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Now that I'm using XP and no longer have a current version of Norton
Utils, what's recommended for disk deframentation?

Thanks!

Steve . . .
 
Steve said:
Now that I'm using XP and no longer have a current version of Norton
Utils, what's recommended for disk deframentation?

Thanks!

Steve . . .
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Normally diskeeper is one program that is mentioned but the one built
into windows is made by the same people so probably doesn't make any
difference using that product.
 
Now that I'm using XP and no longer have a current version of Norton
Utils, what's recommended for disk deframentation?

Thanks!

Steve . . .
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DIRMS and Buzzsaw are good and if you prefer a GUI that looks somewhat
like Diskeeper, you may find a copy of O&O Defrag around someplace. It
is no longer freeware but the old versions are still found online.

Sorry, no links. Google will pull them both for you.

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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=O&O++Defrag+%
2Bfreeware&btnG=Search ???

what was the last freeware version ?
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Program: O&O Defrag 2000 Freeware Edition
Author: O&amp;O Software GmbH
Ware: (Freeware)
http://file2.mydrivers.com/tools/drive/oodfre_V3.5.562_english.exe

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Steve King said:
Now that I'm using XP and no longer have a current version of Norton
Utils, what's recommended for disk deframentation?

Thanks!

Steve . . .
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I use Power Defrag. I don't have the link handy, but a Google search should
get it for you in no time.
 
Program: O&O Defrag 2000 Freeware Edition
Author: O&amp;O Software GmbH
Ware: (Freeware)
http://file2.mydrivers.com/tools/drive/oodfre_V3.5.562_english.exe

Susan
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Thanx...I am doing most of my posting from work (in my down time) since
my PC at home has a bad Mobo and my linux box is not configured yet for
usenet.

I appreciate the extra mile you go to tidy up our messy posts :)

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Now that I'm using XP and no longer have a current version of Norton
Utils, what's recommended for disk deframentation?
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IMHO, XP's own disk defrag program is quite capable.
 
Thanx...I am doing most of my posting from work (in my down time) since
my PC at home has a bad Mobo and my linux box is not configured yet for
usenet.

I appreciate the extra mile you go to tidy up our messy posts :)
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da nada. . . I always have Treepad's acf info file open when I'm
reading the NG - usually takes about a minute to find and post LFW info
for an app - including a quick check to make sure the link is still good.

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Steve King said:
Now that I'm using XP and no longer have a current version of Norton
Utils, what's recommended for disk deframentation?
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Here is some extra info .

23 Ways To Speed WinXP Without Defrag
http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/59201471
While it was true that defragmenting helped older PCs, it no longer
applies. Today we have 7200-RPM (rotations per minute) hard-disk
drives with improved seek and latency times; many also contain an 8-MB
cache buffer. Let's not forget Windows XP's ultra-efficient NTFS (NT
File System). For PCs, servers, and workstations equipped with these
innovations, defragmenting no longer makes much improvement, if any,
to system performance.

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Enable or disable boot defrag
http://www.rdisruption.com/docs/xp%...ce tweaks.htm
A great new feature in Microsoft Windows XP is the ability to do a
boot defragment. This places all boot files next to each other on the
disk to allow for faster booting. By default this option in enables
but on some builds it is not so below is how to turn it on.

Start Regedit. If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our
FAQ on how to get started.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftDfrgBootOptimiz
eFunction
Select Enable from the list on the right.
Right on it and select Modify.
Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.
Reboot your computer.

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Defrag , using a batch file & Task Scheduler
http://www.informationweek.com/stor...icleID=15600170
http://www.informationweek.com/stor...15600170&pgno=2
http://www.informationweek.com/stor...15600170&pgno=3
http://www.informationweek.com/stor...15600170&pgno=4
http://www.informationweek.com/stor...15600170&pgno=5
http://tweak.us/xp3.html
http://www.dougknox.com/utility/scr.../defrag_all.htm
http://tweak.us/xp3.html#drag

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SpeeDefrag
http://www.webgrid.co.uk/system_7.html
http://www.geocities.com/coolvicki7/
Wanna defrag you hard disk fast?
Just download SpeeDefrag and experience the difference.
SpeeDefrag is a program which restarts your computer and runs only
defrag.exe with optimized windows settings. This makes defrag work
faster. SpeeDefrag will automatically shutdown your computer after
completing the defragmentation process.
For Win/98/Me/Xp Only.

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Description of the New Command Line Defrag.exe Included with Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;en-us;283080
This article describes the Defrag.exe command line utility that is
included with Windows XP. The Defrag.exe command line utility is
specifically designed for scripting and for use by system
administrators. To defragment a volume using Windows, follow these
steps:
Right-click My Computer, and then click Open.
Right-click the volume that you want to defragment, and then click
Properties.
Click the Tools tab, and then click Defragment Now.
Click Defragment.
Click View Report to view the Defragmentation Report, which displays
detailed information about the volume that you defragmented.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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Running XP's Disk Defragmenter from the command line
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-10...tml?tag=nl.e064
f you encounter a hard disk that is extremely fragmented, running the
GUI version of Windows XP's Disk Defragmenter can take an excessive
amount of time to defragment the disk. Not only does it take time to
actually defragment the disk, but there is a lot of overhead involved
in managing the operating system and the GUI while simultaneously
running Disk Defragmenter.

Fortunately, you can speed up the process by booting the system into
the Safe Mode With Command Prompt configuration and then running the
command line version of Disk Defragmenter. Follow these steps:

1. Restart Windows XP.
2. As the system boots up, press [F8] to display the Operating System
Choices menu.
3. Press [F8] again to display the Windows Advanced Options menu.
4. Select the Safe Mode With Command Prompt option.
5. Select the Windows XP operating system and log in.
6. When the Command Prompt window appears, type Defrag to see a list
of options for running the command line version of Disk Defragmenter.

