I have a new Windows 7 system, where the OS is stored on an SSD, does the OS optimize trim as in Windows 8.1 or will I need to install one? Also should I turn of the native Defrag program to prevent it from defragging the SSD or does Windows know the difference and ignore that particular drive whilst still defragging my mechanical drives?
SSD Optimization
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Yes, disable defragging, Windows shouldn't defrag an SSD automatically anyway.
TRIM is done automatically etc.
Have the latest Motherboard/SATA drivers (perhaps Intel RST too if your board has it)
TRIM is done automatically etc.
Have the latest Motherboard/SATA drivers (perhaps Intel RST too if your board has it)
Thanks Yarwood! It's a shame M$ didn't put optimize into Windows 7 so you can visualise just what it does. I think I will leave Defrag on as it's only showing D & E Drives anyhow but may just do a test run first so that I can cancel it immediately should it start to defrag the SSD. Thanks again