Disk Optimization IS NOT Running Automatically Properly

Question

Eddie, recall my stressing the importance of showing last run date in thread for disk optimization. Not positive if this started with 19042.508 /546

First noticed this in my main system last week running 20H2 (non-insider). Disk Optimization is not running automatically, had about 13 days showing last run, settings are at default to run weekly. Did a manual run back last week.

This snapshot is from a virtual machine 20H2 that I test software on daily. Both devices are kept current with builds.

This snapshot is from my main system today. Have to give it couple more days to verify and will file a FBH report at that time and update this thread. Please advise if there is anything else I can add with FBH report.

Regards,

Answer 1

@Johnny_55, 

Here a couple of new details indicated in the 20241 blog. The check box for Advanced View and

Optimization not available (Partition type... :

Answer 2

And one more thing can you enable Task Scheduler history on the VM?

-Eddie

Also just FYI I'm off the next couple of days so if you don't see me respond I'm not ignoring it :)

-Eddie

Hi Eddie, hope you had a great long weekend.

There is an issue regarding Disk Optimization not running properly in VMware. The Host is on SSD, the Guest is on HDD. Had to resort to a snapshot over month old, thus the 09/16 start date which was run manually.

According to Task Scheduler, the Scheduled Defrag did run 10/25. Optimize Drives does reflect this on the System Reserved partition but not the C:Drive itself.

Feedback Hub Link via VM: https://aka.ms/AAa3662

Files included in FBH:

-Application.evtx

-Windows-TaskScheduler%4Maintenance.evtx

-Microsoft-Windows-TaskScheduler%4Operational.evtx

Procedure for clarity:

-Base snapshot 19042.508 offline, first step enabled Task Scheduler history

-updated Net, Flash via msu file

-updated via dism CU kb4580364 to 19042.608

-put online, updated Windows Security definitions and 33 Store Apps

-signed in, joined Insider Beta channel

-10 more Store apps updated

Pictures provided are from offline stage, no change online.

Ran Windows Security quick scan, Storage Sense with no manual Optimization. Saved snapshot.

Regards,

Answer 3

Eddie,

Apologize for going off topic, the Insider team needs to sit down with the Edge team regarding tiny office web apps. This has progressed from Dev channel right down to current Release 20H2.

Icons are normal up to opening Edge C. They shrink instantly..

Regards,

Answer 4

Another day, no change with Disk Optimization:

FBH link:  https://aka.ms/AA9zxhw

Johnny,

On this feedback, both the event log and defrag status in the registry indicate the UI is displaying correctly.  

• Full defragmentation was run on Volumes D:, E:, F: and G: on 2020/10/11
• Retrim was run on C: and 'System Reserved' volumes on 2020/10/06
• Full defragmentation was run on C: and 'System Reserved' volumes on 2020/09/25

So while nothing is broken, I think I see your concern here. I can see the confusion between the what is happening and what the UI is displaying. Part of this is full understanding of the optimization process. I agree the UI could probably use some clarification. I've taken this back to the feature team for discussion. Please understand that this does not mean any changes will occur around this, and if they do, it will be some time.

-Eddie

Hi Eddie,

Thanks again for the explanation regarding concern over SSD drives. I read the updated link you provided regarding disk defrag and that explains the concern regarding scheduling on SSD. Was aware of the HDD being defragged on schedule, the Trim that was run on 10/06 was done manually.

Normally never see this. Guess it's the old school in me, anytime I install any programs, update, etc., run Disk Cleanup and then Optimize (Trim) the C:drive. Hard to shake old habits from Dos days  :-)

If I understand this correctly, does Optimization only trim once per 30 days or is it actually going to do a defrag (continuous files). That part was really not clear:

Defrag

Regards,

Let me confirm with the Dev.

Also on the VM you shared a screenshot on in your OP, can you file the feedback from that device as well and include the Application event log (you may have to manually save and attach it.) We'd like to confirm what occurred on that device.

And one more thing can you enable Task Scheduler history on the VM?

-Eddie

Also just FYI I'm off the next couple of days so if you don't see me respond I'm not ignoring it :)

-Eddie

Answer 5

Also just FYI I'm off the next couple of days so if you don't see me respond I'm not ignoring it :)

-Eddie

Enjoy your long weekend. 

Not sure how this will come into play as use that vm for testing programs on 20H2, it normally gets reverted to a snapshot. I can try setting the vm for not reverting, and ensure task scheduler history is on. Will send a report as soon as viable. 

Perhaps the combo of Host on SSD and vm on HDD is confusing optimize in VMware for it not to run,

Haven't had a chance to look at today's build with "enhancing your defrag experience" but understand this is work in progress, not functioning.

Regards,