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7 Options Considered

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PerfectDisk
Apr 14, 2018
Disk Defrag
Apr 1, 2018
JkDefrag
Apr 24, 2018
Defraggler
Jan 31, 2018
Diskeeper
Feb 10, 2018
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PerfectDisk

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PomPomTom
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OptiWrite transparent & zero-peformance-impact fragmentation prevention

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Prevents most (though not 100%) file fragmentation after a drive has been full defragmented
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Pickett
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Intelligent disk optimization

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The program utilizes a proprietary strategy called SMARTPlacement optimization which orients drive optimization around the habits of the user.
Pickett
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Spacial integrity

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PerfectDisk offers a unique approach to space management in that it actively recovers disk space by checking for file duplicates and eliminating them.
thermoplastics
Pickett
Top Con

High price point

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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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Disk Defrag

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Pickett
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Space consolidation

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Areas of free space around the disk can be organized into larger sections which helps to ensure the integrity of new files.
Pickett
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System files optimization

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Important system files can be moved to the cleaner regions of the disk to allow for faster read of and write to disk speeds.
Pickett
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No free space defrag

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There is currently no option available to allow for the sole defragmentation of free space on the disk
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JkDefrag

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Defraggler

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Pickett
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Scheduled maintenance

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The built in scheduling application can be used to ensure that disk maintenance is reliably routine and non-intrusive.
Pickett
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Portable and convenient

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The application can be run from the desktop or configured to run from a thumb drive for convenience as well as multicomputer maintenance.
Pickett
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Selective use

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Allows for the defragmentation of an entire drive or, more uniquely, select areas depending on user preference.
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CaringChione
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Can be pretty slow

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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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Diskeeper

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Easily deploys across the network with a central management console

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LeoTM
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Keep physical servers and Windows PCs running like new

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Andris Pelcbergs
LeoTM
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Improve productivity by ensuring applications run at peak performance

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Andris Pelcbergs
LeoTM
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Proactively eliminate performance-robbing fragmentation

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Andris Pelcbergs
LeoTM
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Eliminate SAN storage performance degradation

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IObit Smart Defrag

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Peter J. Mello
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Benefits solid state and mechanical drives alike, including systems with both types

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The standard TRIM function is used to maintain solid state drives while the defragment function services the needs of the spinning platter drives
Peter J. Mello
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Attempts to install additional software alongside it, and installs IObit Uninstaller without user permission

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The package is becoming more bloated and encumbered with efforts to monetize it as it matures

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64 Community Recommendations

Gelton
LeoTM
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Diskeeper
Recommended 2 months ago
Fire & Forget Defragger. Once installed and adjusted the settings, it can be left alone and does all jobs in background.
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PerfectDisk
Recommended 2 months ago
Just as good as Diskeeper (if not better) and less expensive
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