>>20 MB is nothing
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>>Depending on the value of sys(3050), cursors tend to stay in memory
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>>If written to disk, there's
>>(1) the cache foxpro holds
>>(2) windows' cache
>>(3) Most likely, the write cache is turned on for the drive
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>Not sure about #3, Windows boxes I've looked at have write cache disabled by default - rightfully so, as few client workstations have UPSs. If one has a UPS it can be enabled and does give a significant benefit.
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>>And frankly, I do not see any need for a RAMDisk
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>Agreed, 20MB is probably not even getting out of VFP's own buffers.

I have been looking at a lot of windows 7 PCs lately and they all have the write cash turned on. I've been turning them off on server PCs as many of my customers run a small 2-5 peer to peer network. Sure your looking in the right place?