How to automate chkdsk and Defrag on Boot.

[SteveM]

I have looked at the Tutorials on these subjects and they are acurate
and with clear instructions, BUT ! On my old P.C. (win XP) I had a
program, (and damm, can't remember the name) and it would reboot the
computer and on startup - before windows it would (on a light blue
screen and at the command prompt) run chkdsk then defrag the drive. I
wlways appeared to get much better performance from windows when defrag
was run out side of windows.

My point is that it appears that the tutorials must be able to be
writen into a batch file that will run them at startup and then remove
entries from the reg.

Any body got any idears ?

Oh yes, looked at 'O&O Defrag 10 Profesional' and personaly, after a
lot of agro to get it working, would not buy it.


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[Gordon]

"SteveM" <SteveM.371fb2@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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> I have looked at the Tutorials on these subjects and they are acurate
> and with clear instructions, BUT ! On my old P.C. (win XP) I had a
> program, (and damm, can't remember the name) and it would reboot the
> computer and on startup - before windows it would (on a light blue
> screen and at the command prompt) run chkdsk then defrag the drive.

So you defragged EVERY SINGLE DAY? What a WASTE of time and resources. The
whole point about NTFS filesystem is that it is FAR superior to FAT in it's
file management - you need to defrag far less than ever before.

[Bob]

On Vista defrag is automatically run in the background.

To run chkdsk on startup, Right click your C drive then
Properties>Tools>Check Now. You will be prompted to run chkdsk the next time
your computer boots.
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"SteveM" <SteveM.371fb2@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> I have looked at the Tutorials on these subjects and they are acurate
> and with clear instructions, BUT ! On my old P.C. (win XP) I had a
> program, (and damm, can't remember the name) and it would reboot the
> computer and on startup - before windows it would (on a light blue
> screen and at the command prompt) run chkdsk then defrag the drive. I
> wlways appeared to get much better performance from windows when defrag
> was run out side of windows.
>
> My point is that it appears that the tutorials must be able to be
> writen into a batch file that will run them at startup and then remove
> entries from the reg.
>
> Any body got any idears ?
>
> Oh yes, looked at 'O&O Defrag 10 Profesional' and personaly, after a
> lot of agro to get it working, would not buy it.
>
>
> --
> SteveM

[John Barnes]

A waste of resources, but you could set up the registry keys to run them and
merge them into the registry each time you logon in. Set them up in the
scheduler or set the registry to run every time.

"SteveM" <SteveM.371fb2@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> I have looked at the Tutorials on these subjects and they are acurate
> and with clear instructions, BUT ! On my old P.C. (win XP) I had a
> program, (and damm, can't remember the name) and it would reboot the
> computer and on startup - before windows it would (on a light blue
> screen and at the command prompt) run chkdsk then defrag the drive. I
> wlways appeared to get much better performance from windows when defrag
> was run out side of windows.
>
> My point is that it appears that the tutorials must be able to be
> writen into a batch file that will run them at startup and then remove
> entries from the reg.
>
> Any body got any idears ?
>
> Oh yes, looked at 'O&O Defrag 10 Profesional' and personaly, after a
> lot of agro to get it working, would not buy it.
>
>
> --
> SteveM

[roy69]

Why not set them up as a schedule task twice a week. Running chkdsk
every time you boot is a big waste of CPU time and will slow down your
computer. It is like servicing your car every time you are going to get
in it, even if you are going down the shops.


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[SteveM]

Soory did not make my self cleat !
Oh yes prog was called Defrag from PC Mech.
It worked like this ran prog it then rebooted system and on startup ran
chkdsk then defraged volume.

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, I have a car....

But is there not a way to create a script file that would reboot system
run chkdsk and defrag then boot into OS.

I will also be shuting of defrag I do not want it running all the time.


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[John Barnes]

As I suggested, set up items to run on the next boot using the two programs,
then go to the registry 'runonce' section and copy off the two entries, then
you can remerge them with one click each time your want to run them, then
restart. Waste of resources to do it every time, but your choice. Do you
really want to try a script when you seem to have so much trouble typing
clearly?

