every time I go to defrag C:\ drive I get it showing 6% fragmentation


  1. Spitfire400
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    every time I go to defrag C:\ drive I get it showing 6% fragmentation


    Hi there folks,

    Wondering if any one can help by pointing me in the direction of steps to resolve or troubleshoot a new issue? I restored my pc today, had originally upgrade from Windows 8 Home to Windows 10 Home, then reset using USB drive. Completely wiped C: drive for fresh install using USB stick. After setting up, every time I go to defrag C:\ drive I get it showing 6% fragmentation. Have rebooted a couple of times and ran SFC, to no avail. Still shows C drive 6% fragmented. It did start at 11% earlier in the day, and after a few runs, will now not go any lower.

    Thanks all
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  3. Whatphoeb
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    Certain files such as those currently in use and certain operating system files can't be moved.
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  4. Josbeph
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    macOS 14 Ventura + Windows 10 Pro x64 + Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Keep defragging it
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  6. TairikuOkami
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    Windows 11 Home
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    Usually it is system restore files, hibernation or pagefile. Those should be temporarily disabled before a full defrag.
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