ComputerWhiz Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I want to defrag my HDD (it's at 28% fragmentation) and I want to defrag the free space to prevent future fragmentation. Should I run a regular defrag first and then defrag the free space or should I defrag the free space first and then do a regular defrag? Or does it not matter what order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted October 9, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) you can't really prevent future fragmentation. Windows starts fragmenting immediately after a defrag (maybe even during it). 28% fragmentation is very low (with 20% being an optimal fragmentation). However I believe it's files then freespace but don't fully recall as i've let windows own defrag work since windows 7 Edited October 9, 2020 by Nergal more than just arguing my point 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...
trium Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 with defraggler... try the "file list" -defragmentation - relatively fast with good fragmentation-result Versions of CCleaner Cloud; Introduction Ccleaner Cloud; Ccleaner-->System-Requirements; Ccleaner FAQ´s; Ccleaner builds; Scheduling Ccleaner Free Es ist möglich, keine Fehler zu machen und dennoch zu verlieren. Das ist kein Zeichen von Schwäche. Das ist das Leben -> "Picard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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