Best method to defrag if keeping MP running?

mzemina · 2006-04-13, 18:25

I want to defrag my disk (maybe twice a week) but I keep MP running 24x7. Does anyone have a good method (or best defrag program to use) to shut down MP (it would be best to shut down MP - right?), run defrag util allow it to finish and start MP again?

Mike

Smirnuff · 2006-04-13, 19:18

O&O Defrag would get my vote. Have used it on workstations, servers for years and have never had a problem with it. Its auto defragmentation works well and can be configured to use minimal resources, you can set and forget.

No need to stop an application with most defrag apps.

mzemina · 2006-04-13, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smirnuff

O&O Defrag would get my vote. Have used it on workstations, servers for years and have never had a problem with it. Its auto defragmentation works well and can be configured to use minimal resources, you can set and forget.

No need to stop an application with most defrag apps.

Thanks Smirnuff!
That sounds good and I think they just offered me a new version at a reduced price.
Mike

Spragleknas · 2006-04-13, 19:46

Well, I never tried O&O, but ppl seem to recommend Disk Keeper 10.

I belive the "Set it and forget it" will come in hand. Trial available.

ASiDiE · 2006-04-13, 20:34

I have also been using the new diskeeper 10... seems to work great... I use the set it and forget it at night... ususaly when I am not recording anything. I also set up another option they have called I-FASST. This is supposed to check to see what files you use the most and then put them on the fastest part of the drive... Takes a week or so for it to get your patterns down, but seems to be working.

mzemina · 2006-04-13, 20:39

Thanks for each of your replies.

ASiDiE - Do you keep MP running while it is defragging? Is the I-FASST the method you use on the HTPC computer all the time?

Mike

wortelsoft · 2006-04-13, 20:47

Since Windows Xp the windows defrag is now also a command line utility. Which makes it possible to schedule the defragmentation.

just type the following in at a cmd prompt to schedule to defrag drive c: every wednesday at 2AM:

at 2:00 every:w defrag c: /f

Best thing: its free

Windows XP can optimize itself as well it does this every three days whem the computer is idle. Or kick this of by hand by ussing cmd prompt:

Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks (case sensitive)

mzemina · 2006-04-13, 21:39

Thanks wortelsoft!

ASiDiE · 2006-04-13, 21:45

I set it to run from 2 am to 3 am. I am usually not recording any shows at this time. I do this every day so it's not defraging only takes about 10 min, if that. I then run the i-fasst from 3am to 4am. MP is always on. Diskeeper is very good at defraging your computer while you are using it and you will never even notice..

Spragleknas · 2006-04-18, 22:06

wortelsoft:
Free - yes (or "included"
Good - ??? - there are better defrag. apps out there....

2006-04-13, 18:25	#1 (permalink)
mzemina Retired Team Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Country:	Best method to defrag if keeping MP running? I want to defrag my disk (maybe twice a week) but I keep MP running 24x7. Does anyone have a good method (or best defrag program to use) to shut down MP (it would be best to shut down MP - right?), run defrag util allow it to finish and start MP again? Mike

2006-04-13, 19:46	#4 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	Well, I never tried O&O, but ppl seem to recommend Disk Keeper 10. I belive the "Set it and forget it" will come in hand. Trial available. __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-04-13, 20:34	#5 (permalink)
ASiDiE Portal Tester Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Age: 32 Posts: 891 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My System	I have also been using the new diskeeper 10... seems to work great... I use the set it and forget it at night... ususaly when I am not recording anything. I also set up another option they have called I-FASST. This is supposed to check to see what files you use the most and then put them on the fastest part of the drive... Takes a week or so for it to get your patterns down, but seems to be working. __________________ I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!

2006-04-13, 21:45	#9 (permalink)
ASiDiE Portal Tester Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Age: 32 Posts: 891 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My System	I set it to run from 2 am to 3 am. I am usually not recording any shows at this time. I do this every day so it's not defraging only takes about 10 min, if that. I then run the i-fasst from 3am to 4am. MP is always on. Diskeeper is very good at defraging your computer while you are using it and you will never even notice.. __________________ I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!

2006-04-18, 22:06	#10 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,813 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	wortelsoft: Free - yes (or "included" Good - ??? - there are better defrag. apps out there.... __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2006-04-13, 19:18	#2 (permalink)
Smirnuff Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 630 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post My System	O&O Defrag would get my vote. Have used it on workstations, servers for years and have never had a problem with it. Its auto defragmentation works well and can be configured to use minimal resources, you can set and forget. No need to stop an application with most defrag apps.

2006-04-13, 20:39	#6 (permalink)
mzemina Retired Team Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Country:	Thanks for each of your replies. ASiDiE - Do you keep MP running while it is defragging? Is the I-FASST the method you use on the HTPC computer all the time? Mike

2006-04-13, 20:47	#7 (permalink)
wortelsoft Portal Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Age: 32 Posts: 374 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Since Windows Xp the windows defrag is now also a command line utility. Which makes it possible to schedule the defragmentation. just type the following in at a cmd prompt to schedule to defrag drive c: every wednesday at 2AM: at 2:00 every:w defrag c: /f Best thing: its free Windows XP can optimize itself as well it does this every three days whem the computer is idle. Or kick this of by hand by ussing cmd prompt: Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks (case sensitive)

2006-04-13, 21:39	#8 (permalink)
mzemina Retired Team Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Smith, AR Posts: 2,045 Thanks: 36 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Country:	Thanks wortelsoft!

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