ReadyBoost is a feature in Windows Vista, but by changing settings in Windows XP, a user can create a similar feature that has similar functionality. With a USB port and a USB flash drive, you can use ReadyBoost to add more system memory to a computer. More RAM (random access memory) means a faster computer. While the ReadyBoost website states that the program only works with Vista, many online articles offer a method for creating a makeshift ReadyBoost with Windows XP. Since ReadyBoost does not support XP, creating the feature can cause problems with your computer, so it is a risk with XP.
