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Prefetch file

Anonymous
2010-08-08T01:06:41+00:00

I am not able to use my prefetch option. It tells me: the file can't be found.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-08-08T13:14:07+00:00

    What "prefetch option"? Please quote the error message exactly. If you are trying to see the Prefetch folder in Windows, make sure you can see hidden files/folders and operating system files (Folder Options>View tab). And what are you trying to accomplish?

    Information about Prefetch: The files in the Prefetch folder are data files related to enhancing the speed at which applications start. Windows XP Professional monitors the files that are used when the computer starts and when you start applications. By monitoring these files, Windows XP Professional can prefetch them. Prefetching data is the process whereby data that is expected to be requested is read ahead into the cache. Prefetching boot files and applications decreases the time needed to start Windows XP Professional and start applications.

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