My computer analysed some files it could defrag. These are large files which I care about and don't want to damage. Does defragging damage or delete those files?
2007-12-19 00:33:02 · 4 answers · asked by drumroadster 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
DEFINITELY NO ......
you can find the meaning of defragment on wikipedia .....
In short , defragmentation means reorganise or rearrange the fragment and files on your hardisk .... It does this by physically reorganizing the contents of the disk to store the pieces of each file close together.....So when you want to use a certain file , it can be found quicker and this could save your time...
As defragment are actually make your file on your hard disk compact , it is immposible for it to remove any file on your hard disk without your permission .... So , don't worry as defragment can only bring benefits but no harm ..... Defragment can make your hard disk longer lasting too....
2007-12-19 01:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by INFINITY_2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hard drive has no physical problems AND if your file system has no errors, then it is perfectly safe to defrag without fear of losing or corrupting data.
If you haven't defragged or checked the health of your drives in a while, it might be useful to do the following.
To check for HDD problems, run the drive diagnostic utility provided by the HDD manufacturer.
To check for file system errors, run chkdsk/f so that windows can scan the disk and report/fix file system errors.
Once this is done, you can defrag. Ofcourse, the ultimate safety of your files ALSO depends on the defragmenter program that you use. The two safest ones I've seen are the built-in Windows defragmenter (but it takes a long time to run) and Diskeeper Pro (fast and reliable). Your data is safe with both of these.
If you are still hesitant, BACKUP your data before you do anything. Infact, it's always a GREAT idea to backup data regularly and before you do something new.
PS: Remember, to defrag a file, usually, you need free disk space equal to atleast 2x the size of the largest fragmented file.
2007-12-19 11:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by Waki Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not naturally but there are occasions where the pc might have problems and shut off during a defrag and what ever file it was defraging my be damaged...but thats it..
2007-12-19 08:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by newton3010 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defragmenting is a good thing, don't worry about it deleting or damaging your files.
2007-12-19 08:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by Flavor Vortex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