Hi,
I have read that using degrag from a command line is better that using the programme from windows.
The programme presumably is the same, so can someone tell me the advantages of loading the programme through the command prompt.
Thanks

In addition to spcies' question; Can you view a fragentation map in vista? if so, How?
"species8350"

On Mon, 7 May 2007 08:22:02 +1000, "Acidburns" wrote:

Why do you feel the need to view a map? When you save a file to disk do you feel compelled to view a map of where it's being saved? I'm not trying to be a wise ass, I just really curious about the compulsion people have to view a map during defrag operations.

In my particular instance I wanted to view a map because I had a 140gb hdd with 100gb free, except windows would only let me shrink the partition 7gig.
I wanted to see whether data towards the end was stopping me from shrinking further. Viewing a map would tell me yes or no, defrag would fix and let me shrink further. no data would make me look into it further.
I'm not compelled to look at a defrag map for any reason other than necisity.
"Ashton Crusher"

They elected not to show a map for Vista's defrag. I'd download and try Perfect Disk free 30 days full functionality from Raxco that was considerably bettere when I compared them both for a couple months.
raxco.com
Considerable information is available on this blog for MSFT's Vista defrag: blogs.technet.com/filecab/archive/tags/Disk+Defragmenter/default.aspx
CH
"Acidburns"

Hi species 8350
Defrag from command line is not "better" but it has multiple switches so it has some options:
A quick note about Defrag.exe parameters in Windows Vista blogs.technet.com/filecab/archive/2006/10/19/a-quick-note-about-defrag-exe-parameters.aspx
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6000] Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Description: Locates and consolidates fragmented files on local volumes to improve system performance.
Syntax: defrag <volume> -a [-v] defrag <volume> [{-r | -w}] [-f] [-v] defrag -c [{-r | -w}] [-f] [-v]
Parameters:
Value Description
<volume> Specifies the drive letter or mount point path of the volume to be defragmented or analyzed.
-c Defragments all volumes on this computer.
-a Performs fragmentation analysis only.
-r Performs partial defragmentation (default). Attempts to consolidate only fragments smaller than 64 megabytes (MB).
-w Performs full defragmentation. Attempts to consolidate all file fragments, regardless of their size.
-f Forces defragmentation of the volume when free space is low.
-v Specifies verbose mode. The defragmentation and analysis output is more detailed.
-? Displays this help information.
Examples:
defrag d: defrag d:\vol\mountpoint -w -f defrag d: -a -v defrag -c -v
CH
"species8350"

If you have more than one drive, it lets you specify the drive. In the GUI version, I think it defrags all your drives.
"species8350"

what we all want is the % bar that was in XP. It does help to know how long the thing is going to take to defrag; not be at the whim on microsoft
"Ashton Crusher" wrote:

On May 7, 3:16 am, "Chad Harris" <vistaneedsmuchowork.net> wrote:

Chad
Thanks for the detail
I'll read you Blog.
best wishes
Sp
Ps. Any idea how long it will take to defrag a drive: 42GB used, 180GB unused 1.8 Dual core processor, 1GB RAM. Machine 1 month old - not used a lot

On May 7, 6:45 am, Mick wrote:

Mick,
I agree
Ps. feel free to answer the question I put to Chad - if you like
Best wishes