- Disk defrag for XP
- Posted by Daniel Kaplan on October 21st, 2005
Two part question:
Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe Normal
startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing. Especially
if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
version.
If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
Automatically?
Thanks ahead,
p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have the
same question for 2000
- Posted by Anando [MS-MVP] on October 21st, 2005
Hello Daniel,
The Disk Defragmeter in Windows XP is much better than the ones you might have experienced on
Windows 9X systems. No, it does not restart automatically everytime your screensaver kicks in and it
does a pretty good job at defragmenting the hard disk.
You can also set scheduled tasks to defrag your disk on a regular basis.
How to Automate Disk Defragmenter Using Task Scheduler Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;555098
--
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"Daniel Kaplan" <NoSPam@NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:1129924844.308530@nntp.acecape.com...
> Two part question:
>
> Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe Normal startupmode? I remember
> with 98 that wasn't such a good thing. Especially if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this
> was a newer and better version.
>
> If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule? Automatically?
>
> Thanks ahead,
>
> p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have the same question for 2000
>
>
>
- Posted by kenny on October 22nd, 2005
the best defrager for XP is perfectdisk 7 by roxco (make sure you have the
latest update)
the XP defrag is limited.
kenny www.computerboom.com
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"Daniel Kaplan" <NoSPam@NoSpam.com> wrote in message
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> Two part question:
>
> Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe Normal
> startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
> Especially if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and
> better version.
>
> If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
> Automatically?
>
> Thanks ahead,
>
> p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have the
> same question for 2000
>
>
>
- Posted by Brian on October 22nd, 2005
runs great as long as its ntfs. if you are still fat32 it acts like 98
"Anando [MS-MVP]" <anando@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:ulBPCvn1FHA.612@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hello Daniel,
>
> The Disk Defragmeter in Windows XP is much better than the ones you might
> have experienced on Windows 9X systems. No, it does not restart
> automatically everytime your screensaver kicks in and it does a pretty
> good job at defragmenting the hard disk.
>
> You can also set scheduled tasks to defrag your disk on a regular basis.
>
> How to Automate Disk Defragmenter Using Task Scheduler Tool in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;555098
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Daniel Kaplan" <NoSPam@NoSpam.com> wrote in message
> news:1129924844.308530@nntp.acecape.com...
>> Two part question:
>>
>> Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe Normal
>> startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
>> Especially if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and
>> better version.
>>
>> If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
>> Automatically?
>>
>> Thanks ahead,
>>
>> p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have the
>> same question for 2000
>>
>>
>>
>
>
- Posted by Plato on October 23rd, 2005
kenny wrote:
>
> the best defrager for XP is perfectdisk 7 by roxco (make sure you have the
> latest update)
> the XP defrag is limited.
Perhaps so. But, there is never a real need/requirement to buy, or
install a third party defragger for XP.
--
http://www.bootdisk.com/
- Posted by kenny on October 24th, 2005
you are incorrect. MS acknowlages disk fragmentation as a big problem.
The built in one is insuficient.
--
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"Plato" <|@|.|> wrote in message
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> kenny wrote:
>>
>> the best defrager for XP is perfectdisk 7 by roxco (make sure you have
>> the
>> latest update)
>> the XP defrag is limited.
>
> Perhaps so. But, there is never a real need/requirement to buy, or
> install a third party defragger for XP.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.bootdisk.com/
>
>
- Posted by Ken Zhao [MSFT] on October 24th, 2005
Hello Daniel,
Thank you for using newsgroup!
First, I would like to thanks for all input. I agree with Anando's good
suggestions. You may follow his suggestions to achieve your goal.
For additional related information, please refer to the following articles
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
308569: HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308569
314848: How to Defragment Your Disk Drive Volumes in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314848
283080: Description of the New Command Line Defrag.exe Included with
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;283080
Thanks & Regards,
Ken Zhao
Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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| Two part question:
|
| Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe Normal
| startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
Especially
| if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
| version.
|
| If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
| Automatically?
|
| Thanks ahead,
|
| p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have the
| same question for 2000
|
|
|
|
- Posted by kenchi on October 24th, 2005
Daniel Kaplan Wrote:
> Two part question:
>
> Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe
> Normal
> startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
> Especially
> if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
> version.
>
> If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
> Automatically?
