Installing the system on a separate ssd drive. Let's move on to disabling hibernation

"NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation" = dword: 00000001
"NtfsMemoryUsage" = dword: 00000002

"Enable" = "N"

"EnableAutoLayout" = dword: 00000000

Why turn off the prefetcher?

You do not need to disable caching.

Alternatively, you can use the utility.

Windows 7 Setup Information
Please note that among other things it is recommended to disable the paging file, which is doubtful!

System optimization for SSD (LINUX)

4.2 Do I need defragmentation?

Theoretically, it is not necessary, because the access time to different memory cells of a flash drive is the same.

4.3 How to connect, format, install the OS?

Everything is the same as in the case of magnetic disks.

Enabling AHCI mode in an already installed Windows XP (Windows 7)

More experience with AHCI.

4.4 Features of using SSD as part of arrays?

In principle, everything is the same as with magnetic disks, except that the high performance of flash drives allows you to build a RAID0 array with a smaller stripe size.
Which stripe to choose depends on the performance of the disk controller and the nature of the expected load.
The HAB program will help you navigate, with which you can test an array with different stripe sizes.
"Cleaning" (see item 5) of the array manually is impossible! No way! Do not even try to do this, otherwise it will only get worse.

4.5 Do I need to update the firmware of my drive?

Generally, yes, the benefits are substantial. With the release of new firmware, disk algorithms are improved, new functions are added, such as "cleaning" (see section 5.2), sometimes performance is slightly increased.
There are two types of firmware: destructive data and not. As a result of using the first one, you will get a blank disk, in the second case, the data will be saved on it. In any case, it makes sense to make a backup of everything important before updating the firmware (this is useful even if you are not going to update anything).

4.6 Why do section alignment?

In a nutshell, it is necessary to match the physical cells of the volume with the logical ones, which can significantly reduce the number of disk operations and increase the performance of the drive. More details ...

Windows 7 automatically aligns the system partition during native installation.

The practical effect of alignment is almost imperceptible, so miracles from this procedure should not be expected.

Alignment should be performed on an EMPTY disk, otherwise it is easy to lose the aligned partition!

4.7 How to increase disk resource and performance?

5. PERFORMANCE DROP WITH TIME ===============

5.1 What is the problem?

As data is written, the flash drive begins to lose performance. Read and write speeds are gradually decreasing. The fall can reach 70% or more in relation to the initial state.
The mechanisms of this phenomenon are hidden in the internal logic of the disk operation and, unfortunately, little is known about them. We only know that degradation is inherent in all SSDs and that in most cases it can be successfully dealt with.
It is very easy to detect a performance drop - run a quick sequential read test once and you will see dips on the graph - these are the "cluttered" areas.

5.2 What is GC, ITGC, TRIM?

Garbage Collection - literally "garbage collection", cleaning, the function of the SSD controller to return cells freed from user data to their original state, corresponding to their maximum performance.
As a rule, this function is initiated at the user's request from the outside, by software for a specific controller. For example, for Indilinx it is Wiper, for Intel it is Intel SSD ToolBox.
Keep in mind that no GC utility will be able to work with disks that are part of an array!
Idle Time Garbage Collection - the same as GC, but is initiated automatically by the controller itself when the disk is idle.
A very useful function, it works especially well in second generation Intel disks where it even works with disks in the array.
TRIM Command is a command to the controller from the operating system, indicating which memory cells contain user data deleted at the file system level. The effect is the same, but implemented through the OS. Supported by some drives and Windows 7. More ... And more.

5.3 What to do?

First, when choosing a drive, make sure that it supports at least some kind of "cleanup" feature. The ideal option is a well-functioning ITGC. For example, Intel G2 drives also support GC, but it is practically unnecessary, because ITGC does an excellent job on its own.
In the case of OCZ drives on the Indilinx controller, things are not so simple. It seems that all three functions are there, but they do not work very efficiently.

