Most times after performing a defrag on my XP computers, the graphical representation shows lots of "white" space between "blue" and even a bar or two of "red". The text log always shows 0% fragmented. Is performing multiple defrags worth the time?
2007-02-02 06:00:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The best thing to do would be to run defrag in safe mode. The red left over are files that are in use and cannot be moved. If you are in safe mode, there are no programs running and a defrag will be much more productive.
2007-02-02 06:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Review the report produced and you'll note that some of the files not defragged are open logs (mine are 1k files in 15 extents etc). If these really bother then copy them to a new file, delete the old file, rename the new file what the old was then defrag again.
The reason there is big white space is that the OS is written one place and apps and data in the middle. Usually defrag before installing something big (new game, etc). Then once every six months should do it.
I play games and save a lot, so after a lot of game saves I like to delete the saves I don't want (usually all of them) then defragment.
2007-02-02 14:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by Brett T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frank,
Multiple defrags or just defrags for that matter do not do what purported to do. Benchmark testing shows no noticeable performance improvement from a badly fragmented drive and the same drive after fragmentation.
I still do it and let me explain my theory and why.
I think the act of moving the file and rewriting it renews the magnetic field and a file is less likely to become corrupt. I have nothing to back that up except my personal opinion.
Norm
2007-02-02 14:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, It frees Up a lot more RAM (Random access memory) . It also compresses and files the space to speed Up Your computers response time. Making it run faster so you don't have to wait for your pictures and files to load. If Its showing like that, It probably means It hasn't been defragged in a while.
Try running an analyze, It should show up a box saying whether it needs defragging or not when its finished.
So yeah, Defragg it, I know it takes time, But It does compensate by making your computer run faster.
2007-02-02 14:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Amphyx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there are files that cannot be moved so they are left where they got installed. It leaves blank spaces by design and rerunning it won't change it.
2007-02-02 14:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by a1222256 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