>
> Thanks ahead,
>
> p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have
> the
> same question for 2000
Its best to run the Disk defragmenter that comes with windows in safe
mode to be on the safer side
to avoid anything at all interrupting
with its job. Also the built in does not defrag the MFT and paging
file, for that you will need third party tools which are also pretty
faster and some of then can be scheduled to run even while the system
is functioning.
check out this link
http://tinyurl.com/9jjg2
the XP defragger (which is actually from the makers of Diskeeper) can
be scheduled to run
http://tinyurl.com/4k6r8
--
kenchi
- Posted by Ken Zhao [MSFT] on October 25th, 2005
Hi Kenchi,
Thanks for your great suggestions!
Thanks & Regards,
Ken Zhao
Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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| Subject: Re: Disk defrag for XP
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Daniel Kaplan Wrote:
> Two part question:
| >
| > Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe
> Normal
| > startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
> Especially
| > if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
| > version.
| >
| > If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
| > Automatically?
| >
| > Thanks ahead,
| >
| > p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have
> the
| > same question for 2000
|
| Its best to run the Disk defragmenter that comes with windows in safe
mode to be on the safer side to avoid anything at all interrupting
with its job. Also the built in does not defrag the MFT and paging
file, for that you will need third party tools which are also pretty
faster and some of then can be scheduled to run even while the system
is functioning.
| check out this link
| http://tinyurl.com/9jjg2
|
| the XP defragger (which is actually from the makers of Diskeeper) can
be scheduled to run
| http://tinyurl.com/4k6r8
--
kenchi
|
- Posted by Ken Zhao [MSFT] on October 25th, 2005
Hi Kenchi,
Thanks for your great suggestions!
Thanks & Regards,
Ken Zhao
Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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| Subject: Re: Disk defrag for XP
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Daniel Kaplan Wrote:
> Two part question:
| >
| > Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe
> Normal
| > startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
> Especially
| > if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
| > version.
| >
| > If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
| > Automatically?
| >
| > Thanks ahead,
| >
| > p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have
> the
| > same question for 2000
|
| Its best to run the Disk defragmenter that comes with windows in safe
mode to be on the safer side to avoid anything at all interrupting
with its job. Also the built in does not defrag the MFT and paging
file, for that you will need third party tools which are also pretty
faster and some of then can be scheduled to run even while the system
is functioning.
| check out this link
| http://tinyurl.com/9jjg2
|
| the XP defragger (which is actually from the makers of Diskeeper) can
be scheduled to run
| http://tinyurl.com/4k6r8
--
kenchi
|
- Posted by Daniel Kaplan on October 25th, 2005
"Ken Zhao [MSFT]" <v-kzhao@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> Thanks for your great suggestions!
>
well geez! if kenchi's suggestions are right, that would mean that the
built in defrager is no good.
- Posted by Ken Zhao [MSFT] on October 26th, 2005
Hi Daniel,
The Disk Defragmenter tool is based on the full retail version of Diskeeper
by Executive Software International, Inc. The version that is included with
Microsoft Windows 2000 and later provides limited functionality in
maintaining disk performance by defragmenting volumes that use the FAT, the
FAT32, or the NTFS file system. I do not think it means the tool is no good
even though there are some limitations of Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows
XP. For related information, you may refer to:
227463: Disk Defragmenter Limitations in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;227463
For additional information about the limitations of Disk Defragmenter and
improvements in Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
<http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/01/12/xpkernel/default.aspx>
Hope that help!
Thanks & Regards,
Ken Zhao
Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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| "Ken Zhao [MSFT]" <v-kzhao@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| >
| > Thanks for your great suggestions!
| >
|
| well geez! if kenchi's suggestions are right, that would mean that the
| built in defrager is no good.
|
|
|
- Posted by djbearb@hotmail.com on October 28th, 2005
Ken Zhao [MSFT] wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
>
> The Disk Defragmenter tool is based on the full retail version of Diskeeper
> by Executive Software International, Inc. The version that is included with
> Microsoft Windows 2000 and later provides limited functionality in
> maintaining disk performance by defragmenting volumes that use the FAT, the
> FAT32, or the NTFS file system. I do not think it means the tool is no good
> even though there are some limitations of Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows
> XP. For related information, you may refer to:
>
> 227463: Disk Defragmenter Limitations in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
> Windows Server 2003
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;227463
>
> For additional information about the limitations of Disk Defragmenter and
> improvements in Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
> <http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/01/12/xpkernel/default.aspx>
>
> Hope that help!