Secondly, whenever possible, periodically use GC-software if the disk is not in the array. Even if "cleaning" is not supported by your disk in any way, then there is an opportunity to return performance by recording all free space with ones or zeros (using HD Tune, for example).
But keep in mind - this can have the opposite effect (tested with disks on a Samsung controller) which is guaranteed if you try to clean the array like this. The problem here is that it will not be possible to return the completely dropped performance back in any way (the only remedy is the firmware that destroys the data).

Third, avoid ACTIVELY overwriting the disc. Most of them are not adapted for this. The performance will drop and the resource will shrink. It is better to keep large amounts of frequently updated data on a magnetic disk.

6. RELIABILITY ISSUES ===============

The reliability of flash drives is a dark matter, because the algorithms of the controllers are not exactly known, and no large-scale experiments have been carried out. Along with the recommendation to perform backups ANYWHERE, it remains only to get acquainted with the general information on the reliability of the SSD.

SSD disks can be divided into two unequal groups in terms of size: 2.5 "and 3.5". 3.5-inch ones are practically not found in stores (only hybrid solutions). You can additionally purchase a special container for installation in the case of the computer system unit, or simply put it neatly inside and fix it with 2-sided tape wherever you want: the SSD does not heat up, does not vibrate, and the working position does not matter to it. You will also need a SATA interface cable to connect the device to your motherboard. To power an SSD, a standard flat connector on a power supply (SATA Power Connector) is usually used. Description of the power supply connectors.

The method for transferring an operating system (OS) from an old HDD to a new one is described. In the link to the article, our option is also considered: transferring the OS from an IDE or SATA disk to an SSD disk using the special program Paragon Drive Copy 11 Professional and its Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 2.0 (there is a link to the program), it is necessary, since most backup utilities save a clone in accordance with the old sector logic (the next paragraph discusses preparing an SSD drive for OS transfer in an alternative way, if you do not want to use Paragon Drive Copy 11). After transferring the system to an SSD, you will need to change the boot sequence in the BIOS. We expose SSD as the second device, and CD / DVD as the first. After that, the operating system should boot. If you plan to install the operating system "from scratch", then you do not need to transfer the wasps.

Preparing SSD for OS Transfer (Alternative Method)

Acronis Disk Director - this program will help you perform any of the hard disk operations described below. (Attention! A small feature of this program is that you need to press the "perform operation" button after changing the disk settings [marked with a finish flag]).

The SSD needs to be initialized first in order to create the MBR (Master Boot Record). You can do this with the above program. Next, you need to partition the SSD and create an active partition on it. In Windows 7, the active boot partition can be as small as 100 MB. So, we'll be using the section you just created. In the next step, you will need to reduce the original partition size to 100 MB (and not less than a byte). It will be quite difficult to do this with disk management, so I again recommend Acronis Disk Director 11.

In the free space of the hard disk, you need to create a C partition, which will host the operating system. This partition should not be active and should not be primary (because the previously created 100 MB partition already includes the operating system loader). After that, create disk C from the remaining disk space. It can be a simple logical partition. Also, your old HDD may have more than one partition, but several, which imposes certain restrictions due to inconsistencies in free disk space. Some information, including a factory restore partition, can simply be burned to DVD.

After all the preparatory procedures are completed, you can start directly copying the operating system. Next, we will work with the hard disk image (system image). There are tons of imaging software out there (take your pick) or you can use the standard Windows 7 tools - (pretty simple, but a little more time consuming). Control Panel \ All Control Panel Items \ Backup and Restore - Create a system image (in the left column).

Now you need to copy the system image to an external hard drive (you will probably need to assign a drive letter to the 100MB partition so that the program can identify it), and then to the SSD drive (using a bootable disk imaging program). Rebuild this section by section. Thus, you will need to do a recovery for the 100MB partition and C drive.

Attention! Most free imaging software cannot reduce the size of the original partition in order to rewrite it to the allocated space on the SSD, which has a very limited amount of data that can be stored, even if the amount of recorded data corresponds to the allotted space. In this case, drive C on the HDD must be reduced to the appropriate size. For this job, I again recommend Acronis Disk Director, since it is more difficult to achieve the same effect using only seven.

