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StarWind RAM Disk
Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
What it is
StarWind RAM Disk is a free Windows utility that uses available computer RAM to create a virtual storage device. You can choose a virtual disk size based on the RAM in the system and create it in a few clicks without buying extra hardware. StarWind presents the utility for testing and development, troubleshooting, and specialized uses such as online payment services or on-the-fly encryption where data volatility is acceptable. The product page says there are no hidden payments, additional required licenses, or time limits. Persistent mounts are supported, while virtual disk files are not. StarWind provides a download link and lists RAM Disk among its Windows software downloads. The product page names no integrations. Support navigation includes a forum and knowledge base. StarWind publishes security advisories, although the reviewed advisories text does not mention RAM Disk. StarWind was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA.
For and against
For
- Free utility with no time limit
- Creates virtual disks from available RAM
- Setup requires only a few clicks
- Persistent mounts are supported
- Includes forum and knowledge-base support
Against
- Available only for Windows
- Virtual disk files are not supported
- RAM-based data is volatile
- No named integrations are listed
The verdict
StarWind RAM Disk provides a straightforward, free way to create virtual storage from system memory. Its volatile design fits testing and specialized temporary workloads rather than storage that must retain data.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need temporary RAM-based storage for development, troubleshooting, or specialized deployments. It is intended for situations where losing stored data is acceptable.
Plans and prices
StarWind RAM Disk
Free utility; the product page says there are no additional required licenses or time limits.
Read 8 Oct 2026 · starwindsoftware.com
On the record
- Data volatility
- The maker describes the utility as suitable for cases where data volatility does not matter.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Disk sizing
- The maker says users can create a virtual disk of the desired size using available system RAM.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download
- StarWind provides a download link for the RAM Disk utility from its product page.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker’s product page describes RAM Disk as a virtual storage device and does not list named integrations.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The maker recommends it for testing and development, troubleshooting, and niche deployments such as online payment services or on-the-fly encryption.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform
- The maker’s download page lists StarWind RAM Disk under Windows software downloads.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing limits
- The product page describes the utility as free, with no hidden payments, additional required licenses, or time bombs.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- StarWind RAM Disk uses part of a computer’s RAM to create a high-performing virtual storage device.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- StarWind publishes a security advisories page, but it does not mention RAM Disk in the page text reviewed.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Setup
- The product page says a virtual disk can be created in a few clicks without purchasing additional hardware.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support resources
- StarWind’s site provides a support forum and knowledge base in its support navigation.starwindsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
