You cannot change the Cache property of a Secure Digital storage device in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 (887786)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you try to change the Cache property of your Secure Digital storage device in Device Manager in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the change has no affect. For example, this scenario occurs when you use the Policies tab of the device's Properties dialog box to change from the Optimize for quick removal option to the Optimize for performance option.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Windows XP SP2 incorrectly reveals the Cache property of a Secure Digital storage device as a user-changable feature. Therefore, you may think that you can control the Cache property.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Microsoft regularly releases software updates to address specific bugs. If Microsoft releases a software update to resolve this bug, this article will be updated with additional information.

MORE INFORMATION

In earlier versions of Windows XP, the Cache property settings of a Secure Digital storage device were not available and could not be changed. This functionality has not changed in Windows XP SP2.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	11/9/2004
Keywords:	kbprb kbtshoot KB887786 kbAudEndUser