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Fragmented Drive % W98SE

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by scl Aug 25, 2002 last reply Sep 21, 2002

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Before I defrag my hard drive - I want to know how fragmented my hard drive is.

In Windows 95 - when you open Defrag - before you start the defrag - in the dialog box, it tells you how much the drive is fragmented. (1%, 10%, etc.)

In Windows 98SE - it doesn't tell you.
How do you tell how much the drive is fragmented in Windows 98SE?

I opened Defragmenter in W98SE - at the intial screen - there are 3 tabs at the bottom - OK - Exit - Settings.

If you then click Settings - all it does is give you some options.

To start Defrag - if you click OK - and it starts running -there are then 3 tabs at the bottom:

Stop - Resume - Show Details

I clicked Show Details - a white window came up - but no where did I see anything like: Drive Fragmented 12%, etc.
How do find out how much your hard drive is Fragmented in W98SE before you start the Defragmentation Process?

Thanks

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by djent Aug 25, 2002

Use Diskeeper from Executive Software, its faster and better in many ways.

by mtberjim Aug 25, 2002

It works well and gives more info than you'll ever need.

by cglrcng9 Aug 25, 2002

The Norton Utilities "Speed Disk" application tells you the % of fragmentation before you decide to defrag. (my personal opinion is it does a much better job than Windows Defrag. utility), and will also set your swap file size, or optimize, etc.. Also comes with Norton AV (1 yr. subscription), WIN Doctor, WIN Disk Dr., One Button Check, Live Update, Go Back, and a whole host of other utilities. I use/suggest to home use clients the Norton Utilities 2002 Pro, cost is about $30.00 on the net butwell worth the coin.