The amount of data on your HDD on drive C should not exceed the capacity of the created drive C on the SSD. If the original partition contains a lot of user data, then you can simply try to transfer it to another partition on the hard disk, or even write it to optical drives. When the system is burned to the SSD, right click on the custom folders on the disk and include them in the appropriate library. With this approach, you will not later be required to copy your folders.

Now change the boot sequence in BIOS (Boot section). We expose SSD as the second device, and CD / DVD as the first, or vice versa. After that, the operating system should boot.

Attention! Before loading the operating system from the SSD, it is recommended to set the BIOS to AHCI mode. It is better to do this before you change the boot sequence of devices, and then set the appropriate settings in Windows 7.

Defragmenting partitions on an SSD does not make any sense, and moreover, it is very harmful. In the case of a laptop, go to Services, find Disk Defragmenter in the list, right-click on the entry, and the Properties window will open. In it, just disable this service.

In the case of a desktop computer, you can disable defragmentation only for the SSD drive, so that the HDD working in the system does not lose performance.

As long as the defragmentation service is disabled, you will not be able to resize the partition. This process requires this service to work.

Hibernate - Most of us do not use hibernate, but rather hibernate. However, the file still takes up precious space on your SSD, and its size depends on the amount of RAM in your computer. To get rid of this misunderstanding, enter the following into the command line:

powercfg –h off

If you want to return everything to its original state, then enter:

powercfg - h on

Copying Custom Folders to Hard Drive

The process is very simple. Create a partition on the HDD. Create appropriate folders on it (Documents, Music, Photos, and so on). The name can be anything, the system will rename them anyway.

Open File Explorer and right-click on, for example, the My Documents folder on the left. Go to properties and click on the Location tab. Click Move and select the folder on the HDD where you would like to store your documents.

Attention! You need to select a folder directly on the section. You cannot select the root directory, otherwise there will be confusion.

The emergence of solid-state hard drives, or SSD for short, can certainly be considered a breakthrough in the development of technologies for creating devices for recording and storing digital information. The first SSDs that entered the market, with the exception of the high speed of access to arbitrary blocks of information, were in many ways inferior to traditional HDD disks. Not only could their volumes, without exaggeration, be called more than modest, they also had low fault tolerance and cost a lot of money.

What's wrong with an SSD?

The high speed, quietness and low power consumption of solid-state drives served as good drivers for their development. Modern SSD drives are lightweight, very fast and mechanically reliable devices used in tablets, ultrabooks and other compact devices. The price of SSDs has also dropped significantly. But still they cannot be called perfect. All SSDs have a significant drawback - the limited number of rewriting cycles.

The flash memory of most SSDs is of the MLC type and can write data from about 3 to 10 thousand times, while ordinary USBs exhaust their resource in 1000 or less rewriting cycles. There are also SSDs, for example, with the SLC memory type, which can withstand several hundred thousand rewriting cycles. There are many nuances, so it is not surprising that just this feature of SSD drives raises a lot of questions from ordinary users regarding their operation, and most importantly, extending their service life. Is SSD optimization needed in Windows 7/10 or is it just another myth created by the manufacturers and developers of commercial software themselves?

Basic training

Yes, you can leave it as it is on a PC with an SSD and you might be right, but if you really care about your drive and want it to last as long as possible, you should consider setting it up. Let's start with whether you bought a computer with an integrated SSD or just the drive itself that you want to replace the HDD with by transferring Windows from it. In the first case, you can limit yourself to setting up the system. If you install the SSD yourself, be sure to check if the AHCI connection mode for the SATA controller is enabled in the BIOS.

There are two points here: after enabling AHCI and transferring Windows to an SSD, the system may not boot, since it will not have the appropriate drivers. Therefore, either install the drivers ahead of time, or reinstall Windows from scratch. Second. Older PCs may not have AHCI mode in their BIOS. In this case, the BIOS will have to be updated. Now for the firmware of the SSD controller. Solid-state drive owners often ask if their drive will run faster if the latest firmware is installed. Yes, it will, but if you decide to update it and, in general, if the need arises, it is better to contact the service for help.