"SteveM" <SteveM.373e53@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> Soory did not make my self cleat !
> Oh yes prog was called Defrag from PC Mech.
> It worked like this ran prog it then rebooted system and on startup ran
> chkdsk then defraged volume.
>
> Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, I have a car....
>
> But is there not a way to create a script file that would reboot system
> run chkdsk and defrag then boot into OS.
>
> I will also be shuting of defrag I do not want it running all the time.
>
>
> --
> SteveM

[SteveM]

You'r a ****ing smart arse arn't you !
one explanation on how to run then once then a question on why waste
resources to do it evey time.
Scripting mmmmmmmmmm you should be more aware of the people you are
talking to before you decide to be such a ****ing smart arse.


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[Dave]

Since you didn't quote the previous poster, it appears you are referring to
yourself......
hmmmm


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"SteveM" <SteveM.373hm1@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> You'r a ****ing smart arse arn't you !
> one explanation on how to run then once then a question on why waste
> resources to do it evey time.
> Scripting mmmmmmmmmm you should be more aware of the people you are
> talking to before you decide to be such a ****ing smart arse.
>
>
> --
> SteveM

[roy69]

I dont belive you need to creat a script file for this.
You need to creat a .reg file. Similar but not the same.
This will program the registry similar to a script file.
Double clicking on the saved registry file will do the trick.

You want to add keys to the runonce value.

It will tell you how to do it here;

'How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a
registration entries (.reg) file'
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516)

Please note, edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the
registry before making any changes.


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[SteveM]

roy69;667140 Wrote:
> I dont belive you need to creat a script file for this.
> You need to creat a .reg file. Similar but not the same.
> This will program the registry similar to a script file.
> Double clicking on the saved registry file will do the trick.
>
> You want to add keys to the runonce value.
>
> It will tell you how to do it here;
>
> 'How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a
> registration entries (.reg) file'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516)
>
> Please note, edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the
> registry before making any changes.

roy69,

Thankyou for your reply.
Nearly de-regestered thanks to "Dave" do not need to read such piddle.

Your explanation is quite explicit and also have read the link and
answered my question. Thankyou.

regards,


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[Bob]

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

"SteveM" <SteveM.373w70@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> roy69;667140 Wrote:
>> I dont belive you need to creat a script file for this.
>> You need to creat a .reg file. Similar but not the same.
>> This will program the registry similar to a script file.
>> Double clicking on the saved registry file will do the trick.
>>
>> You want to add keys to the runonce value.
>>
>> It will tell you how to do it here;
>>
>> 'How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a
>> registration entries (.reg) file'
>> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516)
>>
>> Please note, edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the
>> registry before making any changes.
>
> roy69,
>
> Thankyou for your reply.
> Nearly de-regestered thanks to "Dave" do not need to read such piddle.
>
> Your explanation is quite explicit and also have read the link and
> answered my question. Thankyou.
>
> regards,
>
>
> --
> SteveM

[Dave]

See, quoting isn't so difficult to do. And it clarifies to whom you are
replying.

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"SteveM" <SteveM.373w70@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> roy69;667140 Wrote:
>> I dont belive you need to creat a script file for this.
>> You need to creat a .reg file. Similar but not the same.
>> This will program the registry similar to a script file.
>> Double clicking on the saved registry file will do the trick.
>>
>> You want to add keys to the runonce value.
>>
>> It will tell you how to do it here;
>>
>> 'How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a
>> registration entries (.reg) file'
>> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516)
>>
>> Please note, edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the
>> registry before making any changes.
>
> roy69,
>
> Thankyou for your reply.
> Nearly de-regestered thanks to "Dave" do not need to read such piddle.
>
> Your explanation is quite explicit and also have read the link and
> answered my question. Thankyou.
>
> regards,
>
>
> --
> SteveM