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consolidate free space on defrag
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tkloth
2006-05-05 17:01:09 UTC
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I have XP w/SP2. I notice the disk defragger doesn't consolidate free space
like in older Windows operating systems. How do I do this or is it even
necessary any more? I'm getting into video editing and would like large
hunks of free space for the movie files.

Tim
Doug Knox MS-MVP
2006-05-05 18:55:19 UTC
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You're correct, it only defragments the files, not consolidate free space. You'll need a 3rd party defragger, such as Perfect Disk.
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Post by tkloth
I have XP w/SP2. I notice the disk defragger doesn't consolidate free space
like in older Windows operating systems. How do I do this or is it even
necessary any more? I'm getting into video editing and would like large
hunks of free space for the movie files.
Tim
Geminate
2006-05-07 03:40:02 UTC
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Perfect Disk is the best defragmenter that money can buy.
Post by Doug Knox MS-MVP
You're correct, it only defragments the files, not consolidate free space. You'll need a 3rd party defragger, such as Perfect Disk.
--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
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Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
Post by tkloth
I have XP w/SP2. I notice the disk defragger doesn't consolidate free space
like in older Windows operating systems. How do I do this or is it even
necessary any more? I'm getting into video editing and would like large
hunks of free space for the movie files.
Tim
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