Using Computer While Defragging

[shn]

I defrag every now and then. Seeing as how it takes a while sometimes Ill just hop on my laptop or something and wait for the defrag to finish. But recently I started to continue to use my computer while the defrag was in process and I didnt notice any major performance problems while doing so.

I was wondering if that would have any effect on the initial defrag process. And if anyone else uses their computer while its defragging

[Supernode]

If you set the priority as low for your defragprog in the task manager, it works fine.

[harrycary]

Using your PC while defragging will slow down the process. Imagine trying to change the oil in your car while driving it down the road.

It's wise to shut down all unnecessary programs and leave your PC alone.

[imported_The__One]

Holy shit!! defragging! I had completely forgotten about that.....it's been 1 year since I last defragged!!!

Thanks for reminding me...gonna do it tonight

[Supernode]

I really dont know, but I defrag everyday, Its like spanking the monkey. :ph34r:
Need help, please :blink:

[KUALKIERA]

Originally posted by Supernode@1 August 2003 - 17:08
I really dont know, but I defrag everyday, Its like spanking the monkey. :ph34r:
Need help, please :blink:
in this forum some1 said is not good to do it to often.........defrag ............no probl with spanking the monkey ;)
edit= I think u should leave it alone while doingit

[Xilo]

Ya, it's best to just leave the computer alone when defragging.

[shn]

Originally posted by Xilo@1 August 2003 - 11:01
Ya, it's best to just leave the computer alone when defragging.
Well its not a prob for me because I have more than one computer. However, its taking me 4 hours and Im only 28% through the defrag I started earlier on my main computer that I use most often. For anyone else that would suck if they only had one pc and had to just leave it alone :lol: . Then again I have huge hard drives and that may be why it takes so long.

[Supernode]

Oh yah, my harddisk is about 25cm.
Spank that!

[shn]

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[[B][O][T]]

I never defrag My computer :blink:

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[shn]

Originally posted by [B][O][T]@1 August 2003 - 11:59
I never defrag My computer :blink:

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:o Why?

[N£MO]

Originally posted by shn+1 August 2003 - 19:03--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (shn @ 1 August 2003 - 19:03)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-[T],1 August 2003 - 11:59] I never defrag My computer&nbsp; :blink:

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:o Why? [/quote]
Yes,i would be interested to know why you never defrag.......

[Izagaia]

I just set the auto-scheduler to defrag once a month through Norton. My system usually runs all night fridays performing scheduled tasks. Virus-scan, live update, system & registry check, etc... It starts at about 11:00pm and I just leave it alone. I tried using a couple of times while scanning or error checking or defragging, however my whimpy p4 1.7ghz slows to less than a crawl. :(

[boyzeee]

defrag will not harm your hard drive in any way, also defrag in safe mode its more eefishunt :rolleyes: if you use your pc during defrag the files you are using wont get defragd, and these are prob programs you use the most if you feel the need to keep using whilst its defragin, and though it will look like ya drive is in order it will ultimately be more fragmented than before. :ph34r:

[[B][O][T]]

Originally posted by shn+1 August 2003 - 20:03--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (shn @ 1 August 2003 - 20:03)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-[T],1 August 2003 - 11:59] I never defrag My computer&nbsp; :blink:

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:o Why? [/quote]
Idunno....I don&#39;t think I&#39;ve too, everything is running perfect....however I format My harddisk 1-2 times a year or so.

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[Supernode]

Stupid to not defrag, the best tweak of all.
Why have an fragmented disk?
Wank Wank
Wont hurt, only :huh:

[boyzeee]

no arguments here&#33; defragin is a must, even more so when filesharing, windows is notorious for not putting things back where they should be, also manage your paging file yourself as this gets split up all over the drive, very inhefishunt innit, turn it off then restart in safe mode(f8 at boot) defrag then set start page file (or virtual memory) at say 1000mb and max page file at the same 1000mb this will keep your page file in the same place and constant and it wont fragment, much more hefishunt innit :blink:

if any1 wants a detailed step by step in how to do this i happy to oblige. :D

[Eradication]

Originally posted by Izagaia@1 August 2003 - 20:56
I just set the auto-scheduler to defrag once a month through Norton. My system usually runs all night fridays performing scheduled tasks. Virus-scan, live update, system & registry check, etc... It starts at about 11:00pm and I just leave it alone. I tried using a couple of times while scanning or error checking or defragging.
That&#39;s cool Izagaia, and that&#39;s a good idea too&#33;

I do all of the big projects (virus-scan, defraging both drives, download, etc) manually before I go to bed. That seems to be the most easiest way. While my monitor is off :P

[Rocktron]

Defragging is a good thing.
Using your pc while doing it has NO effect on the proces, but it has some on your programs that you use while running it. (it slows down)

But no real harm done when you do this tho..

[sparsely]

Wednesday is my maintenance day.
Do Spybot, Ad-Aware (if SB found anything, cache/temp/unnecessary file dump, registry repair, full system virus scan,
disc check, then defrag.

I leave it alone while it does that. I usually go out for a while or something....do laundry....stand around in the
garage....etc.

I just don&#39;t think it&#39;s helpful to be using files your defrag program may be trying to move elsewhere.

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Sparsely@3 August 2003 - 01:24
Wednesday is my maintenance day.
Do Spybot, Ad-Aware
i check with adaware/spybot at least once a day

having tracking cookie&#39;s for a week is a little dangerous, surely?

:blink:

[rojak]

Uh, how do i schedule the XP to auto run spybot, adaware, disk cleanup and antivirus full scan then defrag then auto shutdown? :ph34r:

thnaks&#33;&#33;