Jump to content

Is it optimal to disable Windows built-in defrag if i use Defraggler?


necros

Recommended Posts

  • Moderators

optimal?, Yes, why would you want 2 defraggers running on the same drive? :)

Backup now & backup often.
It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.
Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

optimal?, Yes, why would you want 2 defraggers running on the same drive? :)

 

As a "not at all, computer savvy", I'm always afraid of getting in some sort of trouble. I've been using the free CCleaner version for years, and I was using the Windows <scheduled> Defragmenter. 

 

Now that I've bought the CCleaner Pro Plus, (comes with all the trimmings :lol: ) I transferred the Windows Defragmenter to my Documents, and disabled the <schedule>.

 

Should I not renew my Licensed Subscription, next year, for whatever reason, I can always reactivate Defragmenter.  

 

But yes, I have only one Defraggler running...CCleaner. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Moderators

Maybe make some notes before installing? Cause common users will not know that built-in should be disabled.

 

it's not so much that it should be disabled, there just wouldn't be any point in having the Windows defragger run on a schedule if you are going to use DF.

 

I thought at one point in the past DF used to turn off the Windows scheduled defrag process but I'm not sure now since getting a SSD a few years back.

Backup now & backup often.
It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.
Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 5 months later...
  • Moderators

I'm not sure what you are chasing?

 

Do you want to know if Windows Defragmenter does or should get disabled automatically when Defraggler is installed?

Backup now & backup often.
It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.
Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Moderators

If you're using Defraggler only and not using Windows to optimise your disk at all then disabling the one built into Windows will allow Defraggler to operate without having to constantly undo what Windows does.

 

Actually it's like that with any defrag software they often do not complement each other at all and will only undo what each other have did since they each have their own algorithms.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Moderators

just don't use Windows defrag, and turn it's default schedule of weekly.

Backup now & backup often.
It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.
Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.