is it possible to defrag automatically in XP?
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is it possible to defrag automatically in XP?
I'm regularly uploading and deleting lots of data so if I could set the computer up to defrag each night at say 3am it would be great. Does anyone know if this can be done in XP?
Thanks for your help,
MrS
Thanks for your help,
MrS
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From: Lincolnshire
Recently, many computer magazines have been giving away a defrag program which only runs when the processor is 'idle'. This has the advantage of defragging when you go for a beer, or otherwise leave the computer on unnatended.
trying not to advertise (for a free program) it is called 'Ashampoo Magical Defrag', this may still be available as a back issue. PM me if you want magazine and issue details.
trying not to advertise (for a free program) it is called 'Ashampoo Magical Defrag', this may still be available as a back issue. PM me if you want magazine and issue details.
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From: Dublin, Ireland. (No, I just live here.)
Yes - I'd do it like this:
1) figure out the command line version of what you're trying to do. This one's easy: DEFRAG X:
(where X: is the drive in question)
2) Open Control Panel, Scheduled Tasks, Add Scheduled Task. Follow the "wizard" instructions to enter the task, the time(s). etc.
1) figure out the command line version of what you're trying to do. This one's easy: DEFRAG X:
(where X: is the drive in question)
2) Open Control Panel, Scheduled Tasks, Add Scheduled Task. Follow the "wizard" instructions to enter the task, the time(s). etc.
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From: Shrewsbury
Another reliable one which can be scheduled is iobit http://www.iobit.com/iobitsmartdefrag.html#
Forgot to add that it's free too!
Forgot to add that it's free too!
Last edited by OverTq; 7th August 2007 at 08:38. Reason: IT'S FREE!
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From: fairly close to the colonial capitol
Along with the Good advise offered already, Master Surrey...
Have surplus cash ?
We use a data drive that resides within the PC (IDE/SCSI/SATA) as an add-on. Or perhaps a USB/SCSI external drive would be best for your setup.
You can create two or more partitions on the new drive once installed/recognised by your operating system. Choose NTFS file system (best for Win XP/2000 or Vista operating systems.)
Use one drive (partition) for the busy downloads/uploads area. The larger partition could hold the files you wish to keep. (Copy)
Every now and then, a reformat of the 'download' drive will have it back in top form. The Windows physical drive and all of the installed programs/data files would be mostly unaffected using the extra drive.
Good Luck!
We use a data drive that resides within the PC (IDE/SCSI/SATA) as an add-on. Or perhaps a USB/SCSI external drive would be best for your setup.
You can create two or more partitions on the new drive once installed/recognised by your operating system. Choose NTFS file system (best for Win XP/2000 or Vista operating systems.)
Use one drive (partition) for the busy downloads/uploads area. The larger partition could hold the files you wish to keep. (Copy)
Every now and then, a reformat of the 'download' drive will have it back in top form. The Windows physical drive and all of the installed programs/data files would be mostly unaffected using the extra drive.
Good Luck!
