Graphical representation of disk in Win2k

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pokemoen

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Hello all,

Something I've been wondering about for sometime now: why doesn't Windows 2000 have the same defragmentation GUI as the old Win98 version?

The Win2kServer/WinXP/Win2003 versions have the cool before&after bars for files, but what I really miss are the little blocks that represent sectors... (especially BAD sectors)

Is there any software out there that gives a clear representation of the disk surface, with bad sectors and all... for win2k?

Thanks!

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My guess is that since 2k is based off NT rather than 95, the setup.
Off the top of my head, I can think of 4 software titles that can do the job. First, Norton Utilities has a pretty good defragger. Unfortunately, the NU suite has some apps that tend to hose your system, and for that reason, I can't recommend going out and buying it. The only thing with Norton on it I'll vouch for is their AntiVirus. Second, Disk Keeper is very nice. They have a lite version available in case you don't feel like buying the full program. Third, Perfect Disk: this will also do what you want, and claims to be better than Disk Keeper. I really can't say I've used it, but a lot of people seem to like it. Lastly, O&O Defrag; also claims to be better than DK. I've run this once before and it seems to be pretty quick. There is also a trial version you can download for it as well.
 
I downloaded the trial of O&O Defrag, but at first sight I don't see how bad sectors/blocks are represented here.. Does it inform the user of bad sectors at all?

Thanks for the other tips!

(note: I'm not looking especially for defrag software, I'm more interested in the amount of bad blocks on a disc)
 
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