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What are the best disk defrag tools for Windows?
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Best disk defrag tools for Windows
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Defraggler
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JkDefrag
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Disk Defrag
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Nov 13, 2020
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Diskeeper
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Nov 8, 2021
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PerfectDisk
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Intelligent disk optimization
The program utilizes a proprietary strategy called SMARTPlacement optimization which orients drive optimization around the habits of the user.
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High price point
The price could very easily put one off. Unlike many other products, PerfectDisk has no free features beyond the thirty day trial. Furthermore, the only way to guarantee unlimited utility past three computers is to purchase a total home license which costs $49.99.
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Just as good as Diskeeper (if not better) and less expensive
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OptiWrite transparent & zero-peformance-impact fragmentation prevention
Prevents most (though not 100%) file fragmentation after a drive has been full defragmented
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Spacial integrity
PerfectDisk offers a unique approach to space management in that it actively recovers disk space by checking for file duplicates and eliminating them.
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Defrag single files and folders
Option to drill down to defrag single files or folders; from within the app or from an explorer context menu.
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Can be pretty slow
It can take a day to complete defragging. If you run the Windows built in defragger first, then it runs much much faster afterwards.
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DiligentPhilotes's Experience
Very slow.
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Portable and convenient
The application can be run from the desktop or configured to run from a thumb drive for convenience as well as multicomputer maintenance.
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Dumber than Windows default defragment tool
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Selective use
Allows for the defragmentation of an entire drive or, more uniquely, select areas depending on user preference.
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Can defrag exFAT partitions
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Scheduled maintenance
The built in scheduling application can be used to ensure that disk maintenance is reliably routine and non-intrusive.
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Disk Defrag
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Space consolidation
Areas of free space around the disk can be organized into larger sections which helps to ensure the integrity of new files.
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No free space defrag
There is currently no option available to allow for the sole defragmentation of free space on the disk
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System files optimization
Important system files can be moved to the cleaner regions of the disk to allow for faster read of and write to disk speeds.
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Annual subscription $10/month per PC, as of Nov 2021
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Keep physical servers and Windows PCs running like new
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ConfidentRadegast's Experience
Fire & Forget Defragger. Once installed and adjusted the settings, it can be left alone and does all jobs in background.
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Poor tech support
The program itself is very good, but if you have a problem, you will find that tech support is non-existent.
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Easily deploys across the network with a central management console
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annual subscription $10/month per PC Nov 201
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Proactively eliminate performance-robbing fragmentation
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Improve productivity by ensuring applications run at peak performance
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Eliminate SAN storage performance degradation
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O&O Defrag
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Focused specifically on SSD defrag
O&O has developed its own proprietary technology called SOLID for improving defrag specifically on SSDs.
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Expensive
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Amazing
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Scheduling available
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Has a ClusterView capability
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Full auditing and logging
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IObit Smart Defrag
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You can set multiple defrag schedules
You can set multiple defrag schedules and have Smart Defrag simply exit, shut the PC down, or continue monitoring.
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Attempts to install additional software alongside it, and installs IObit Uninstaller or other IObit software if the user selects 'default' or simply selects 'ok' without paying attention.
The package is becoming more bloated and encumbered with efforts to monetize it as it matures. The free version will continue to advertise purchasing the PRO version and other IOBit software until purchased which is understandable but annoying.
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PleasantIxtab's Experience
Very solid and very useful Gaming defragmentation program. Optimizes on schedules and is even intelligent enough to know when you are using your system and when you are not.
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As boot time degrag
You can set manual or scheduled boot time defrag.
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Can set defrag pauses on specific programs
You can set Smart Defrag to watch for specific programs to be running and then pause any running defrag until this program is no longer running, such as games or game launchers.
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Benefits solid state and mechanical drives alike, including systems with both types
The standard TRIM function is used to maintain solid state drives while the defragment function services the needs of the spinning platter drives
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