M.2/ SSD Defragmenting

Dariusz · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:17

Hey

Does any1 know if we should defragment these drivers?

Regards
Dariusz

malachi · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:23

NO!NO!NO and......NO!

But seriously never, defrag an SSD. You will end up damaging it.

Depending on what version of Windows you are using the defrag option should not be available on the SSD drive.

hornetstinger · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:24

Nope. No need. Also the constant writing will reduce the lifespan of the drive.

Dariusz · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:42

Hey

Thank you.

Does it mean this is incorrect ? >
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/01/20/windows-ssds-and-defragmentation-the-definitive-answer/

Or did I read it wrong, sounds to me like MS is defraging them every 28 days?

Regards
Dariusz

malachi · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:50

Dariusz said:
Hey

Thank you.

Does it mean this is incorrect ? >
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/01/20/windows-ssds-and-defragmentation-the-definitive-answer/

Or did I read it wrong, sounds to me like MS is defraging them every 28 days?

Regards
Dariusz

Defraging and optimization are two different things. An SSD will be optimized by Windows but it will not be defragged.

SC0TTRS · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:52

I would recommend using a Drive Optimiser/Tools specific to the manufacture such a Samsung Magician used for Samsung SSD's (for example).

Dariusz · 24 Feb 2017 at 10:03

Interesting thank you !

I think thats it will deal with drivers accordingly then.

joeyjojo · 28 Feb 2017 at 11:45

As above, Windows will do everything needed automatically with no need for extra software.

For HDDs that means regular defragmentation (because they are spinning media like a CD or record so it's best if related sectors are near each other).

For SSDs that means regular TRIM commands ('garbage collection' that tidies up partially used blocks to keep performance high).