Vista - Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc

**MilesAhead** · 07-04-2009

See the tutorial how to use the Task Scheduler in Vista. In the Task Scheduler, under the View Menu, make sure Show Hidden Tasks is checked. Then go down the list until you see Defrag. In the Window to the right of the tree view, right click on ScheduledDefrag and click Disable. Close the Task Scheduler. It shouldn't bother you anymore.

Everyone has their own favorite defragger but I use Auslogics Defrag mostly. Now and then I use the Windows defrag on the command line with the undocumented -b switch to defrag boot files, as in
C:>defrag c: -b

Good luck.

**kavita** · 07-04-2009

or would you like to try an alternative? Defraggler - Defragment your files!

**oreo27** · 07-04-2009

Also, other than Defraggler there's also Smart Defrag (My personal choice).

**soldier000** · 07-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

if i uncheck all the boxes im unable to apply it
like when i uncheck them all i cant press any bottons but the [X]

**oreo27** · 07-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by soldier000

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

if i uncheck all the boxes im unable to apply it
like when i uncheck them all i cant press any bottons but the [X]

Yup, I tried it too and if you uncheck all of the boxes you won't be able to click on ok.

**soldier000** · 07-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by MilesAhead

See the tutorial how to use the Task Scheduler in Vista. In the Task Scheduler, under the View Menu, make sure Show Hidden Tasks is checked. Then go down the list until you see Defrag. In the Window to the right of the tree view, right click on ScheduledDefrag and click Disable. Close the Task Scheduler. It shouldn't bother you anymore.

Everyone has their own favorite defragger but I use Auslogics Defrag mostly. Now and then I use the Windows defrag on the command line with the undocumented -b switch to defrag boot files, as in
C:>defrag c: -b

Good luck.

hey when i open task scheduler a error pops up it says

the task image is corrupt or has been tampered with. User_Feed_synchronization-{D7FFE6ED-1788-9422-9F8F60DAAF3B}

i tryed to attatch a image but i got no clue how to do that

hey MilesAhead thanks IT WORKED

**oreo27** · 07-04-2009

I've found a thread posted on another forum how to disable it from starting up. Although I'm not sure if I can give out the link here. It involves registry editing. Anybody can say if it's allowed to be given here?, because I remember on another thread a link was posted on another forum.

**oreo27** · 07-04-2009

Another thread on our forums.

Quote: Originally Posted by low351

Hiya Mike,

I ran into this one and your idea to rename it is probably fine.

I found a well rounded answer on the Microsoft Technet site from Ronnie Vernon.

This is his answer which helped me greatly.

original context

"This is a common problem with that RSS feed synchronization task. Here is the fix.

Open the Task Scheduler.

On the View Menu, select the 'Show Hidden Tasks' option.

In the left side menu, select 'Task Scheduler Library'.

In the Center section, right click the 'User_Feed_Synchronization' task and select Delete.

Exit the Task Scheduler.

Next, select Start / Accessories. Right click 'Command Prompt' and select the 'Run As Administrator' option.

Click 'Continue' on the UAC prompt.

In the command window, type the following command.

msfeedssync enable

Press ENTER.

This command will replace and refresh the 'User_Feed_Synchronization' task.

This will not affect the RSS Feeds you are subscribed to."

07-04-2009	#11 (permalink)
MilesAhead Vista Home Premium 64 bit SP1 698 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc See the tutorial how to use the Task Scheduler in Vista. In the Task Scheduler, under the View Menu, make sure Show Hidden Tasks is checked. Then go down the list until you see Defrag. In the Window to the right of the tree view, right click on ScheduledDefrag and click Disable. Close the Task Scheduler. It shouldn't bother you anymore. Everyone has their own favorite defragger but I use Auslogics Defrag mostly. Now and then I use the Windows defrag on the command line with the undocumented -b switch to defrag boot files, as in C:>defrag c: -b Good luck.
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#12 (permalink)
kavita Windows 7 7600.16385 64bit 276 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc or would you like to try an alternative? Defraggler - Defragment your files!
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#13 (permalink)
oreo27 Windows XP x86 Professional Service Pack 3, Windows Vista Ultimate x86 Service Pack 2 (VMware) 105 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc Also, other than Defraggler there's also Smart Defrag (My personal choice).
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#14 (permalink)
soldier000 Vista Home Premium 64bit 53 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc Quote: Originally Posted by whs if i uncheck all the boxes im unable to apply it like when i uncheck them all i cant press any bottons but the [X]
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#15 (permalink)
oreo27 Windows XP x86 Professional Service Pack 3, Windows Vista Ultimate x86 Service Pack 2 (VMware) 105 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc Quote: Originally Posted by soldier000 Quote: Originally Posted by whs if i uncheck all the boxes im unable to apply it like when i uncheck them all i cant press any bottons but the [X] Yup, I tried it too and if you uncheck all of the boxes you won't be able to click on ok.
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#16 (permalink)
soldier000 Vista Home Premium 64bit 53 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc Quote: Originally Posted by MilesAhead See the tutorial how to use the Task Scheduler in Vista. In the Task Scheduler, under the View Menu, make sure Show Hidden Tasks is checked. Then go down the list until you see Defrag. In the Window to the right of the tree view, right click on ScheduledDefrag and click Disable. Close the Task Scheduler. It shouldn't bother you anymore. Everyone has their own favorite defragger but I use Auslogics Defrag mostly. Now and then I use the Windows defrag on the command line with the undocumented -b switch to defrag boot files, as in C:>defrag c: -b Good luck. hey when i open task scheduler a error pops up it says the task image is corrupt or has been tampered with. User_Feed_synchronization-{D7FFE6ED-1788-9422-9F8F60DAAF3B} i tryed to attatch a image but i got no clue how to do that hey MilesAhead thanks IT WORKED
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#17 (permalink)
oreo27 Windows XP x86 Professional Service Pack 3, Windows Vista Ultimate x86 Service Pack 2 (VMware) 105 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc I've found a thread posted on another forum how to disable it from starting up. Although I'm not sure if I can give out the link here. It involves registry editing. Anybody can say if it's allowed to be given here?, because I remember on another thread a link was posted on another forum.
My System Specs

07-04-2009	#18 (permalink)
oreo27 Windows XP x86 Professional Service Pack 3, Windows Vista Ultimate x86 Service Pack 2 (VMware) 105 posts	Re: Disk Defragmenter slowing down pc Another thread on our forums. Quote: Originally Posted by low351 Hiya Mike, I ran into this one and your idea to rename it is probably fine. I found a well rounded answer on the Microsoft Technet site from Ronnie Vernon. This is his answer which helped me greatly. original context "This is a common problem with that RSS feed synchronization task. Here is the fix. Open the Task Scheduler. On the View Menu, select the 'Show Hidden Tasks' option. In the left side menu, select 'Task Scheduler Library'. In the Center section, right click the 'User_Feed_Synchronization' task and select Delete. Exit the Task Scheduler. Next, select Start / Accessories. Right click 'Command Prompt' and select the 'Run As Administrator' option. Click 'Continue' on the UAC prompt. In the command window, type the following command. msfeedssync enable Press ENTER. This command will replace and refresh the 'User_Feed_Synchronization' task. This will not affect the RSS Feeds you are subscribed to."
My System Specs

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