Howto Defragment on Idle + what is defragmenting (see descr)

[brootdoom]

Thx jimmyr i wish you would keep making vids

[brendon45vriesendorp]

very very very cool

[DIEaHEROdotNET]

genius

[jaksbrooks]

well done mate, i like your video

[cheoleo2500]

I use Smart Defrag xD

[TheGFxTutorials]

im de-fragging CSS, will this increase the speed and make it run smoother too?

[cheoleo2500]

@TheGFxTutorials My friend does that and he says it does.

[delacerdaa]

What`s a matter with the defrag system that comes with the PC`S?

[CamMikeProduction]

What exsactly douse defraging my harddrive do and can it change anything??? thanks.

[cazyblood3]

once you defrag your drive you must restart your pc

[maximefcom]

jkdefrag is not named MyDefrag

[donbay2010]

cool..but can it be used with windows 7?

[ShermanSung1]

you rule jimmy!

[jasonvigo171]

Smart Defrag™ by iobit is a good choice

it runs in the background and automatically defrags when cpu runs below a user set parameter, as soon as it reaches above that it stops.

very transparent and efficient

recommend by Cnet for those that care

[calicowboy1975]

i like smart defrag but only thing lacking is absence of boot time defragment

[hto1971]

or you can be safe and on you disktop go to start than system tool than defrmenter and if you defrag shut off the scren saver it will take to long omg

[kervin1000]

yeah 7zip is awsome

[MyBrotherDanny]

I can't tell you how many times WinRAR has screwed up my pc, for all the people watching this use any other zip EXEPT WinRAR...

[hax0rman101]

7zip is the best (:

[VampiricMidget]

you're the only one.

[calicowboy1975]

ive been using winrar for years , a magority of files i get are in rar format so i cant really switch to 7 zip to be honest i had more probs with 7 zip and now last time i checked winrar has added 7z support

[bL1zZ4rDzZuU]

nice...

[S0c0J0e]

why the fuck is this kid screaming at me??????????????

Defraggler

[razor005]

lol

[torresgoal9]

does it speed up your computer?

[PosterStudios]

You listen to him. :P

[kizzokat]

You can lose the ability to recover documents with defragmenters though (if you're not careful!). Be careful about chosing your settings, or you'll REALLY lose documents when your computer shuts down without notice.

Scary!

[DannyBoi56]

Use Linux EXT3 Journaling File System. You will never have to defrag again.

[AbyssalKing]

Thank you!

[ltech12]

Thanks!

[Gaz0707]

Thanks for not speaking in typical monotone. I actually enjoyed listening to this.

[LanceUppercut01]

does this work for windows 95?

[DannyBoi56]

Get XP.

[xXxmidgexXx]

Its XP but in 98/95 skin. I dont know XD!

I have win vista. And it aint bad

[crazybigyo]

how can i delete things on my hdd that i don't need cause a lot of stuff i dunno if my computer needs it to run. my hdd is 80 gb and i only have like 6 gb's of space. and i really don't have that much on my computer. i just have skype, aim, firefox, and basic windows programs. any suggestions?

[n00borama]

In my computer type into the address bar "%temp%", shift+delete all files in there, that may free up some space. Note it will error and say a file is in use if it hits a temporary file from a current windows logon.

[DangerousPirate]

What's wrong with the microsoft given fragmentation program how is JKdefrag better?

[emilsgarjanis]

It's fast, easy and it uses "different" defragmenting "method", which is lot better!

[brownrob09]

Great!

[davecoolsdf]

you're the man jimmy

[killeramn2000]

I use defraggler

[THEMIZKID]

dude i love the vids, you are the reason why i learned how to host a website (i am still hosting too) in jkdefrag if you click on the application in windos folder the .exe you can choose a different screensaver for ehen it is done. please come out with more videos in the future

[DeeJayRoyalT]

Jimmy, is there any advantage or disadvantage to defragging in DOS mode as opposed to Windows?

[LegendKillerO2Jammer]

Hmm..There's also free IOBit Defragmenter, can do defragment while idle too..But based on my experience, it's doesn't defrag while idle lol!

