ReadyBoost - Windows Vista Service
Provides support for improving system performance using ReadyBoost.
This service exists in Windows Vista only.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Basic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Premium | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Business | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Ultimate | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | ReadyBoost |
| Service name: | EMDMgmt |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\emdmgmt.dll |
| Error control: | ignore |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The ReadyBoost service starts as LocalSystem and runs in a shared process of svchost.exe. If ReadyBoost fails to load or initialize, Windows Vista startup proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Dependencies
The ReadyBoost service won't start, if the following system components are stopped or disabled:
- File Information FS MiniFilter
- ReadyBoost Caching Driver
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- Software Licensing
Restore Default Startup Type of ReadyBoost
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreReadyBoostWindowsVista.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the emdmgmt.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.