MyKidzMom Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Just downloaded CCleaner and Defraggler on the recommendation of Kim Komando. Just a quick question... I haven't degragged my hard drvie since I have had the computer (about 3-1/2 years) and Defraggler says it will take about a day. Is it still okay to use the computer, or should I leave it totally alone so it can do its work? Thanks! Edited January 12, 2013 by Nergal clarified thread title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroozer Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I ignore the duration guesstimate. It will defrag faster if you don't interfere by multitasking. And I use only the super fast file defrag. Tick ☑ Filename and click Defrag Checked. Don't be surprised if file defrag is finished in a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 In my experience, trying to use a PC while the HDD is being defragged, can be aggravatingly slow. I usually run a defrag when I know I will be away from the PC, or let it run overnight if it has been a long time since my last defrag. JMO Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyKidzMom Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Got it! I don't have a problem leaving the computer alone, but my family might... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 That's why letting the defrag run overnight works best (for me) as long as the PC isn't set to automatically hibernate. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyKidzMom Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wow. So, it only took about 8 hours to complete the defrag. Freed up 14% of disc space. AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted January 12, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 12, 2013 glad it was as fast I've clarified thread title ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted January 12, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 12, 2013 That's why letting the defrag run overnight works best (for me) I think defragmenting while not using the computer is the best practice for a more thorough non-user uninterrupted defrag (of course keeping in mind that there's other stuff that will take place in the background that may slightly interfere but of course with no real concern such as antivirus programs auto-updating, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Knight Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I ignore the duration guesstimate. It will defrag faster if you don't interfere by multitasking. And I use only the super fast file defrag. Tick ☑ Filename and click Defrag Checked. Don't be surprised if file defrag is finished in a few minutes. HI Kroozer, I would very much appreciate so more info on what you wrote... is "the super fast defrag" accomplished by Ticking "Filename box"? Thanks !!! DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mta Posted December 18, 2016 Moderators Share Posted December 18, 2016 with the filename column ticked, only those files checked are defragged. without those ticked, clicking Defrag from the Drive tab will do your entire hard drive. my personal method for even quicker defragging is to Analyse, then on the File List tab, click the Size column to sort in descending size order, then select the first 10, 20, 100 (whatever suits your needs) and click Defrag Highlighted. I then repeat that process for the Fragments column. that way I only defrag the worst offenders; the biggest fragmented files and those with the most fragments. Backup now & backup often.It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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