slow defrag
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i just added a stick of ram. start up time seems to be the same and defragmentation seems to be much slower, it seems that before adding ram..it was much faster ?
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hdd space low?
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factors that slow down defrag:
low hdd space - you need at least 15% free to defrag...but that's the minimum
level of fragmentation
and sometimes
the defragger you are using
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Windows Defragger is not good. Try this:
Diskeeper lite (Freeware)
http://www.webattack.com/get/dkeeperlite.shtml
Download from this page. Do not go to the new link as it is no longer available from there. The Developers are getting this freeware off the net as they want you to buy there new product (Trialware) Works with XP
Free version offers speed but lacks automation of other versions of file-management utility(Paid) -
Very good tips to follow while defragging:
1) Don't have any screensaver running in the background.
2) Don't use your comp while defragging.
3) Don't leave unnecessary applications running in the background. -
I use O & O professional, but I still follow the basic rules of degragging conduct i just listed above.
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but i didnt add much files to it after my new ram that causes the lag mah...
maybe i try the progs over the weekend