Windows 10: Defragment & Optimize Drives not working

Hi all,I tried to optimize my C drive tonight, but the Defragment & Optimize Drives UI program wouldn't start. I tried the command line version by running defrag c: /U /V and nothing happened. There's no error. After doing some research, I found out there should be an Optimize Drive service, but I didn't even have it in Services. I checked the Windows 11 from my wife's Macbook Pro and saw the Optimize Drives service there. Both Windows 11s are in version 22H2. I don't know how I lost this service, but any idea how I could get it back? Can I create the Optimize Drives service by myself and

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defrag and optimize drives

When I go to defrag & optimize drives one of the drives that is listed as "needs optimization" (12% fragmented) is listed as //?/Volume(a27a9b76-0000-0000-0000-40d6e5000000)/ Can I or should I ignore this?

 

Defragment and Optimize Drives Problem

Hi Edward,

Based on the details you have provided, your C drive was unrecognized by the system. We suggest that you run these
commands and see if there are any changes:

• 
  Open
  Command Prompt
  as
  Administrator.
  
• 
  Run
  the following commands:
  
  • 
    To fix any logical file errors:
    
    • 
      Chkdsk C: /f /r
      
      
  • 
    To defrag your Drive C manually:
    
    • 
      Defrag C: /D /U
      

Update us on how it goes.

Regards.

 

Defragment and Optimize Drive:

Hi,

Defragment and Optimizing your drives can help your PC boot faster and run smoothly. Regarding the screenshot you provided, it looks like the process is running as intended. This process also takes a long time to be completed depending on the size of your
hard drive, the partition size and the storage file types.

If you are experiencing issues, please provide the following details:

• What error message are you getting?
• Did the defragment progress?
• On what percentage is it currently on after sending the screenshot?

We look forward to your response so we can assist you.