Note: Keep in mind that your command line version doesn't provide any
feedback on the operation's progress, so be patient until it completes
the operation.

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Automatic Hard Drive Maintenance
http://jeffwalso.tripod.com/batch.htm
Batch files trace their lineage back to DOS, but they're still handy
for everyday Windows chores. This one scans your hard drive for errors
and then defrags it automatically. If you have the appropriate apps,
you can make it scan for viruses, back up data, and perform other
chores. Click here to download the file and instructions for Windows
XP.
http://ftp.pcworld.com/pub/printmag...try_batch1c.zip

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Defrag All Hard Drives as a Scheduled Task

http://www.dougknox.com/utility/scripts/defrag_all2.vbs

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Delete Hiberfil.sys in Windows XP before defragmenting
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-10...tml?tag=nl.e064
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/hiberfil-sys-xp.html

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El said:
Thanx...I am doing most of my posting from work (in my down time) since
my PC at home has a bad Mobo and my linux box is not configured yet for
usenet.

I appreciate the extra mile you go to tidy up our messy posts :)
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is it better than the freeware version of diskkeeper ?
 
John - Thanks for consolidating this defrag information in one place.
Here's some supplemental information for ScanDefrag, SpeedDefrag, Power
Defragmenter, PageDefrag, NTRegOpt, and DirMS + Buzzsaw.

ScanDefrag
I haven't used ScanDefrag but the screen-shot and description look
promising (Windows 98/Me/XP Only).
http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/index.html
http://www.blueorbsoft.com/ScanDefrag/ScanDefrag1.jpg (Screen-shot)
http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/Readme.html (Read Me)

Excerpt from PURPOSE:
"Maintenance items include Microsoft's Disk Cleanup, ScanDisk/Chkdsk
and Disk
Defragmenter, and Norton's Disk Doctor and SpeedDisk.
Can be run "on demand" or as a regularly scheduled task."

SpeedDefrag
I have recommended SpeedDefrag to a few people who don't want to wait
for a boot defrag and also turn off their PCs (infrequent desktop users
and notebook users). SpeedDefrag reboots with reduced clutter, defrags
(with optional ScanDisk / ChkDsk), and turns off the PC. If the user
doesn't remember to run this on their own, modify the shutdown
procedure to include an optional call to it.

Power Defragmenter
GUI for Contig (from Sysinternals). Makes Contig even easier to use.
Contig forces (almost) all files to be contiguous if contiguous
freespace is available. Contig does not consolidate freespace.
www.excessive-software.tk
(for Power Defragmenter and possibly Contig)
www.sysinternals.com

PageDefrag
Defrag registry hives, pagefile(s), hibernation files, and some logs
(from Sysinternals). These files are locked except during boot and
many (most?) defragmenters skip them, including DirMS.

NTRegOpt (see Eraser) rebuilds (compresses) the registry files.

DirMS and Buzzsaw were mentioned earlier. DirMS defragments files and
consolidates freespace. Buzzsaw runs in the background and defrags
each file shortly after it is written (on-the-fly). NOTE new versions
of DirMS and Buzzsaw services and GUIs (not yet tried).

Also check the following for a DirMS GUI:

http://www.autoitscript.com/fo­rum/index.php?showtopic=6331
(Look for DirMS GUI download on Feb 7 or later. Not tried.)

http://www.wolfgang-fuehrer.de­/wwf_dirmsgui_en.htm
(Latest version is near bottom. Note requirement for DiskView from
Sysinternals, for ABLogFile, and non-service version of DirMS. Tried
earlier version.)

BillR
 
BillR said:
John - Thanks for consolidating this defrag information in one place.
Here's some supplemental information for ScanDefrag, SpeedDefrag, Power
Defragmenter, PageDefrag, NTRegOpt, and DirMS + Buzzsaw.
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NTRegOpt (see Eraser) rebuilds (compresses) the registry files.
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See ERUNT. I was thinking about an earlier ACF thread.

FragDown
I forgot to mention this "defrag-to-shutdown tool for 2000, XP or
better.... auto-scans for fixed disks and defrags them individually at
high-priority.... [Runs either from systray or immediately] depending
on the commandline parameter (7 different parameters available)...."
My link is dead but it is available from several archive sites.

BillR
 
John - Thanks for consolidating this defrag information in one place.
Here's some supplemental information for ScanDefrag, SpeedDefrag, Power
Defragmenter, PageDefrag, NTRegOpt, and DirMS + Buzzsaw.

ScanDefrag
I haven't used ScanDefrag but the screen-shot and description look
promising (Windows 98/Me/XP Only).
http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/index.html
http://www.blueorbsoft.com/ScanDefrag/ScanDefrag1.jpg (Screen-shot)
http://www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag/Readme.html (Read Me)

Excerpt from PURPOSE:
"Maintenance items include Microsoft's Disk Cleanup, ScanDisk/Chkdsk
and Disk
Defragmenter, and Norton's Disk Doctor and SpeedDisk.
Can be run "on demand" or as a regularly scheduled task."
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[...]
Thanks for the info.

I tried ScanDefrag. It worked well with Norton's DD and SD. I did have
a registry crash (Win98) the first time it returned but was fine the
next time. I think, for now anyway, that it will have a permanent
place on my machine.

I tried Power Defrag some years back but it wasn't free and did not
used anything other than MS utils so I went back to doing it the hard
way. Now I am free again. The shutdown after finish means that I can
get to bed earlier. I don't know if I can survive all that sleep.
 
is it better than the freeware version of diskkeeper ?
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If you are asking about O&O...yes. Much less obnoxious than Diskeeper.

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