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    defragmenter

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xuster, Aug 10, 2006.

  1. xuster

    xuster Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any free defragmenter that's better then window's version?
     
    xuster, Aug 10, 2006
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  2. Roces

    Roces Newbie

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    there certainly are! In fact, windows pales in comparison.
    You should try O&O Disk defragmenter or Diskeeper (which I use). There are some free alternatives arround, which can all be found at google, but these paid ones just kick ass.

    I let diskeeper defrag my computer/server & laptops daily whith awsome resutls: windows installations dont start to lag, and need a lot less reinstalling.
     
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  3. Private-Cowboy

    Private-Cowboy Notebook Consultant

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    You bet, the best is prolly O&O Defrag Pro 8.5 - great tool.
     
    Private-Cowboy, Aug 10, 2006
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  4. YellowJacket

    YellowJacket Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also recommend Diskeeper.
     
    YellowJacket, Aug 10, 2006
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  5. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    I also like O&O, but didn't the OP ask about a FREE alternative?
     
    Shel, Aug 10, 2006
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  6. xuster

    xuster Notebook Consultant

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    eh im willing to shell out some money for a highly recommended defragmenter i guess
     
    xuster, Aug 10, 2006
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  7. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    You can demo O&O and PerfectDisk for 30 days each. I believe Diskeeper gives you 15 day trial.

    Check them all out, then make up your mind. Any of them works very well.

    (I prefer O&O... not really sure why. Guess I like their interface)
     
    Shel, Aug 10, 2006
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  8. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Diskeeper is well worth the money. To have the defragmenter run whenever it needs to but not when the computer is busy, or at your command, or on a schedule, and be able to do a complete defrag, which would normally take at least 3 hours, in under 20 minutes.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Aug 10, 2006
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  9. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What version of diskeeper do you guys use?
     
    usapatriot, Aug 10, 2006
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