(WARNING: IOBit is BETA!)

[StormFlip]

"And i can set the settings....oh i guess it doesn't have settings, but i can set a wait time"

funny

[ttk1opc]

fragmenting should never occur, its a microsoft thing, GNU/linux will not fragment in the first place.

[calrogman]

It will, it just defrags on the fly, all the time, if necassary.

[Piratesteves]

Hey, I was wondering when I put that screensaver in my c:\windows , how can I tell its defragmenting when im idle? So far I haven't really seen any thing that shows it doing something.

[gusti77]

Jimmy's tutorials are the best! My laptop is running so much faster now, after a couple weeks of constantly defragging on idle (it has a huge HD)

I would love to see some linux tutorials on the channel.

[MasutaMantoruri]

loving the tutorials dude keep at it

[scutterbear]

I downloaded the JKdefrag and ran it yesterday. I even let it run all night. 24 hours later, it was still running. LOL, is this normal??

Granted, the drive I was defragging is 80G and probably hasn't been properly defragged in a long time. The drive is almost completely full. But should it take that long?

[jimmyrcom]

if you got p2p or other downloading going on it will do it infinitely.

[scutterbear]

No, I didnt have anything else running. I shut down everything else. I wasn't downloading anything.

It said it was at 100% at 4am this morning. I checked it at 10am and same thing and it was still running.

I am not a computer expert by any means. Pretty much a novice. So I was just wondering if I should have left it running. I dont really know how to tell if it completely did the job.

[jimmyrcom]

every time it reruns it scans the disk to see if there's any optimizations it can make. you probably just caught it rescanning

[scutterbear]

Ahh, ok. Thank you. I just subbed to your channel recently and am really enjoying your tutorials.

And thank you for taking the time to answer my comment. Most channel owners dont do that, so it's an added plus and gives me more respect for you.

Thanks again friend.

[seanSHRED87]

Hey jimmyrcom(or anybody that knows)

How can I stop my comp from idle??!?!?!

I use bittorrent and I want to be able to download without touchin my comp every 10 min

PLEASE HELP !!!

thx ^_^

[DemonToolTFC]

right click BG then on screen saver take that off then it will stay on and not idle

[mattykaye]

smartdefrag is better and faster

[Seifersquall10]

Auslogics is great. Too bad my free trial ended :(

[wataki2]

*****Some Guy told me to FIRST turn my VirtualMemory off THEN put my computer in Safemode NEXT run CHKDSK then after that go and put my VM at 640min & 640max THEN restart back in normal mode....Now i cant even say if it worked or not but what if anything would that do for a computer????

[omegareport]

Turning Virtual Memory off speeds up the computer. Safemode does the same by disabling certain tasks. CHKDSK fixes any errors that might mess up the defrag process (like combining corrupted pieces and making one bigger corrupted piece). VM sets Virtual Memory at a set figure (no minimum or maximum) but I don't know why you'd need to do this if you first turned it off.

[KICKERMAN360]

O&O Defrag 10 is faster (than standard windows) and does the this feature, it really takes the chore out of Defrag-ing, easiest if you start your PC then walk away and eat,shower,watch TV etc

[EddiesGames]

ultra defrag is better imo

[oldhippie100]

thanks jimmy

[b1qsab]

Great as usual

[reixo]

THANKS :D

NR1 CHANNEL

[ladynumberfour4]

I recommend Auslogics Disk Defrag too (it's free). It works pretty well.

[bazoosh10]

yea its like the fastest shyet

[HaloWarsFreak]

their is a windows defrag workes the same comes with windows

[lbrtdy]

Hey jimmy i got a question. The cmd line one seems really useful. BUT is there to make it shut off computer after completion? or say, make a batch file to do so? thanks in advance. Awaiting reply.

[limdul]

Ibrtdy - yes, there is a way to do it e.g. with a Batch file.

