G
Guest
my computer keep saying some files on this volume could not be defragmented.
how can i fix it?
how can i fix it?
T
Ted Zieglar
That is by design. It has no effect on your computer. Don't worry, just
enjoy.
enjoy.
W
Wesley Vogel
Either the files were in use and could not be defragged or you might not
have enough free space. It also depends on what those files are.
Files Excluded by the Disk Defragmenter Tool
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/227350
It means that everything got defragmented than can be defragmented. Don't
worry, be happy.
Except the files listed below and they are not included in the
defragmentation report...
Files That You Cannot Defragment
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/c28621675.mspx
[[After you defragment a volume, you can view the defragmentation report to
see the results. The report includes a list of files that remain fragmented
(having two or more fragments). Some reasons that a file might remain
fragmented include:
* The volume lacks adequate contiguous free space to defragment all files.
Disk Defragmenter requires at least 15 percent free disk space to completely
defragment a volume.
* During defragmentation, a new file is created on the volume in disk space
that was previously free space. In this case, if Disk Defragmenter tries to
move a file to that space to defragment the file, the move fails and the
file remains fragmented.
* The file is the master file table (MFT) on an NTFS volume. Because the
first fragment of the MFT cannot be moved, the MFT is typically contained
within two fragments when sufficient space is available on the volume. If
the MFT is contained within three or more fragments, Disk Defragmenter looks
for free space where the MFT might fit. If sufficient free space exists, the
MFT is moved as a whole (minus the first fragment). If space is not
available, the MFT is not defragmented.
* The file is permanently excluded, in which case it might appear in the
defragmentation report as still being fragmented no matter how many times
you defragment the volume. The following files are permanently excluded from
being defragmented.
* Bootsect.dos
* Safeboot.fs
* Safeboot.csv
* Safeboot.rsv
* Hiberfil.sys
* Memory.dmp
* Paging file ]]
from...
Windows XP Resource Kit: Troubleshooting Disks and File Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/c28621675.mspx
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In
have enough free space. It also depends on what those files are.
Files Excluded by the Disk Defragmenter Tool
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/227350
It means that everything got defragmented than can be defragmented. Don't
worry, be happy.
Except the files listed below and they are not included in the
defragmentation report...
Files That You Cannot Defragment
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/c28621675.mspx
[[After you defragment a volume, you can view the defragmentation report to
see the results. The report includes a list of files that remain fragmented
(having two or more fragments). Some reasons that a file might remain
fragmented include:
* The volume lacks adequate contiguous free space to defragment all files.
Disk Defragmenter requires at least 15 percent free disk space to completely
defragment a volume.
* During defragmentation, a new file is created on the volume in disk space
that was previously free space. In this case, if Disk Defragmenter tries to
move a file to that space to defragment the file, the move fails and the
file remains fragmented.
* The file is the master file table (MFT) on an NTFS volume. Because the
first fragment of the MFT cannot be moved, the MFT is typically contained
within two fragments when sufficient space is available on the volume. If
the MFT is contained within three or more fragments, Disk Defragmenter looks
for free space where the MFT might fit. If sufficient free space exists, the
MFT is moved as a whole (minus the first fragment). If space is not
available, the MFT is not defragmented.
* The file is permanently excluded, in which case it might appear in the
defragmentation report as still being fragmented no matter how many times
you defragment the volume. The following files are permanently excluded from
being defragmented.
* Bootsect.dos
* Safeboot.fs
* Safeboot.csv
* Safeboot.rsv
* Hiberfil.sys
* Memory.dmp
* Paging file ]]
from...
Windows XP Resource Kit: Troubleshooting Disks and File Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/c28621675.mspx
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In
G
Guest
http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
May want to upgrade to the real deal, XP defrag's big bro, from Diskeeper
Corp., formerly Executive Software Inc.
Diskeeper 10 should allow a boot time defrag, this will defrag the MFT,
paging file and busy system files at boot time..
Cheers..
j;-j
May want to upgrade to the real deal, XP defrag's big bro, from Diskeeper
Corp., formerly Executive Software Inc.
Diskeeper 10 should allow a boot time defrag, this will defrag the MFT,
paging file and busy system files at boot time..
Cheers..
j;-j
T
Ted Zieglar
Third party defrag programs are a waste of money for most home users. If
you're running a server or a busy network, third party defraggers are
for you. On the other hand, if you're a fairly typical user of a
standalone PC or even a home network, you don't need anything more than
Windows' own defragmenter.
By way of illustration, I recently installed Diskeeper trialware. The
first thing I did after installing the program was to analyze my hard
disk. Keep in mind that my computer is more than 4 years old, and in all
that time I have relied exclusively on Windows Defragmenter. I have
manually defragged exactly twice: once after installing Service Pack 2
and one other time just for the heck of it. And I use my computer
extensively nearly every day.
