Defragmentation

pc_nut · 04-27-2005, 03:21 PM

How many of your defrag the workstations? If so how often?

pc_nut · 04-27-2005, 03:23 PM

Do you defrag your servers, and how often? Sheduled or do you have it running in backround?

**uripyores** · 04-27-2005, 03:59 PM

Just defrag my own, about every 3 months...........never seems to make any difference though.

Recycle_Bin · 04-27-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pc_nut

How many of your defrag the workstations? If so how often?

I have it on a scheduled to run every day. Once in a while, I run it on startup so the files are not open when it's running.

**uripyores** · 04-29-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Recycle_Bin

I have it on a scheduled to run every day. Once in a while, I run it on startup so the files are not open when it's running.

Doesn't it tell you it's not necessary to defrag after analysing. Mine says that if I've done it recently. Daily seems a bit overkill to me.

[ but what do I know????]

ICFire · 04-29-2005, 11:25 AM

Everyday is way overkill for defragging. Once a week would be the min time I'd suggest, once a month would probably cover most people.

**jgvernonco** · 04-29-2005, 04:01 PM

I use Buzzsaw. It defrags in the background, when the system is idle, so it does not use resources that you are needing.

I have used it for over a year without any difficulties.

I don'thave the URL handy, but you can Google it.

~~Wozer~~ · 04-29-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ICFire

Everyday is way overkill for defragging. Once a week would be the min time I'd suggest, once a month would probably cover most people.

I have to agree....with modern OS's, processors and ram I can easily go once a month....I used to defrag once a week, but that was with 98se (with a PIII 1 GHz) where optimal hardware config was a definite must....

**uripyores** · 04-29-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jgvernonco

I use Buzzsaw......I don'thave the URL handy, but you can Google it.

You can get it here.....www.dirms.com

pc_nut · 05-16-2005, 11:47 AM

I think it would depend on what you use your comp at home but for servers after reading this acticle it sold me on doing it on a weekly if not daily basis.

"Is Daily Defragmentation Needed in Today’s Environment?"

http://www.bitpipe.com/data/search?s...1&Search2.y=10

04-27-2005, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
pc_nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP Pro	Defragmentation How many of your defrag the workstations? If so how often?

04-27-2005, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
pc_nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP Pro	Defragmentation Do you defrag your servers, and how often? Sheduled or do you have it running in backround?

04-29-2005, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	I use Buzzsaw. It defrags in the background, when the system is idle, so it does not use resources that you are needing. I have used it for over a year without any difficulties. I don'thave the URL handy, but you can Google it. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

04-27-2005, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
uripyores Mush Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Durham UK Posts: 724 OS: XP Home/Pro [SP3]	Just defrag my own, about every 3 months...........never seems to make any difference though.

04-29-2005, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
ICFire Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 268 OS: XP Pro	Everyday is way overkill for defragging. Once a week would be the min time I'd suggest, once a month would probably cover most people.

05-16-2005, 11:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
pc_nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP Pro	I think it would depend on what you use your comp at home but for servers after reading this acticle it sold me on doing it on a weekly if not daily basis. "Is Daily Defragmentation Needed in Today’s Environment?" http://www.bitpipe.com/data/search?s...1&Search2.y=10