on distinct storage devices

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tewee
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08-05-2022, 05:54 PM
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Yes, placing the VM on another drive can boost performance by avoiding conflicts between operating systems on the same drive.
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tewee
08-05-2022, 05:54 PM #1

Yes, placing the VM on another drive can boost performance by avoiding conflicts between operating systems on the same drive.

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DDotty2
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08-05-2022, 09:21 PM
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The variation shouldn't be large, particularly with an SSTD, since disk usage during Windows operation stays minimal—often just a few percent. Switching to a CPU upgrade would provide significantly better performance gains. If your operating system runs on an HDD, consider replacing it with an SSD.
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08-05-2022, 09:21 PM #2

The variation shouldn't be large, particularly with an SSTD, since disk usage during Windows operation stays minimal—often just a few percent. Switching to a CPU upgrade would provide significantly better performance gains. If your operating system runs on an HDD, consider replacing it with an SSD.

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Blureux
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08-09-2022, 10:20 AM
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I'm running an SSD for the primary boot and working on setting up Windows XP Gold on a backup HDD.
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Blureux
08-09-2022, 10:20 AM #3

I'm running an SSD for the primary boot and working on setting up Windows XP Gold on a backup HDD.

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huityweb
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08-30-2022, 09:34 AM
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When using an SSD as the main storage, it performs better than an HDD, even with multiple operating systems active. This difference is noticeable mainly during booting or launching programs, which are less likely to happen at the same time on both systems.
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08-30-2022, 09:34 AM #4

When using an SSD as the main storage, it performs better than an HDD, even with multiple operating systems active. This difference is noticeable mainly during booting or launching programs, which are less likely to happen at the same time on both systems.

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08-30-2022, 08:27 PM
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It's interesting you bring up running programs on both OSes at the same time; I often have to shut down Firefox during virtual machine use to avoid crashes. Also, my setup isn't a top-tier gaming rig.
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08-30-2022, 08:27 PM #5

It's interesting you bring up running programs on both OSes at the same time; I often have to shut down Firefox during virtual machine use to avoid crashes. Also, my setup isn't a top-tier gaming rig.

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