Re: Converting to NTFS

From: rhvh2000 (rhvh2000@attbi.com)
Date: 02/07/03 

From: "rhvh2000" <rhvh2000@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 22:35:46 -0800

> >On converted volumes, the MFT might become
> >fragmented.
>
> Sure. That's what defraggers are for. I don't know if the built-in
> defragger can handle this, but I think all the 3rd party ones can.
> Usually this entails boot-time defragging. I like PerfectDisk.

I don't think so - the Master File Table is a whole different problem than
any ordinary file.
Most (if not all) defraggers can't handle it.
The usual suggested solution to a fragmented MFT is to backup the system,
reformat the drive and restore the system.

Do a web search for "defragment mft" and you'll get a sense of the challenge
involved.

Rick