>
> Thanks & Regards,
>
> Ken Zhao
>
> Microsoft Online Partner Support
> Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
>
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> | "Ken Zhao [MSFT]" <v-kzhao@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> | news:$Y7FOsT2FHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGXA01.phx.gbl...
> | >
> | > Thanks for your great suggestions!
> | >
> |
> | well geez! if kenchi's suggestions are right, that would mean that the
> | built in defrager is no good.
> |
> |
> |
- Posted by djbearb@hotmail.com on October 28th, 2005
Computerworld just did a pretty good review (link below) of PerfectDisk
vs. Diskeeper vs. XP (free) The end kinda sums up that PerfectDisk does
the most complete job.
http://www.computerworld.com/softwar...105582,00.html
- Posted by martisiq on November 22nd, 2005
I have xp formatted fat32 defrag32.exe (not the virus) runs when the system
is idle. it is not a "scheduled task" it just runs. How do I turn the silly
thing off? I have gone so far as renaming it and it just keeps coming back.
It makes me crazy!
Thanks.
Marti Millington
"Ken Zhao [MSFT]" wrote:
> Hi Kenchi,
>
> Thanks for your great suggestions!
>
> Thanks & Regards,
>
> Ken Zhao
>
> Microsoft Online Partner Support
> Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
>
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> | Subject: Re: Disk defrag for XP
> | Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:52:51 +0100
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> |
> Daniel Kaplan Wrote:
> > Two part question:
> | >
> | > Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe
> > Normal
> | > startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
> > Especially
> | > if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
> | > version.
> | >
> | > If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
> | > Automatically?
> | >
> | > Thanks ahead,
> | >
> | > p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have
> > the
> | > same question for 2000
> |
> | Its best to run the Disk defragmenter that comes with windows in safe
> mode to be on the safer side to avoid anything at all interrupting
> with its job. Also the built in does not defrag the MFT and paging
> file, for that you will need third party tools which are also pretty
> faster and some of then can be scheduled to run even while the system
> is functioning.
> | check out this link
> | http://tinyurl.com/9jjg2
> |
> | the XP defragger (which is actually from the makers of Diskeeper) can
> be scheduled to run
> | http://tinyurl.com/4k6r8
>
>
> --
> kenchi
> |
>
>
- Posted by Bob I on November 22nd, 2005
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...d_tro_uutk.asp
martisiq wrote:
> I have xp formatted fat32 defrag32.exe (not the virus) runs when the system
> is idle. it is not a "scheduled task" it just runs. How do I turn the silly
> thing off? I have gone so far as renaming it and it just keeps coming back.
> It makes me crazy!
>
> Thanks.
> Marti Millington
>
> "Ken Zhao [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>
>>Hi Kenchi,
>>
>>Thanks for your great suggestions!
>>
>>Thanks & Regards,
>>
>>Ken Zhao
>>
>>Microsoft Online Partner Support
>>Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
>>
>>================================================ =====
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>>that others may learn and benefit from your issue.
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>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>| From: kenchi <kenchi.1xexig@pcbanter.net>
>>| Subject: Re: Disk defrag for XP
>>| Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:52:51 +0100
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>>Daniel Kaplan Wrote:
>>
>>>Two part question:
>>
>>| >
>>| > Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe
>>
>>>Normal
>>
>>| > startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
>>
>>>Especially
>>
>>| > if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
>>| > version.
>>| >
>>| > If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
>>| > Automatically?
>>| >
>>| > Thanks ahead,
>>| >
>>| > p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have
>>
>>>the
>>
>>| > same question for 2000
>>|
>>| Its best to run the Disk defragmenter that comes with windows in safe
>>mode to be on the safer side to avoid anything at all interrupting
>>with its job. Also the built in does not defrag the MFT and paging
>>file, for that you will need third party tools which are also pretty
>>faster and some of then can be scheduled to run even while the system
>>is functioning.
>>| check out this link
>>| http://tinyurl.com/9jjg2
>>|
>>| the XP defragger (which is actually from the makers of Diskeeper) can
>>be scheduled to run
>>| http://tinyurl.com/4k6r8
>>
>>
>>--
>>kenchi
>>|
>>
>>
- Posted by martisiq on November 23rd, 2005
Great, now that I know WHY it does it, can anyone tell me how to turn if
OFF!!!!
"Bob I" wrote:
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...d_tro_uutk.asp
>
> martisiq wrote:
>
> > I have xp formatted fat32 defrag32.exe (not the virus) runs when the system
> > is idle. it is not a "scheduled task" it just runs. How do I turn the silly
> > thing off? I have gone so far as renaming it and it just keeps coming back.
