maryann said:
I am running vista ultimate. I have three hard drives. When I defrag
does
it just do the C drive or all of them. If not all, how can I set it up
to do
this. Thanks,
Maryann
Maryann:
For a single time, use the command prompt. For repeat functionality put
the commands into a batch file. Once the batch file is written, create a
shortcut to the batch file and give the batch file Administrators group
privileges, else it won't run.
Single time:
[ Note: you must right-click on the Command Prompt and select 'Run as
administrator'. Command Prompt is found under Accessories (Start > All
Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt) ]
At the command prompt (or in a script if you want to write one up):
type in exactly:
defrag -c -v
then hit:
Enter
The -c switch is telling defrag to do all the drives .. the -v switch is
telling it to report on screen the progress (verbose). At the command
prompt type:
defrag /?
then hit
Enter
to get more info on each switch.
Repeatedly:
Type the commands you want into a batch file [ somename.bat ]. You can
use Notepad to create the batch file.
To run the batch file with Administrator privileges each time read this
article:
[Always Run a Batch File as an Administrator]
http://www.vistaclues.com/run-a-batch-file-as-an-administrator/#more-137
Which says, essentially, you create a shortcut to the batch file and give
the shortcut Administrators privileges. Use the shortcut to run the batch
file.
Saucy