You are right in that it is a bios setting. Look for something like "boot
other devices" and turn it off. Anything not in your boot string should then
be deactivated.
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Regards,
Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
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"andrew" <andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have Windows Vista ultimate, 32-bit. I am trying to get readyboost to
> work on a Sandisk Cruzer 4GB USB drive. Vista recognizes it after the OS
> is
> running and formatted the USB drive.
>
> But during bootup with the USB drive pluged it, readyboost simply hangs
> the
> machine before posting, I think the machine is trying to boot off the USB
> drive.
>
> I went into the bios to alter the boot order, but to no avail.
>
> 2x1GB Buffalo PC-6400 memory
> Intel 4300 Core 2 Duo CGU
> ABIT AB9 Pro Motherboard
> 250GB WD HD
>
> Any Ideas?
>
> Thanks, Double01