Windows
Linux
System & Storage
Disk Maintenance
Windows defrag /L equivalent in Linux
Runs discard/TRIM on mounted filesystems that support it.
Windows
→
defrag /L
Linux equivalents
sudo fstrim -av
sudo fstrim -av
sudo fstrim -av
Overview
What this command does
Runs discard/TRIM on mounted filesystems that support it.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Trim SSD filesystems
Runs discard/TRIM on mounted filesystems that support it.
sudo fstrim -av
Trim SSD filesystems
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo fstrim -av
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: defrag /L
sudo fstrim -avReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo fstrim -av | Trim SSD filesystems |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo fstrim -av |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo fstrim -av |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo fstrim -av |
Same command on this distribution. |
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