Can you still run DEFRAG

[stoppinattwo]

I used to on my old PC, every now and again, not sure if this is still common practice or if some other command has taken its place??

I still do on vista

I defrag my computer regularly, I do a menu driven version (programs\accessories\system tools I think). I use the clean up tool first.

i haven't defragged since 1996

got it bran fanks.......prepares to wait forever

Don't know about Vista (haven't gone there yet) but on XP you can right click on My Computer, & choose Manage - Defrag is under Storage.
Just checked - mine needs doing!

Just out of interest, how long does it/should it take to defrag?

Mine takes hours. Surely that's not right?

Where is "my computer" located on XP, thanks?

Depends on how your pc is set up - It may be on your desktop, usually up near the top left, or try the start menu, it's usually on the right hand side.

Oggsfrog, mine took overnight once.

Left click Start button, and it should be listed on the right towards the top?

Oh good Huw, it's not just me then.

Thought it was an indication of crapness of my computer .

It can't harm the pc doing it can it?

What does it do by the way?

It's sort of a virtual Mrs Overall type office cleaner; sort of potters about collecting all the misfiled files/ bits of paper that you scribbled an address on/ bits that you're using as a bookmark/ bits that you're using as a coaster and have coffee ring marks on them/ bits that are filed on the floor etc etc - and puts them all in the right place, then squishes them up to leave more space on your computer...

...I think. (But don't quote me)

Right ran defrag last night and its running fab now thanks guys, i just left it running over night.............will do more often in future

Good explanation btw oggs