defragment
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yesterday i wanted to defragment my drive...but to my horror,i can't find it in my start menu!...last time its was under system tools,but wierd to say i ca't find it yesterday...i swear i nv did anything drastic to my PC//..
some1 tell me y is it like that?n any other ways to get to the defragment function? -
My Computer> Select a HDD> Right Click Properties> Tools Tab> Defragment
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Go to Start > Run and type in dfrg.msc.
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wah...mayi super pro sia...so far i only know process names like winword and excel
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LOL... right click on Disk Defragment in System Tools can find the target path.
That's where I got them.
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thanks...but i'm still puzzled by its disapearance frm the start menu...
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Will too much defragment wreck your HDD? I heard that from somewhere...
So, what's the recommended defrag intervals? BTW, I download alot... -
Can't find any explanation for its disappearance.Originally posted by F.raon.I.R:thanks...but i'm still puzzled by its disapearance frm the start menu...
Try creating a similar folder called System Tools at the path below and see if it brings back.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories
Backup: C:\Windows\System32\ntbackup
Character Map: C:\Windows\System32\charmap
Disk Cleanup: C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr
Disk Defragmenter: C:\Windows\System32\dfrg.msc
Security Center: C:\Windows\System32\wscui.cpl
System Information: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe
System Restore: C:\Windows\System32\restore\rstrui
Find these programs and create a shortcut to desktop. Make a folder called System Tools in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories. Move your shortcuts in. -
Nope, unless during defragmenting, you run some programs or a screensaver starts.Originally posted by MohamedF:Will too much defragment wreck your HDD? I heard that from somewhere...
So, what's the recommended defrag intervals? BTW, I download alot...
This may corrupt Windows as the files are corrupted during defragmenting. -
but its bad for your drive if you defrag too much.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Nope, unless during defragmenting, you run some programs or a screensaver starts.
This may corrupt Windows as the files are corrupted during defragmenting. -
I haven't heard of anybody who defrag regularly getting a corrupted Windows.Originally posted by davidche:but its bad for your drive if you defrag too much.
I've only heard of corruption of Windows when using programs during defragmenting or when the screensaver starts or whatever things you or the PC does during defragmenting. -
Ya, I was told that too much defrag can ruin the HDD, but I got no proof...Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:I haven't heard of anybody who defrag regularly getting a corrupted Windows.
I've only heard of corruption of Windows when using programs during defragmenting or when the screensaver starts or whatever things you or the PC does during defragmenting. -
A similar thread here. Like what is posted there, there has not been any complains that defragmenting too much can damage a hard disk.Originally posted by MohamedF:Ya, I was told that too much defrag can ruin the HDD, but I got no proof... -
\Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:A similar thread here. Like what is posted there, there has not been any complains that defragmenting too much can damage a hard disk.
Its not really damage, it sort of shortens its life. -
Any links?Originally posted by davidche:\
Its not really damage, it sort of shortens its life. -
yea... i defrag almost every few days... 5 yrs liao... my harddisk still working fine... where did u hear tat from?
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http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t220209-defrag-scandisk-damage.htmlOriginally posted by LancerVII:yea... i defrag almost every few days... 5 yrs liao... my harddisk still working fine... where did u hear tat from?
Contridicts with
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic70744.html
I guess its a common misconception.
Conclusion:
Defrag/scandisk doesnt cause damage -
One question,
Are we supposed to go into safe mode when we defrag?
Tick which options? -
It's up to you to use Safe Mode. Nobody has complained that defragging in Safe Mode kills Windows.
There's nothing to tick for disk defragmenting. Just run it. -
all electronic components have a shelf life. by repeatingly re-writing on a certain sector of the hard disk. it's likely that damage can be caused, not really because defragmenting is wrong, but more to do with a sub-standard harddisk be it design flaw, quality check, overheating, or simply ill-maintenance. why then do you think corrupted sector happens?
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if.... C:\ n D:\ is from the same hdd, just that its partitioned into 2 drives....
can i do my work on 1 drive while defragging the other? -
no problem dude.Originally posted by shinta:if.... C:\ n D:\ is from the same hdd, just that its partitioned into 2 drives....
can i do my work on 1 drive while defragging the other?
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only if its different drive?Originally posted by YI:no problem dude.
cos i read somewhere cannot do anything while defragging -
i don't see any problem if you intend to view documents or run a screen-saver from the same hard-disk during the defragment process. but you are advised to close them should there be a pop-up warning you that disk defragmenter had been resetted numerous time and are not able to continue. as a general advice, it's more efficient to defragment after office hour or during your bed-time. with the appropriate power setting, there will be no wastage whatsoever.Originally posted by shinde84:only if its different drive?
cos i read somewhere cannot do anything while defragging