System settings. Disable defragmentation

Defragmentation is useful for HDDs, but on the contrary, it can damage SSD drives, so Windows usually turns it off automatically. However, it is worth checking to see if it is actually disabled. Run with command dfrgui disk optimization utility and click Change Settings.

Make sure the "Run on schedule" checkbox is unchecked. If it is there, be sure to remove it.

Enabling TRIM

The TRIM engine optimizes the SSD by clearing unnecessary data from memory cells when it is removed from the disk. The use of TRIM ensures uniform wear of the disc cells and increases the speed of its operation. To check if TRIM is active on your system, run the command in the command line running as administrator fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify.

If the value of the returned parameter DisableDeleteNotify will be 0, then everything is in order and the trim function is enabled, if 1 - it means it is disabled and it should be enabled with the command fsutil behavior set DisableDeleteNotify 0.

This SSD setting only applies to Windows 7/10, while Vista and XP do not. There are two options: either install a newer system or look for an SSD with hardware TRIM. Please also note that some older SSD models do not support TRIM at all, however, the likelihood that they are still sold in digital stores is very small.

During the process, a significant amount of data, comparable to the amount of RAM, can be written to the hiberfil.sys file on the system disk. To extend the service life of the SSD, we need to reduce the number of write cycles, so it is advisable to disable hibernation. The downside of this SSD setup is that you can no longer keep files and programs open when you turn off your computer. To disable hibernation, run the command while running with administrator privileges powercfg -h off.

Restart your computer and make sure the hidden system file hiberfil.sys is removed from the C drive.

Disable search and indexing of files

What else can you do to properly configure your SSD drive for Windows 7/10? The answer is to turn off indexing of the contents of the disk, because the SSD is already fast enough. Open the properties of the disk and uncheck the box "Allow indexing the contents of files ...".

But here's the thing. If you have an HDD in addition to an SSD, then you will hardly want to disable indexing on it. What will come of it? By default, the index file is located on drive C and data from drive D will still be written to the solid-state drive.

If you don't want to disable indexing on the custom volume, you will need to move the index file from the system SSD drive to the custom HDD. Open with the command control / name Microsoft.IndexingOptions indexing options.

Now click "Advanced" and specify your index location, having previously created a folder on the user's drive.

If your PC only has an SSD, you can completely disable indexing and searching by opening the services.msc command in the service management snap-in and stopping the Windows Search service.

Disable system protection

A controversial point. By disabling the creation of system shadow copies, on the one hand, you will reduce the number of write cycles, on the other hand, you will increase the risk of getting a non-working system in the event of some unforeseen failure. Using rollbacks is one of the most effective and easiest ways to get Windows back to working order, for this reason we would not recommend disabling this feature, especially since dots are created infrequently and take up not so much space.

Intel does not recommend disabling system protection for its SSDs, Microsoft is of the same opinion. However, it's up to you to decide. If you are using other backup tools such as Acronis True Image, you can turn off system protection. To do this, go to the system properties, on the "System protection" tab, select the SSD drive and click "Configure". Next, in the recovery options, activate the "Disable system protection" radio button, move the slider to zero and click the "Delete" button.

Disable paging file or not?

An even more controversial solution is to disable the paging file. Someone advises transferring it to the HDD, someone completely disconnecting it, but not everything is so simple. The paging file is necessary to optimize the performance of the system and programs that require significant resources of RAM. Disabling paging can indeed reduce disk usage, but the effect will be very minor. In addition, disabling this can significantly reduce the performance of your computer.

There is no particular point in transferring the paging file to a hard HDD disk either, since it is many times slower than an SSD, and the system's constant access to it will slow down its work. Disabling, or even better, reducing the paging file is permissible only in one case - if your computer has more than 10 GB of RAM, and at the same time you do not use resource-intensive applications. And so, of course, it is better to leave everything by default. You can perform all the manipulations with the paging file in the performance parameters window, called in the Run window by the command systempropertiesperformance(hereinafter Additional - Change).

