On Wed, 2002-09-04 at 03:51, Mark Weaver wrote: > Albert Charron wrote: > > I know there is a problem with the defrag tool on WinME. The problem > > is resolved with a patch download (though windows update). The > > problem is not just related to dualboot. In fact, the defrag utility > > (if not patched) can break your boot partition (even if it's a > > windows partition). > > > > I don't know if this thread is related exactly to this issue nor I > > can test it (I use Windows ME/XP and Linux on seperated machines). > > O, it's quite related, although you're likely going to be drawn and > quartered at sunrise for propogating windows knowledge on a Mandrake > Linux list. ';) > > Mark
Well at the risk of being drawn and quartered, note that you can download a free version of Diskkeeper for 98/ME which will defrag your FAT32 partition in a fraction of the time compared with the garbage in W$ and probably with less likelihood of trashing your linux setup. HTH Brian
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