> > It makes me crazy!
> >
> > Thanks.
> > Marti Millington
> >
> > "Ken Zhao [MSFT]" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Hi Kenchi,
> >>
> >>Thanks for your great suggestions!
> >>
> >>Thanks & Regards,
> >>
> >>Ken Zhao
> >>
> >>Microsoft Online Partner Support
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> >>| From: kenchi <kenchi.1xexig@pcbanter.net>
> >>| Subject: Re: Disk defrag for XP
> >>| Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:52:51 +0100
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> >>|
> >>|
> >>Daniel Kaplan Wrote:
> >>
> >>>Two part question:
> >>
> >>| >
> >>| > Curious, can the Disk Defrager that comes with XP Home run inthe
> >>
> >>>Normal
> >>
> >>| > startupmode? I remember with 98 that wasn't such a good thing.
> >>
> >>>Especially
> >>
> >>| > if the screensaver kicked. So was hoping this was a newer and better
> >>| > version.
> >>| >
> >>| > If the above is true, is it possible to set it run on a schedule?
> >>| > Automatically?
> >>| >
> >>| > Thanks ahead,
> >>| >
> >>| > p.s. if you see this in 2000 newsgroup, not a double posting, I have
> >>
> >>>the
> >>
> >>| > same question for 2000
> >>|
> >>| Its best to run the Disk defragmenter that comes with windows in safe
> >>mode to be on the safer side to avoid anything at all interrupting
> >>with its job. Also the built in does not defrag the MFT and paging
> >>file, for that you will need third party tools which are also pretty
> >>faster and some of then can be scheduled to run even while the system
> >>is functioning.
> >>| check out this link
> >>| http://tinyurl.com/9jjg2
> >>|
> >>| the XP defragger (which is actually from the makers of Diskeeper) can
> >>be scheduled to run
> >>| http://tinyurl.com/4k6r8
> >>
> >>
> >>--
> >>kenchi
> >>|
> >>
> >>
>
>
- Posted by Malke on November 23rd, 2005
martisiq wrote:
> Great, now that I know WHY it does it, can anyone tell me how to turn
> if OFF!!!!
>
What do you have in your Scheduled Tasks? If you have some sort of "PC
Tune-up", there's your culprit. I have 6 Windows XP boxen and none of
them run a defrag unless I tell them to.
Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
- Posted by martisiq on November 24th, 2005
It is apparently NOT a defrag but an auto optimization which Microsoft
decided we all need and so put it in XP. It runs EVERYTIME my system is idle
and it is making me NUTS! I have NOTHING in my scheduled tasks and I use NO
tune-up of any kind. I want my system to do what I want, WHEN I want, and not
when XP THINKs it needs to be done.
AGAIN, I plead - HOW DO I TURN IT OFF - OR CAN I ????
martisiq
"Malke" wrote:
> martisiq wrote:
>
> > Great, now that I know WHY it does it, can anyone tell me how to turn
> > if OFF!!!!
> >
>
> What do you have in your Scheduled Tasks? If you have some sort of "PC
> Tune-up", there's your culprit. I have 6 Windows XP boxen and none of
> them run a defrag unless I tell them to.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
- Posted by Bob I on November 28th, 2005
What have you done to the system that causes it to need to auto-optimize
all the time? I've found that attempted "optimization" by the user,
frequently results in a perfectly functioning doorstop.
martisiq wrote:
> It is apparently NOT a defrag but an auto optimization which Microsoft
> decided we all need and so put it in XP. It runs EVERYTIME my system is idle
> and it is making me NUTS! I have NOTHING in my scheduled tasks and I use NO
> tune-up of any kind. I want my system to do what I want, WHEN I want, and not
> when XP THINKs it needs to be done.
>
> AGAIN, I plead - HOW DO I TURN IT OFF - OR CAN I ????
>
> martisiq
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
>
>>martisiq wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Great, now that I know WHY it does it, can anyone tell me how to turn
>>>if OFF!!!!
>>>
>>
>>What do you have in your Scheduled Tasks? If you have some sort of "PC
>>Tune-up", there's your culprit. I have 6 Windows XP boxen and none of
>>them run a defrag unless I tell them to.
>>
>>Malke
>>--
>>Elephant Boy Computers
>>www.elephantboycomputers.com
>>"Don't Panic!"
>>MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>>