Prefetch and Superfetch

In theory, it is also better to leave everything by default here. The function does not affect the longevity of the solid-state drives in any way, as it does not make any recordings. Moreover, when installing Windows on an SSD, the system automatically turns it off. Want to make sure it's disabled? Go to the registry editor at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SYSTEM / CurrentControlSet / Control / Session Manager / Memory Management / PrefetchParameters and see the parameter value EnableSuperfetch... It should be set to 0. You can also disable it through the service management snap-in.

As far as Prefetch is concerned, its writes to disk are so minor that it can be ignored. However, you can turn it off, nothing bad will happen. To do this, in the same registry key, set the parameter value EnablePrefetcher 0.

The same can be said about disabling the additional Prefetch ReadyBoot feature that logs the application loading process. The amount of entries it makes to the folder C: / Windows / Prefetch / ReadyBoot is negligible, but if you want to disable them too, set the Start parameter to 0 in the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SYSTEM / CurrentControlSet / Control / WMI / Autologger / ReadyBoot.

SSD optimization software

Almost everything that was shown in the examples above can be done using special utilities. How to set up an SSD under Windows 7/10 using third-party software? Very simple. Most of them have an intuitive interface, represented by a set of options that you can enable or disable. There are many SSD optimizers, but we will focus only on the most popular ones.

SSD Mini Tweaker

The most convenient portable SSD optimization software. The utility supports defragmentation, hibernation and system protection, Trim, Superfetch and Prefetcher, paging file and Layout.ini management, indexing, file system cache and some other settings.

SSD Mini Tweaker interface is represented by a window with a list of functions available for control. After applying the new settings, it may be necessary to restart the PC.

Shareware utility for optimizing and tuning SSD performance. There is no Russian language in Tweak-SSD, but there is a convenient step-by-step wizard offering optimal settings. Features of this program include disabling file indexing, program compatibility assistant, hibernation, paging file, defragmentation, recording the time of the last access to a file, working with TRIM, increasing the file system cache, removing the NTFS memory limit, and taking the kernel out of memory instead of unloading parts of modules to disk.

SSD Fresh Plus

Another SSD optimizer. Unlike analogs, it supports working with S.M.A.R.T. data. With Abelssoft SSD Fresh Plus, you can disable defragmentation, use of abbreviated names for folders and files, timestamps, Windows log, prefetch services.

In total, the utility supports nine different settings to optimize SSD performance. Additional features of the program include viewing detailed information about the disc. It is distributed in paid and free editions.

Conclusion

This, perhaps, is all. There are other guidelines for optimizing SSDs as well, but most of them are either questionable or harmful. In particular, it is not recommended to disable write caching for the SSD drive and the USN journal of the NTFS file system. You should also not transfer programs and temporary Temp folders, browser cache, etc. from the SSD, because then what is the point in buying an SSD drive? We need to speed up the work of programs, transferring them to the HDD, you will only slow down the system.

And finally, here's some good advice. Don't bother especially with SSD optimization. Even a budget 128GB solid-state drive will take at least a decade to run out, unless you write down and delete terabytes of data every day. And during this time, not only the disk model, but also the computer itself will become hopelessly outdated.

Installing Windows 7 on an SSD is done in two simple steps, which are detailed in our today's post. If you have carefully read about working with proprietary operations from Microsoft, then you shouldn't have a lot of questions. Of course, except for those "misunderstandings" that are associated with the use of a solid-state drive. The next paragraph begins with a traditional heading for inexperienced users, where we will get to know this device a little, after which we will boldly start setting up Windows.

What is an SSD and how to use it.

So, before proceeding to the main stage of the section "Installing Windows 7 on an SSD", let's try to expand our understanding of modern storage media. As you may have guessed, the SSD has been nicknamed the "solid-state" device that serves for permanent recording as well as storing your files. Unlike vintage hard drives, this specimen uses a slightly different principle of operation - flash memory... It is thanks to her that, after installation, many users are afraid that their brand new "seven" is loaded in 9-10 seconds, and in general, the system response speed increases significantly compared to a conventional disk!