Here's what Diskeeper had to say about my hard disk:
Volume System (C
"Fragmentation percentage:
Volume fragmentation = 0 %
Data fragmentation = 0 %"
"This is a slightly fragmented volume."
"The overall health of volume C: is not currently affected
by fragmentation due to the low level of fragmentation.
There are no volume health issues related to fragmentation."
Volume Files (D
"Fragmentation percentage:
Volume fragmentation = 0 %
Data fragmentation = 0 %"
"This is a slightly fragmented volume."
"The overall health of volume D: is not currently affected
by fragmentation due to the low level of fragmentation."
you're running a server or a busy network, third party defraggers are
for you. On the other hand, if you're a fairly typical user of a
standalone PC or even a home network, you don't need anything more than
Windows' own defragmenter.
By way of illustration, I recently installed Diskeeper trialware. The
first thing I did after installing the program was to analyze my hard
disk. Keep in mind that my computer is more than 4 years old, and in all
that time I have relied exclusively on Windows Defragmenter. I have
manually defragged exactly twice: once after installing Service Pack 2
and one other time just for the heck of it. And I use my computer
extensively nearly every day.
Here's what Diskeeper had to say about my hard disk:
Volume System (C
"Fragmentation percentage:
Volume fragmentation = 0 %
Data fragmentation = 0 %"
"This is a slightly fragmented volume."
"The overall health of volume C: is not currently affected
by fragmentation due to the low level of fragmentation.
There are no volume health issues related to fragmentation."
Volume Files (D
"Fragmentation percentage:
Volume fragmentation = 0 %
Data fragmentation = 0 %"
"This is a slightly fragmented volume."
"The overall health of volume D: is not currently affected
by fragmentation due to the low level of fragmentation."
G
Guest
Hi Ted,
I agree, the OP may very well come to the same conclusion after trying the
Diskeeper trialware Home or Pro edition, that will be her/their call..
You don't mention whether you tried the Home, Pro, or Premier version
trialware..?
I have been a Diskeeper Pro user since version 7 and use ver 9 now, I am
completely happy with the softwares performance to date.. I recently setup a
buddy with ver 10 Home Edition and he liked the "set it and forget it"
feature and the boot time defrag capability and remarked on it's speed (FAST).
I had him check the feature comparison chart, it compares Windows built-in
edition with all three current editions of Diskeeper..
Remember, XP's defrag program is actually third party software, licensed
to/for Windows XP by Executive Software International Inc. I believe, correct
me if I'm wrong.. So, upgrading is a normal response to aging or dated
software, ya think..?
I personally don't feel the need to upgrade to version 10 pro or Premier,
ver 9 Pro works fine without the face-lift, so to speak, for now anyway.. I
really don't miss (been several years now) the original/inbuilt XP Diskeeper,
what version was it anyway..?
To each his (or her) own, I guess..
Cheers..
j;-j
I agree, the OP may very well come to the same conclusion after trying the
Diskeeper trialware Home or Pro edition, that will be her/their call..
You don't mention whether you tried the Home, Pro, or Premier version
trialware..?
I have been a Diskeeper Pro user since version 7 and use ver 9 now, I am
completely happy with the softwares performance to date.. I recently setup a
buddy with ver 10 Home Edition and he liked the "set it and forget it"
feature and the boot time defrag capability and remarked on it's speed (FAST).
I had him check the feature comparison chart, it compares Windows built-in
edition with all three current editions of Diskeeper..
Remember, XP's defrag program is actually third party software, licensed
to/for Windows XP by Executive Software International Inc. I believe, correct
me if I'm wrong.. So, upgrading is a normal response to aging or dated
software, ya think..?
I personally don't feel the need to upgrade to version 10 pro or Premier,
ver 9 Pro works fine without the face-lift, so to speak, for now anyway.. I
really don't miss (been several years now) the original/inbuilt XP Diskeeper,
what version was it anyway..?
To each his (or her) own, I guess..
Cheers..
j;-j
D
Dr Teeth
I was just thinking how wonderful life was, when Ted Zieglar
Depends what you do with it. I can get a 0% disk fragmented to 10% in
about two weeks.
--
Cheers,
Guy
** Stress - the condition brought about by having to
** resist the temptation to beat the living daylights
** out of someone who richly deserves it.
Depends what you do with it. I can get a 0% disk fragmented to 10% in
about two weeks.
--
Cheers,
Guy
** Stress - the condition brought about by having to
** resist the temptation to beat the living daylights
** out of someone who richly deserves it.