DOS ain't dead - Defragmentation FAT32 volumes

Defragmentation FAT32 volumes (Users)

posted by rr , Berlin, Germany, 07.07.2008, 07:46

> > BTW, why defrag at all?
>
> Fragmented files make the drive heads work harder, bringing crash day
> faster. They also increase the chances of getting cross-linked files.

But the defragmention process also stresses the HDD a lot.

> memory speed. In fact, if you switch to a laptop or other small machine,
> even nominal drive speed will likely be reduced (5400 rps is still common,
> don't ask about access times).

You mean 5,400 rpm, of course. :-)

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