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Dolby

Dolby

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I hear you don't defrag (although my Windows 7 gives me the option?) these - so what is the best way to maintain it and keep it smooth?
 
Windows 7/8 should give you an optimise option instead of defrag.
Ideally you should leave at least 25% of the drive open (the fuller it is the slower it becomes).

That's pretty much all I do for mine. I moved my Mydocuments back onto my SSD since the whole OS gets a slowdown if I access those files if my HDD isn't running.
 
Dolby said:
I hear you don't defrag (although my Windows 7 gives me the option?) these - so what is the best way to maintain it and keep it smooth?
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There are no spinning platters so no sequential access so no defrag needed to optimise performance.
Just use it. ;)
 
Thanks guys

If Windows gives me defrag instead of optimise .... ?
What could the issue be ?
 
You might need to update your Intel Rapid Storage Drivers.
Windows isn't picking up your SSD as a SSD.

Also check if you have TRIM enabled.
 
Also its wise to fully update the firmware although it will wipe the drive.
 
Dolby said:
Thanks guys

If Windows gives me defrag instead of optimise .... ?
What could the issue be ?
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You disable defrag, you do not need to defrag ssd's.

Trim should be on by default with windows 7 if i am not mistaken.

type this into cmd(run as admin obviously)
fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 0

1 is disable 0 is enable
 
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killadoob said:
You disable defrag, you do not need to defrag ssd's.

Trim should be on by default with windows 7 if i am not mistaken.

type this into cmd(run as admin obviously)
fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 0

1 is disable 0 is enable
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How to Enable TRIM Command

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 0

How to Disable TRIM Command

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 1
 
CamiKaze said:
How to Enable TRIM Command

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 0

How to Disable TRIM Command

In the Elevated command Prompt windows run it as admin, type the following:

fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 1
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Fixed.
 
Rudimental said:
Not sure if serious...
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No i was serious.

How to enable TRIM Command in Windows 7 with a Solid State Drive

To enable or disable TRIM Command, you will need to open an Elevated Command Prompt window.

How To Open an Elevated Command Prompt window: Click on Start Orb > Type "CMD.exe" in Search box > Right click on "CMD" and select "Run as Administrator" (If you receive a prompt confirmation, click YES)

How to Enable TRIM Command

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 0

How to Disable TRIM Command

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set disabledeletenotify 1

How do I know if TRIM is working in Windows 7?

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify
Results explained below:
DisableDeleteNotify = 1 (Windows TRIM commands are disabled)
DisableDeleteNotify = 0 (Windows TRIM commands are enabled)
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Might be pointing out the obvious no doubt but i don't assume everyone that has windows knows how to work certain aspects of it. Is there a reason putting in the obvious would be seen as a joke or why you would wonder if i was serious? Could you explain why you thought i was not serious? Maybe you know something i don't know and the fix was a pointless one, if so i would like to know.

Captain obvious perhaps, is there a reason to leave out running cmd as admin or is it a given everyone will? I see i also fixed the second option not the first, perhaps that is the issue. I can see i should have fixed it in option 1 or both of them that could be the issue but i will wait for your reply.
 
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killadoob said:
No i was serious.



Might be pointing out the obvious no doubt but i don't assume everyone that has windows knows how to work certain aspects of it. Is there a reason putting in the obvious would be seen as a joke or why you would wonder if i was serious? Could you explain why you thought i was not serious? Maybe you know something i don't know and the fix was a pointless one, if so i would like to know.

Captain obvious perhaps, is there a reason to leave out running cmd as admin or is it a given everyone will? I see i also fixed the second option not the first, perhaps that is the issue. I can see i should have fixed it in option 1 or both of them that could be the issue but i will wait for your reply.
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Yes, I see that you are way too serious and should probably lighten up. It was a comment on the fact that you said you fixed something said by someone else but made a mistake yourself (in leaving out the first part). It wasn't clear whether you were making a joke there or just made a mistake.
 
Rudimental said:
Yes, I see that you are way too serious and should probably lighten up. It was a comment on the fact that you said you fixed something said by someone else but made a mistake yourself (in leaving out the first part). It wasn't clear whether you were making a joke there or just made a mistake.
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No i am totally chilled but i know i can sometimes do or say idiotic things. So i am not angry or agitated i just wanted to find out what i did that looked wrong :D. Yes i saw that and thought that was the issue, my post above did mention it but yea i should have fixed the first option or both haha. As mentioned i may have come across defensive but i just wanted to know where i cocked up :D.
 
Hi There,
Mike is correct. as there is no latency or seeek time it can get as fragmented as you like and it will not make a difference.

Regards

Tim
 
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