Is it possible to remote (with MMC) disk defrag other w2k computer

[Guest]

The Microsoft Management Console is currently connected to a remote computer.

This version of Disk Defragmenter does not support the defragmentation of
remote volumes.
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That was taken from the MMC with the Comptuer Management Snap-In of another
computer, i have a large number of computers that are all new this year (some
last) that it is about time to start looking at micro-manageing them.

1. Is their a way to remotely setup / run disk defrag for the primary C:\
drive (it's all that they have)


2. Slightly off topic, but is their a way to remotely connect to their file
systems (without sharing the drives or what not) I would like to clean out
alot of the temp folders before defragging

 

[me]

1) yes but you need the full version of diskeeper and diskeeper server is
the only one that you can run defrag remotely. can't do it from workstation
to workstation

2) without sharing - no. just use the administrative share c$ that is
hidden by default

 

[Greg Hayes/Raxco Software]

Not possible with the built-in defragmenter. With a 3rd party defragmenter,
it can be possible.

- Greg/Raxco Software
Microsoft MVP - Windows File System

Disclaimer: I work for Raxco Software, the maker of PerfectDisk - a
commercial defrag utility, as a systems engineer in the support department.

Want to email me? Delete ntloader.

 

[Greg Hayes/Raxco Software]

"is their a way to remotely connect to their file systems (without sharing
the drives or what not) I would like to clean out alot of the temp folders
before defragging"

You could always access via the Admin share (ie. C$).


- Greg/Raxco Software
Microsoft MVP - Windows File System

Disclaimer: I work for Raxco Software, the maker of PerfectDisk - a
commercial defrag utility, as a systems engineer in the support department.

Want to email me? Delete ntloader.