Re: Cannot log on to computer

Pegasus (MVP) wrote:
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Pegasus (MVP) wrote:
Give me a break! Install XP, SP2 and office and see if you don't
need
to
defrag. Measure the performance and boot time before defragging and
after once you've installed those three programs.

I suppose you think that XP included a defrag utility for
entertainment
purposes like Solitaire?

Alias
If I add a certain compound to my car's engine oil to
reduce petrol consumption by 20% then I would have
to prove that I'm right, true? Since it is you who
***thinks*** that regular defragging is beneficial, it is
your turn to demonstrate that you're right.

I suspect that defragging may deliver a measurable
benefit for heavily fragmented disks but not in most
other cases. Now let's have some hard figures from
you, including your test method so that I can repeat
and verify your tests. I love facts but I don't much
care for myths and dogmas.


Take out stop watch. Install XP. Then install SP 2. Then install all
41
post-SP2 updates. Then install Office. Then install Photo Shop and
all
the rest of your programs and devices. Reboot. Time it. Do a clean
up/chkdsk/defrag. Reboot. Time it. This is, of course, assuming that
you
*can* reboot with such a fragmented drive.

I would also run SystemSuite 5's registry fixer and eliminate some
700+
keys.

Alias
Nice test. Now let's have your figures, since YOU insist that
there is a big difference.
You do it. You're the one questioning it. I would never not defrag
under
those circumstances.

While you're at it, please support your suggestion about
being unable to boot from a heavily fragmented disk with
some authoritative evidence.
Try it and you'll find out. I could type any figures I want to type. If
you want to know the facts, do it yourself. Otherwise, STFU.

Alias

Since you're not prepared to substantiate what you so firmly
believe in, there is no point in continuing this discussion,
especially because there is no benefit in it for the hapless OP.

Next time you defrag, take out your stop watch and measure
the Wondows startup time before and after. You might be
surprised. I've done it, even before and after installing SP2.
The difference was barely visible. I was hoping to get some
comparative figures from you but alas . . .


So the reason Microsoft put the defrag utility in XP is? I don't care if
you believe me or not. If you want proof, get it yourself by conducting
the above test. If not, STFU.

Alias

I did, and there was no noticeable difference. Your turn.



My, my, lying on Usenet. How quaint. I've seen the difference it makes and you obviously haven't. Enough said.

Alias
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