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Install Windows 7 on a RAM disk for testing purposes.

Install Windows 7 on a RAM disk for testing purposes.

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Brochette
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11-05-2016, 09:14 AM
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Yes, it's feasible to boot Windows 7 from a RAM disk without a virtual machine. You can create a bootable USB drive using tools like Rufus or Windows ISO creator and install Windows 7 there. This approach lets you test the system before investing in an SSD. It’s a great way to experiment with your setup until you’re ready for a faster storage solution.
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Brochette
11-05-2016, 09:14 AM #1

Yes, it's feasible to boot Windows 7 from a RAM disk without a virtual machine. You can create a bootable USB drive using tools like Rufus or Windows ISO creator and install Windows 7 there. This approach lets you test the system before investing in an SSD. It’s a great way to experiment with your setup until you’re ready for a faster storage solution.

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Froz3ndoughboy
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11-05-2016, 11:08 AM
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I don't think so since turning off your computer clears your data each time
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Froz3ndoughboy
11-05-2016, 11:08 AM #2

I don't think so since turning off your computer clears your data each time

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bub162
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11-05-2016, 01:18 PM
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Some options don't support clearing the memory, I think so.
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bub162
11-05-2016, 01:18 PM #3

Some options don't support clearing the memory, I think so.

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zBountyHunter
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11-05-2016, 05:07 PM
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Using this tool may damage your Windows setup and prevent you from starting the system until those configurations are cleared from your memory drive.
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zBountyHunter
11-05-2016, 05:07 PM #4

Using this tool may damage your Windows setup and prevent you from starting the system until those configurations are cleared from your memory drive.

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MickgClone
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11-09-2016, 07:05 AM
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I gave my best to show it's valid, but it doesn't hold up. RAM isn't designed for non-volatile storage.
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MickgClone
11-09-2016, 07:05 AM #5

I gave my best to show it's valid, but it doesn't hold up. RAM isn't designed for non-volatile storage.

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angryarlts
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11-09-2016, 09:13 PM
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These programs don't just work—they move data from RAM to a storage drive during shutdown and back during startup. This process extends boot and shutdown times by several minutes, effectively undermining the purpose of the experiment.
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angryarlts
11-09-2016, 09:13 PM #6

These programs don't just work—they move data from RAM to a storage drive during shutdown and back during startup. This process extends boot and shutdown times by several minutes, effectively undermining the purpose of the experiment.