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Doesn't sound like you're using O&O defrag as the defrag tool. If you're doing the windows defrag, don't expect much from it

The program I'm using is called "DefragExpress" sold here http://www.disktrix.com.

To add to my previous.  Downloaded the OO defrag and found it even slower.  Did the DefragExpress again and am down to 56 mins and 89% optimisation so things are looking up.

Just because it says it's optimized, doesn't mean it is. The reason we simmers use O&O defrag is because it does things a certain way which optimizes the files for smoother gameplay and loading times. Nick can shed more light on this, as he's the one who really knows how it works

If you're looking for FS9 performance, we recommend O&O defrag. If not, it's all up to you

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