E.g.

start /W JkDefrag.exe

shutdown /s /t 0

but for you I'd be probably easier to just download JkDefragGUI - it's a nice graphical interface for all the options that JkDefrag has. Search it through Google or find it on the JkDefrag Homepage.

[limdul]

Ah - forgot one thing - the non-cmd version of JkDefrag doesn't exit automatically so the batch file should read either:

start /W JkDefrag.exe -q

shutdown /s /t 0

or

start /W JkDefragCmd.exe

shutdown /s /t 0

^^

[lbrtdy]

oh ok thx. I'll try it out :) and is it really /s? i thought its shutdown -s?

[limdul]

Nah, Windows command line parameters usually begin with /, unlike in Unix where they are -something. I guess Jeoren Kessels stuck to the "-" option out of routine. =)

[lbrtdy]

the batch file works like a charm. :) thanks for the help limdul. although the Gui has more options, most seem overkill for my home computer. :) thanks for help again.

[KingOfIdiocy]

Bet this freaked Jimmy out!

[captainforeskin]

how often should I defrag my comp?

[limdul]

Not too often. Obsessive compulsive defragging will wear down your HDD physically since it shuffles a lot of data around - this will, in time, slow down your computer more than speed it up, especially since NTFS is pretty fragmentation-resistant.

I'd recommend defragging, I don't know, maybe once a week?

JkDefrag really is the nicest freeware tool you can get. It has tons of different algorithms for all types of partitions. Get it with JkDefragGUI. =)

[captainforeskin]

Okaaay thank you very much for that explanation =D

[kaosboy13]

It's a little different in XP, but it still works. Never knew I could just cut and paste straight into the Windows folder to make an instant screen saver option.

[barrera2222]

thanks man

[OGTripleTriple]

That is freaking awesome, thanks bro keep it up.

[mitchipr]

"and I could set the settings"

"I guess it doesn't have settings"

lol

thanks for the vid, 5 star!

[andrie07]

u r the best... thanks to share..

[DavidWavidboBavid]

you're cool Jimmy R.!!

[Phoenix110189]

thx, this is the best defrag tool ive come across in a long time!

[admir2323]

Hello, can i please se your face. you sound cute , i love "nerdy" smart boys

[DataX2]

thx for this info jimmy

i have been useing Diskeeper for long time but this is so simple so i have downloaded and it is very good.

[JosephMelia]

Auslogics Defrag is fast free and dependable.

[computermaster102]

Thanks jimmy

[Tambu1415]

Thanks Jimmy! Another great tutorial!

Only one "problem"... I made the task and had it all set up, only to find Microsoft already made a task to defrag the hard drive after 3 minutes of inactivity. Oh well! Guess they have Vista covered, but this is great for XP users!

[notme1713]

nice one!

[LanceTheBlueKnight]

Here's a question- having your computer defrag itself all the time is obviously gonna make your computer much faster and everything... but isn't it a pain in the ass when every time you go eat something your computer is defragging itself? But then again, the program mentioned in the video must be less of a hassle than the default windows defrag.

Stopping in the middle of a defrag doesn't do anything negativee, does it? I might have to try this.

[TheNameAndy]

thanx man

[wayneliner12]

thats cool!!!!!!!!!!!

[ocg247]

I see you didnt really mention anyting about DISKKEEPER?

What are your views on it as i thought that title was one of the best.

[Pentium965]

I use AusLogics Disk Defrag mainly becasue it was free and allowed for more settings then the Windows Version. Plus they also provide a registry defrag witch was kinda cool

[bobhund123]

This is a great tip. Thanks!

[Luky1Jay]

Your voice turns me on

[misturSuaveh]

Good job, 5/5

[Reinova]

Commenting on videos help? I don't think so. Do you see the shit they write as comments these days?

[jimmyrcom]

puts me on most commented list which exposes my vids to more people. If people would answer each others questions it would be even more useful.

[Reinova]

It takes a lot of comments (and garbage) to get to be most commented, and I don't think the it is worth the stress.

