how long to defrag?

Lucky

Lifer
Nov 26, 2000
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Im defragging my HD for the first time since a format ( :Q ) and using the built in defragger on windows (winxp) its at 1% after 15 minutes. :Q The analyze thing gave me a 25%/50% fragmented rate, so this will take days before its done at this rate. And its only 20 gigs. how long does this crap usually take?
 

iamwiz82

Lifer
Jan 10, 2001
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if it is bad, i usually let it go overnight. I prefer 3rd party defraggers, though.