Defragment question

[WarriorX]

Quick question
When I defrag my HD, will it slow/hurt the process if I run programs, or surf the internet?
Thanks

 

[mwarps]

Quick question
When I defrag my HD, will it slow/hurt the process if I run programs, or surf the internet?
Thanks

A little bit, and the files accessed will not be defragged, but defragging should not be a "benchmark" so you shouldn't care. And if you do.. you need help.

 

[tazman4]

Slow the process? Yes
Hurt anything? Doubt it
Why would you want to run defrag when you're using your box anyway?
I always run defrag in safe mode when box is not in use... but that's just me.

 

[WarriorX]

Thanks for the responses. I was just wondering because sometimes I would start to defrag, and needed to browse the internet for something. So I wanted to know if I should stop it or let it continue.

 

[Farva]

Thanks for the responses. I was just wondering because sometimes I would start to defrag, and needed to browse the internet for something. So I wanted to know if I should stop it or let it continue.

I've noticed a slight slow down (machine response, not internet) when defraging. I don't see a reason why you shouldn't defrag.