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    defraging software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bigrob, Feb 25, 2006.

  1. bigrob

    bigrob Newbie

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    Hey all,
    Does anyone know of a good defraging software other than the one thats installed in windows..


    Thanks bigrob :)
     
    bigrob, Feb 25, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I use Diskeeper. Its better than XP's version, but I don't think it is the best on the market.
     
    Amber, Feb 25, 2006
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    Dmayner Notebook Geek

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    Dmayner, Feb 25, 2006
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  4. warlord

    warlord Notebook Consultant

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    DIRMS and Buzzsaw on the fly defragger...

    I don't like waiting.
     
    warlord, Feb 25, 2006
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    Kadahaf Notebook Enthusiast

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    diskeeper corprate edition
     
    Kadahaf, Feb 25, 2006
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    I also use Diskeeper. I think it does just fine, very quick compared and has pretty nice scheduling options. For $20, it wasn't a bad investment at all.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Feb 25, 2006
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    sutheep Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I use diskeeper on all my pc, I think it's good you can schedule it. Plus offer boot file defrags also :)
     
    sutheep, Feb 26, 2006
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    I haven't had experience with Diskeeper yet, but I might want to give it a shot. Does it have the option to rearrange files and directories, like Norton Speedisk does, or does it only defragment, like the Windows defragmenter?
     
    dr_st, Feb 26, 2006
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    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure about Diskeeper but O&O defrag does and it is my favorite defrag program so far. I'll have to check out diskeeper though. I used to use it yrs ago on my desktop but came across O&O and liked it better I seem to remember.
     
    ru1thirst, Feb 26, 2006
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    I like Diskeeper, it has great scheduling options. This includes something called "smart scheduling". You don't set dates and times, but you allow the Diskeeper service to run in the background (not a huge burden). The service defrags and reorganizes when necessary and convenient "no more, no less".

    In addition, it is quick, and allows you to defrag/rearrange files intelligently. It also lets you defrag boot files, the MFT, and the Pagefile.
     
    ttupa, Feb 27, 2006
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  11. Shampoo

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    Diskeeper sounds good. Maybe I'll give it a try. I used to use norton speedisk, but I don't use Symantec based products anymore, so I'm stuck with windows defrag tool.

    Thing is windows' defragmenting tool just sets stuff from start to finish, while others defrag files in priority of file use.

    I like how Diskeeper has boottime defragging, I think I'll go "purchase" a copy. :D

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Feb 27, 2006
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