nothing new?

I'd also like to know what the latest instructions are with this. Maybe this will fix my code 10 problem or once I get that fixed, allow me to have the readyboost/drive like in vista.

HERE IS THE READYBOOST FILES AND PROCEDURE, INCLUDED IN THE ATTATCEHD RAR FILE!!!

Sorry for going away there without a trace guys, I have been very busy! But this is working 100% for me, with a few little exceptions that dont really affect it at all PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT AN INSTALLER AND YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME MANUAL REGISTRY EDITING. Also, this works for me - I cannot guarantee that it will work for you and i'm SORRY if it causes a BSOD for you it was not my intention! Note also that I tested this in a COMPLETELY FRESH install of 2008 Enterprise 32-bit [x64 PROBABLY WONT WORK and i cant make it work for that as I dont HAVE 64-bit] but yeah. Ummm...

Yeah I will make an installer as soon as I can, unless someone beats me to it If you have any low-level volume filters already installed this will BREAK it [Bitlocker for example will fail, if thats even possible on 2008] as the registry keys do not accomodate for existing entries it just assumes they are BLANK.. but as i said if you have a FRESH 2008 install it should work well

If incase you DO get a BSOD, DO NOT BLAME ME. YOU ARE INSTALLING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK, IT IS STILL IN TESTING STAGES that's part of the reason why i've been so slow to release it but if anyone daring enough wants to try it, I suggest installing a second fresh copy of 2008 on a seperate partition if you are worried.... but yeah if you are happy waiting a LITTLE longer I feel like working on an installer now I tried making one with NSIS but its not good enough lol but i'll find something and standard INF method is neither advanced enough...


Anyway files are below. Please note the following MISSING functions though -
- ReadyBoost will not appear in the Autorun menu when a USB stick is interted, you have to go to "Properties > ReadyBoost" yourself
- The .sfcache file on the memorystick will not be hidden, the filetype/file association is not included in the installer. So if you make a 2GB readyboost cache file, dont be freaked out or scared by the 2GB file you can see on your memory stick
- Windows is ignorant to the RadyBoost sfcache file - i.e. the Windows Backup will attempt to include it automatically as a "user data" file or whatever.


AS I SAID YOU ARE INSTALLING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND BY DOWNLOADING IT YOU AGREE TO NOT PUT ANY RESPONSIBILITY ON ME FOR DAMAGE WHATSOEVER PLEASE!

All instructions are included in the "Procedure.txt" file. Follow it carefully. Peace.

EDIT: You may need to take ownership of the winsxs folder or something in order to copy required files there. If you don't know how to do this, dont ask because that means you don't have the experience to try out this TEST which is not PROVEN TO BE WORKING FOR ANYONE BUT ME yet!

EDIT2: If you DO get a BSOD and cant get into windows, try doing Safe Mode and reverse every step that the registry files merged. Yes it would be a pain in the ass sorry if you are lazy just use LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION to restore from the registry backup. BUT this might result in loss of data which is why I CANT STRESS ENOUGH only for EXPERIENCED users to test this for me, EVEN THEN I suggest a FRESH BLANK TEST Server 2008 install ONLY!

Although I wont test it (dont have any backups or space to make one), all I can say is Kudos for the great work. Unfortunately I have a 64 bit copy, so chances of functioning on my rig is probably less likely than as is. Again great work and thanks.

Yes well I disocvered that I can make an installer with AutoIt3 although it will take time... and still, that'll be only for 32-bit. So hopefully someone with some experience can also take my work and make a 64-bit version too not to mention, actually test it to make sure its working and I didnt just fluke my PC into getting it on hehe!

Wow! That's a fantastic job JonusC! Just tested it in a virtual machine. Installation procedure takes some time but finally... it works!

Note that the screenshot is made from a virtual pc so because of the virtualization the USBStick is not fast enough.

Cheers. Yes I don't know if so many restarts are actually required, but yeah the registry is a fickle thing especially the LOCAL_MACHINE hive which is only loaded when the OS starts and I just wanted to make sure the instructions worked as well as possible well thats good news that it works not just for me

Also, I had to actually press 'Retest' on my stick about 5 times before it actually detected it as fast enough. But this may be because my PC is dodgy - I have a few blown capacitors on my motherboard from overclocking [i'll NEVER do it again] and my USB sometimes fails for no reason lol. Just pointing that out though incase it is infact a known issue for any others who test it before an installer is made.

I followed your directions to a T and everything is working perfect. I was also able to get the intel turbo memory to no longer say code 10, now I just need to figure out how to enable readyboost on it.

EDIT:
Well here's how I got turbo memory working...

After following the above guide and installing the latest turbo memory driver from intel

First of all, there is no longer turbo memory console window in this updated version. So you have to do it manually.

I went to the computer management program. From there you format the imd-0 as maximum size to fat32, label however you want, and give it a drive letter.

Now go to my computer and right click the newly made drive, go to properties, now go to readyboost, and enable it.

The only problem now is windows keeps writing a recycle bin file to the drive and bitching about how there is no space left on it.

I have nothing more to say...congrats BboySoniK -- mad props.

Perhaps you can try tackling the motherload of Server 2008 Wishlists: Media Center? Please...?

Haha thanks guys! In regards to your RECYCLE BIN problem ShadowGuy, that is really strange. Windows should never create a RECYCLER folder on a Removable Drive! Perhaps this "Turbo Memory" thing you speak of [i've never used it] is somehow making Windows see the USB drive as a fixed disk instead of removable? Don't know!

And yes, I know of the Media Center problems haha. I will definately make that the next thing on my list to do! However, I recieved a PM from a chap here asking to get "Origami" working on Server 2008 - I will try to get that working first as it will most likely be a lot easier I think [as it's not tied into the system like the MCE components and hence will be easier to monitor and diagnose and such] but yeah I will probably have a glance at BOTH these things during this week