From a5dd710afa6c0fd5c12d7b49f8306493abe615a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Homes32 Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:50:01 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] update FAQ --- FAQ.mediawiki | 21 ++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/FAQ.mediawiki b/FAQ.mediawiki index 4ecfd25..25798c8 100644 --- a/FAQ.mediawiki +++ b/FAQ.mediawiki @@ -82,27 +82,26 @@ Keep in mind that depending on the software, the process may be different, and/o You can also check the master branch on github to see if the script has already been updated but has not yet made it into a release package. Scripts in the master branch are considered stable and ready for general use. -== What is `Run from RAM` and when should I use it? == +== What is '''Run from RAM''' and when should I use it? == -Many scripts you encounter when configuring and building PhoenixPE will have a '''''Run from RAM''''' checkbox on the script interface. Enabling the option changes where the program will be '''installed''' in PhoenixPE. +Many scripts you encounter when configuring and building PhoenixPE will have a '''Run from RAM''' checkbox on the script interface. Enabling the option changes where the program will be installed in PhoenixPE. -If you select '''''Run from RAM''''' the program will be installed in '''''X:\Program Files'''''. (Packed in boot.wim) -If you do not select '''''Run from RAM''''' the program will be installed in '''''Y:\Programs'''''. (Accessible on the CD/DVD/USB boot media) +If you select '''Run from RAM''' the program will be installed in '''''X:\Program Files'''''. (Packed in boot.wim) -The answer to this question depends on what you are doing and what the program needs. +If you do not select '''Run from RAM''' the program will be installed in '''''Y:\Programs'''''. (Accessible on the CD/DVD/USB boot media) -In order to maximize the available resources You should avoid '''''Run from RAM''''' unless one of the following conditions are met: +In order to maximize the available resources you should avoid '''Run from RAM''' unless one of the following conditions are met: -* You are booting from the network (PXE). Run from Ram is required in this instance. +* You are booting from the network (PXE). Run from Ram is required in this instance and you should use the '''Run all programs from RAM''' option in the '''Source Config''' script. * If the program needs run from a writable directory because it writes log files or config files to its own directory and you are intending to run from read-only media such as CD/DVD. In this case Run from RAM provides a writable environment. * If the program has drivers or shell extensions installed (these will stop working if the boot media is removed or unmounted). -* You want any logs/files created by the program to be discarded on shutdown so the program always starts from a default state. +* You intend to boot from writeable media such as a USB flash drive and want any logs/files created by the program to be discarded on shutdown so the program always starts from a default state. -Reasons '''not''' to use '''''Run from RAM''''': +Reasons '''not''' to use '''Run from RAM''': -* You need access to the program files when you are not booted into PhoenixPE. For example you want to be able to run them from the boot media or update the program files without rebuilding PhoenixPE.) +* You need access to the program files when you are not booted into PhoenixPE. For example you want to be able to run them from the boot media or update the program files or antivirus definitions without rebuilding PhoenixPE.) * Are the program files large (several hundred megabytes)? Including these in RAM reduces the amount of system RAM available to PhoneixPE. This can cause memory exhaustion on systems with inadequate resources. -* You are using writable media such as a USB drive and want any logs/files/config created by the program to persist on each boot. +* You are using writable media such as a USB flash drive and want any logs/files/config created by the program to persist on each boot. = Win11 Support =