A successful installation of Windows 7 on an SSD does not require maximum knowledge of the principles of operation of this device, so we will not go into details. The main thing is that "solid" ones can be used almost everywhere where their main trump card lies. Most of these drives work over SATA, so they turn on faster than conventional hard drives... In addition, drives of this class have a decent margin of safety, low noise during operation, and sometimes there is no internal cooling, consisting of copper pipes, as well as a pair of fans. A whole power plant in a small plastic box! Nevertheless, for such conveniences and a huge amount of Gigabytes or even Terabytes, you have to pay and pay a lot... Perhaps this is the only drawback of these devices, which did not prevent this line of devices from entering the first podium of the technological market.

Installing Windows 7 on an SSD.

So, the installation of Windows 7 on the SSD begins, do not forget to grab a pen and notepad. You can also have a snack before a long journey ... An SSD-drive with Windows installed can be used on a laptop, so this post will be useful to all segments of the population. As usual, you need to get a disk or flash drive with the 7-ki installation package. If you haven't forgotten yet, then installing Windows from these media looks almost the same. You can read more about installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive, and from a disk

Next, connect the disk or flash drive to your computer. Please note that by this time the SSD should already be installed and connected. Installing Windows 7 on an SSD proceeds as usual. We need to enter BIOS and install a new drive in the system, so that it can be used as a "native" hard drive. Inside the Advanced tab, you need to find the SATA Conf menu. After that, without fear and risk to our own health, we go to the menu on the lower tier - Sata Mode Selection. This setting characterizes the performance of your SSD. There you need to set the AHCI mode. After that, we leave our colorful BIOS, saving the settings! Along the way, you need to select the device from which the reading will be performed - this is the drive in which your assembly of Windows 7 is located. For more information on how to set the boot from a disk or flash drive in the BIOS, read

The installation of Windows 7 on the SSD will begin immediately after restarting the computer.... As usual, the system will ask you to enter some data, after which a window will pop up with the found hard drives. Here you need to select your solid-state device, format it, and then start the installation. The computer will reboot several times, in parallel with this, you will enter your time zone data and configure the language keyboard layout. You can ignore the license key, which you will need to enter a little later, and then download a special activator and enjoy the glorious life of a digital pirate.

You can also watch the video below, which shows in detail how to install the Windows 7 operating system.

If you decide to purchase a solid state SSD drive, there may be several reasons for this:

• You are not satisfied with the speed of your HDD.
• You need fast operation of windows and certain types of applications, games.

However, installing the SSD into a computer or laptop and then filling it with information is not enough. You also need to optimize it to work with your OC.

Let's look at the main methods for optimizing an SSD drive.

AHCI SATA

A technology that allows the TRIM function to be used on a variety of solid state drives. It is enabled at the BIOS level of your PC or laptop.

Enabling AHCI SATA:

1. Open the command line with the win + R key combination.
2. Enter the command: "regedit" (access to the registry).
3. Go to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE → SYSTEM → CurrentControlSet → Services → storahci.
4. Change the value of the ErrorControl subkey to 0 (default 3) by invoking the context menu and clicking the Modify option.
5. Go to the branch named "StartOverride" and change its value to 0 (default 3).
6. Reboot your PC (laptop), go to BIOS / UEFI (how to enter BIOS, see separately for your laptop model or PC motherboard). In the “storage configuration” section and in the “SATA port” subsection set AHCI or in the “SATA RAID / AHCI Mode” section, set AHCI (For different BIOS versions, separate sections and subsections).
7. Check the functionality of the function in Windows. Go to the following path: Control Panel → Device Manager → IDE ATA / ATAPI controllers. The device should appear in the last subsection: "Standard SATA AHCI Controller".

TRIM function

By default, this function is enabled on windows 7 and higher, however, it is better to manually check if this function works. The meaning of TRIM is that after deleting files, windows transfers the information to the SSD drive that a certain area of ​​the disk is not used and it can be cleared for writing. (the data remains in the HDD and the recording is made "over" the existing one). Over time, if the function is disabled, the performance of the drive will drop.

