I use a database development software and recently experienced a problem where my system lost power and consequently caused some corruption of the then open software. When I contacted the vendor, they advised that I would need to reinstall the software and switch of Write Cache for the hard disk to avoid future such issues. Fortunately my existing scheas had been backed up.

Because I use Windows 2K Pro, I noticed in the event log that it reports on every boot up a warning to say that Write Cache has been disabled.

What I would like to know is what, if any, consequences I can expect from switching off the Write Cache option. Is this just a performance issue?

Thanks.

Please note although I am listed as being at [log in to unmask] I have since changed ISP's and am now found at [log in to unmask] I did notify Nospin of this change a little while ago.

Regards Roger Griffiths.

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