Prefetch folder is missing

[Ultima]

I have installed windows xp on my system. My system takes too much time while booting and hangs when i open multiple application. I know the file layout.ini in prefetch folder makes pc faster, does any one know how to stop prefetch folder being deleted? How can i prevent alayout.ini file from being deleted? Any help will be extremely appreciated.

[Calvin K]

Do not remove or delete layout.ini file in prefetch folder, which will slow down your pc at stat up, you can prevent it from following procedure :
Go Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View tab > Advanced Settings list. Select file which you want to prevent > right click on that file > properties > security tab > set permission as you want > Press OK.

[Wynn]

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Session Manager \ Memory Management \ PrefetchParameters right click on that key and set dword value = EnablePrefetcher.

0 = Disable,
1 = App launch prefetch
2 = Boot Prefetch
3 = Both (recommended)

[Lillebror]

You will only have a prefetch folder if the prefetch service has been turned on. If you want to check if your prefetch service is active you will need to look in the registry. You will need to copy and paste this entry in at the flashing cursor -> rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks <-(without the arrows) and press ENTER and reboot pc three time ,if it is accidentally deleted.