- 1). Download and install a defragmenter program for XP if you do not already have one. Microsoft operating systems come with a built-in program, Disk Defragmenter. There are a number of different freeware and shareware programs out there to try as well. One option is to use is Smartdefrag (see Resources below), which is freeware.
- 2). Download the Ext2 IFS program for Windows (see References below). This is a free, open-source program that will allow your Linux ext2 fs files to be read and written by the XP operating system.
- 3). Double-click on the installer to begin installation. You will be prompted for several program options, including whether to allow "read only" access and whether you want to enable the "large files" option. If you're not familiar with the options, it's best to leave these options on the default selections.
- 4). Allow the program to install on your XP system.
- 5). Open up "My Computer." You should now see your Linux ext2 fs drives in your computer.
- 6). Right-click on your Linux drive. Select "Properties." Underneath "Tools" select, "Defragment Now."
- 7). Defrag your Linux drives with the installed XP defragmentation program.
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