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What is the whole function and effect of "Turn off Windows write-cache buffer flushing on the device"
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In Windows 7, using the Device Manager, bringing up the properties of a disk, and going to the Policies tab, there are 2 switch items. The write cache, which this question it not about. and [X] Turn off Windows write-cache buffer flushing on the device <--- this one only! Microsoft puts a disclaime…
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Your assertion in the first question is fiction. Windows API calls such as will still ensure that the data gets all the way out to the physical media, even with write buffer flushing disabled. So, programs that are "safe" and know what they're doing…
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