Nice video BTW

[smexiness]

Your a fucking helpful man

[tyrantanX]

I'll be sure to defrag when idle! I always do something off the pc for a long time, anyway; it's great that i can now do something productive at the same time while doing nothing. =D thanks a million!

[haloswift]

cool imma use this for sure ;)

[jonathansp]

you can just drag jkdefrag into scheduled tasks and then go on properties and do whatever.

[ebm55555]

Thank you

i love how you show the general public how do care for their computer

thanks again and you cant beat free versions =)

[lacvien]

i think defraggler is another program that can work too.

[lacvien]

i think defraggler is another program that can work too.

[lacvien]

i think defraggler is another program that can work too.

[lacvien]

i think defraggler is another program that can work too.

[tyrantanX]

that's great, but you didn't have to post that 4 consecutive times... o.o

[lacvien]

o ooops didnt notice dat, must have pres de button too many times.

[Jordache22222]

good job with these tutorials!

[Hewson60]

Hi!

Do you recommend to defrag on every startup?

[archadia17]

If I defragment my hard drive, will it delete anything important? Like what I need to run my computer or any programs?

[theSCgosu]

No, it doesn't delete anything.

[sapito169]

lol

[R3DxWarri0r]

Thank you, this helped me.

[Hmn30]

hey, what do you guys think of the Auslogics Defrag? i think its pretty good and its fast.

[kezamizogabi]

try o&o 10 and pm me for the serial!

[hempygreen]

I love this channel!! Love this program!!! Cant stand windows defrag. Thanks for the tips!

[WilliamBonneau]

I just Re-formatted my Harddrive, do you think its worth Defraging or would I just be wasting time?

[J2897]

For some reason I feel that Perfect Disk does a better job than O&O... Just seems to feel better after the Perfect Disk defrag. Only problem I have is that Perfect Disk doesn't have the option to allow you to defrag by 'Last Accessed' like O&O. I gotta' try that JK out now after watching this. Thanks again for another great tut'.

[J2897]

Well, after reading up on JkDefrag, I learned that the optimization (sort by last access time) only works as expected if you do not use programs that scan all files on disk (such as virus scanners and backup programs), causing Windows to update all the last access times.

... My bad. No wonder O&O didn't seem as good.

JkDefrag CMD options look awesome.

[Alas777]

i cant figure out how to use the command stuff. i tryied it on the command prompt but it didnt work

[kond0g]

MAke a shortcut click properties and then put it at the end of the line where it says its located and boom!

[Alas777]

kk thanks but its too late now i downloaded a GUI for it, so much better!

[hozelda]

I saw some of your other videos.

You are going to have a great career with Linux. Just don't wait until everyone is using it and it's as simple to use as a wristwatch.

[jurrasicfive]

i like the way you say google

[jimmyrcom]

most likely installed when I installed the demo of unreal 3.

[jimmyrcom]

what's that

[anoninator121]

wear your hard drive out amirite?

[jimmyrcom]

WRONG.

[anoninator121]

two 60gb hard drives bought on the same day running in two different machines in the same room, one with diskeeper the other without.

one lasted 4 years, the other lasted 6 years.

can you guess which one was which?

if you scan your system for fragmentation every time it's idle, you cause extra heat, extra stress, extra wear and tear. so either you don't know what you're talking about or you haven't had a computer long enough to put it to the test. lern 2 computers

[anoninator121]

the one that lasted 6 years was a desktop, 4 years was a server. the server had cooling fans on the drives. neither of the drives were filled, and I defragged the desktop regularly (once a month).

In b4 "omg who keepz a computar for moar than 4 yrs anyway faggit"

[jimmyrcom]

You fail at life, and everything. Please don't act like an authority when your spelling is worth balls. Google, "google hard drive tests".

[wubanger]

Hey, that's a really handy tool.. I'm going to use it. thanx jimmy

[Darkmysterio23]

Control Panel\Administrative Tools/task scheduler on vista hope that helps ya

[limbow3]

Would this work for normal WinXP Defragmenter?

[tiq23]

cool video!

[elphans1]

Kind of yelling :(

[leitermann]

This is great, very clear and lively explanation too. Do you do a podcast or anything like that? I'd subscribe.