TRIM check on Windows:

1. Launch Command Prompt by pressing the win + R key combination.
2. Enter the command: "fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify".
3. If after entering the message is displayed: "DisableDeleteNotify = 0", then the TRIM function is enabled, if "DisableDeleteNotify = 1", then TRIM does not work. If TRIM does not work, enter the command: "fsutil behavior set DisableDeleteNotify 0", then repeat steps 2 and 3.

Defragmentation

This feature helps to optimize and speed up HDD performance, but for SSDs, it has a detrimental effect. For SSDs, the "auto defragmentation" feature is disabled by default. To check if it works, you need to:

1. Press the combination win + R.
2. In the command prompt window, enter the command: "dfrgui" and click "OK".
3. In the window that opens, select your SSD and look at the "Scheduled Optimization" item. For our solid state drive, it must be disabled.

Indexing

Windows function that helps to quickly search for files on the disk with large amounts of information, however, increases the write load on the SSD. To disable it:

1. Go to the section "This computer", "My computer", "Computer" (different for each OS).
2. Select your SSD and select "Properties" in the context menu.
3. In the window that opens, uncheck the box next to the option: "Allow indexing of the contents of files on this disk in addition to the file properties."

Search service

Its function creates a file index, thanks to which finding a variety of files and folders is faster. However, the speed of the SSD is quite enough to refuse it. To disable it, you must:

1. Go to the following address: Control Panel → System and Security → Administrative Tools → Computer Management.
2. Go to the tab: "Services".
3. Find the "Windows search" service and select "Disabled" in the "Startup type" tab.

Hibernation

A mode that allows you to save the contents of RAM on the hard disk, so that when you turn it on again, information and open applications from the previous session are saved.

When using the SSD, the meaning of this function is lost, since the drive starts up so quickly. And "Hibernation", creating cycles of "write-overwrite", reduces the lifespan of the SSD disk.

Disable hibernation:

1. Run cmd.exe again with the win + R keyboard shortcut.
2. Enter the command: "powercfg -h off".

Write caching

This feature improves the performance of your SSD. When enabled, NCQ write and read technology is used. NCQ - Accepts multiple requests at the same time, and then organizes their execution order in such a way as to achieve maximum performance.

To connect you need:

1. Call the command line with the win + R combination
2. Enter the command: "devmgmt.msc".
3. Open "Disk Devices", select the SSD and select "Properties" from the context menu.
4. Go to the "Policy" tab.
5. Put a "tick" in front of the parameter: "Allow caching of records for this device."

Prefetch and Superfetch

Prefetch- a technology by which frequently used programs are loaded into memory in advance, thereby accelerating their subsequent launch. In this case, a file of the same name is created on the disk space.

Superfetch- technology similar to Prefetch with the difference that the PC predicts which applications will be launched, loading them into memory in advance.

Both functions are not useful when using an SSD. Therefore, it is best to turn them off. For this:

1. We call the command line with the win + R keyboard shortcut.
2. We execute the command: "regedit" (go to the registry).
3. Follow the path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE → SYSTEM → CurrentControlSet → Control → Session Manager → Memory Management → PrefetchParameters.
4. Find several parameters in the registry subkey: "EnablePrefetcher" and "EnableSuperfetch", set their value to 0 (3 by default).

SSD Mini Tweaker Utility

All of the above actions can be performed manually, but the hands of programmers have created programs - tweakers, the purpose of which is to customize the windows OS, as well as its individual components with a few clicks. One such program is SSD Mini Tweaker.

SSD Mini Tweaker- a program, a kind of tweaker, that allows you to effortlessly optimize your SSD.

Advantages:

• Full Russification.
• Works on all OS starting from Windows 7.
• Free.
• Intuitive interface.
• No installation required.

other methods

Such manipulations as transferring the browser cache, paging files, Windows temporary folders, backing up the system from an SSD disk to an HDD (or disabling this feature) are useless, since although they increase the lifespan of the SSD, they limit the potential for its use.

Thus, by performing the above simple manipulations with your OS, you can extend the life of your drive, as well as tune it to the maximum performance mode.