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The thread discusses whether to defragment backup files created with True Image. The original poster questions if defragmenting these backups, which appear fragmented in analysis tools, is advisable, recalling advice to avoid doing so. Responses agree that defragmenting backup files—particularly on HDDs—can risk corruption, with a consensus that it's better to leave backup files alone, although normal HDDs can be defragmented unless concerned about file integrity. The overall sentiment favors caution, emphasizing not to defrag backup files to prevent corruption.
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Anytime I create a backup with True Image, and then analyze it with O&O Defrag, it always shows the entire backup as being fragmented. I have always let it remain that way, because long ago I asked about this somewhere (can't remember now), and was told it was better not to defrag it. However, since some things change, and advise is not always the best, I want to ask again....defrag or not?
 

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Nope.
One of the best way to insure a corrupt .tib file is to defrag it a couple times. Just leave it alone and make sure that the drive that hosts your .tib files is not automatically scheduled through the Windows Defrag Service.
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Nope.
One of the best way to insure a corrupt .tib file is to defrag it a couple times. Just leave it alone and make sure that the drive that hosts your .tib files is not automatically scheduled through the Windows Defrag Service.
 

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If that is the best way to corrupt a .tib, then what is a worse way? :) Guess I was given the right advise in the first place. It's just always bothers me to see all those red squares in O&O.
 

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If you're just talking about backups that are stored somewhere else..NO....Trouble is correct and gave me the same advice. Otherwise, defragging your normal HDD's is fine. However, defragging SSD drives is also not recommended.
 

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bassfisher6522 said:
If you're just talking about backups that are stored somewhere else..NO....Trouble is correct and gave me the same advice. Otherwise, defragging your normal HDD's is fine. However, defragging SSD drives is also not recommended.
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Somehow your response seems a bit confusing. Where my .tib files are stored is on a hdd...Can't imagine storing them anywhere else, other than on a CD/DVD. Which is something I no longer do, because too often, something would go wrong. You say that Trouble is correct, yet at the same time, say that defragging a HDD is fine. Is it, or isn't it?
 

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