[pingui86]

nice

[aarononelv]

awesome. very clear explainations. thank you JimmyR.

[dvldnl]

Thanks

Rock on :-D

[curemymind]

cool i should put this in my live xp cd:D...

[hamidpotter]

foo

[NicolauDosSantos]

Jimmy, just to let you know.

After dragging the jkdefragscreensaver application and screen saver to my c:\windows, I was able to configure it by clicking "settings".

I wanted to show you a screenshot of the interface, but i guess we cannot send attachments to each other through youtube email.

Take care,

Nicolau

[jimmyrcom]

I know, check the description. I forgot to include the other file to the windows folder.

[rmfitness]

hi jimmy in one your videos you briefly mentioned youtube publisher i think you said, which allows autoplay, banners and links please could you go into more detail on how this is done. thank you

[jimmyrcom]

they invite you if you have bunch of subscribers

[rmfitness]

o lol no wonder i couldnt work it out, thanks

[billmetzner]

ok jkDefrag is now my screen saver!! thanks alot!

[greenpete]

Your tutorials are excellent but I would question if this is a good idea as running a defrag' of your drive increases wear on that drive. Would you not be better running it less often.. a compromise between performance and wear and tear on your machine?

Better still don't use Microshaft Windblows! Use Linux instead, it doesn't fragment anywhere near as badly as MS, it doesn't have a registry that screws up all the time either, and it's a FREE OS!

[jimmyrcom]

Defragmenting actually decreases "wear" in that the disk has to do much less seeks. As for linux, all good programmers use windows and linux or dualboot. I'm sick of hearing that retarded argument to all windows videos. Most of the people that zealously flaunt linux don't even use it.

[greenpete]

Mmm, still not too sure about the defraging being good if you do it continuously, but I take your point about retards and Linux (I do use it as my main OS but hypocritically I do dual boot!), I think I sometimes I am the retard!

[jimmyrcom]

Your hard drive does not have a health meter, where the more you use it the more it gets closer to "fail". Defragment decreases it's workload by making it do much less work everytime programs read or write your drive.

[greenpete]

"where the more you use it the more it gets closer to fail"

Exactly my point, and defraging is such use, that it wouldn't ordinarily be doing, so it's a trade off. Speed of the machine against the life of it, what ever life that may be, as you say, you don't know.

Anyway, as I said, I like your work here and I don't want to piss you off, in fact I thank you for your contributions. So I think we will have to agree to disagree? ;-)

[jimmyrcom]

Google search "Failure Trends in a Large Disk Drive Population". It's not my opinion, it's google's after 100,000 drives tested. Use does not play a huge part in the drives life.

[greenpete]

Ok, you got me! I have learned something here, thank you!

[Schmaat]

thx man! nothing left to say! :)

[nasherboy112]

dude do you have a hard te breathing wen u breath in you sound really weard

[Darkzezimazz]

Great video, didn't know you could defrag when your computer was idle.

[AnonimatiumStrikesBk]

you must made a mistake cuz the screensaver does have the settings when you click it

[taemo619]

Hey Jimmy...

One more thing...

Can you try WinASO??

I know it also defrags...

[taemo619]

Thanks...

[janlukky]

well pretty good u know where to find those roms?

[applep0w223]

u always sound tiered when u do this wat time do u record?

One of the few tuts i actually did nice vid

[Devourer09]

Doesn't NTFS do a good job about not defragmenting? I thought defragging was mostly a FAT thing.

[thelasthallow]

why not just use the defragger that comes with XP?

[butters44444]

Cause that one sucks and is VERY slow.

[Weirdosport]

Another great tutorial, if only my virus scan would run when i'm idle...

[microsoft2008]

is tuneup utilities any good

[microsoft2008]

it's just a question. no need to criticize

[thismyaddress]

Jimmy,

How do you get that picture at the top of your channel and above the video info??

[brooklynbaba]

Great defrag recommendations. Very well done and to the point. I like your stylo brova!

Yvon