Manually defrag after a large delete
After a large delete from a full disk, it is best to manually activate the defrag program. But make sure you disconnect from the network before you do.
View ArticleWhy can’t my defrag process reach completion?
When I try to defrag my computer, it will not go past 2%.
View ArticleIs frequent defragging damaging to your hard drive?
Many years ago we were told that frequent defragging was or could be damaging to your hard drive. Is this still true or is it false?
View ArticleWhat is the best practice when defragmenting an MS application server?
What is the best practice when defragmenting an Exchange, SQL or other Microsoft application server?
View ArticleWhy is my defragging not working correctly?
I tried two times to defrag. Both times the bar went to 10% and stayed there. The last time I let it sit for five hours, and it did not move past the 10%. Any suggestions?
View ArticleIs it true that it isn’t neccessary to defrag RAID 5 systems?
I was told that it isn’t necessary to defrag RAID 5 systems and that it can, in fact, be harmful. Is this true?
View ArticleHow long should it take a computer to defragment?
How long should it take a computer to defragment?
View ArticleHow to compact and defragment the AD database
Methods used for defragmenting and compacting the Active Directory database.
View ArticleUse PageDefrag to defragment immovable system files
Fragmentation affects not just a system’s data and applications, but its system files as well. Sysinternals’ PageDefrag is the rare freeware tool that can defragment system files.
View ArticleIs an offline defragmentation really worth it?
This article explores when it’s worth it to perform an offline defragmentation and when to leave well enough alone.
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