What's your disk Defragmenter?

[Creer]

What disk Defragmenter do you use?

Also please specify which defragmentation method you choose.

Thanks,

[Creer]

O&O Defrag Pro (v10) here.

I use Name Defrag Method for my system partition and for my data partitions.

[rdsu]

You missed MyDefrag (http://www.mydefrag.com/) ;)

[ThunderZ]

Have tried several of the major players. Trying several different suggested layouts. Never made a difference in performance that I noticed. I also dislike redundancy and bloat. Always went back to the built in MS offering.

[firzen771]

i use perfectdisk:thumb:

[Opera]

I'm using AusLogic Disk Defrag.

Free,Quick,Light!

[tipo]

-{ Quote: "What disk Defragmenter do you use?

Also please specify which defragmentation method you choose.

Thanks," }-
ultimatedefrag 2008/ consolidate method

[1boss1]

Latest Perfectdisk

SMARTPlacement for system drive, and Consolidate Space for the storage drives.

[Threedog]

I've tried different ones but never really noticed any earth shattering difference so stay with the built in Windows one now.

[mando]

Been using Diskeeper09. Very happy with the automatic option.:thumb:

[Arkham]

Diskeeper 2009 Pro for me :)

[JW Clements]

Latest PerfectDisk PD10 build 119

SMARTPlacement for all drives, only manual, don't use the AutoPilot Scheduler.

Pre-boot defrag is run manually, weekly.

It does make a difference, quicker boot and quicker execute. I've been satisfied so haven't tested others although I did have DiskKeeper on my work laptop and found that I liked the PD GUI more. I'm sure all defragers do the job just about the same. A side benefit to buying PD was that I also found FD-ISR which I still use and PD was tweaked by Raxco to make it work seamlessly with FD, couldn't ask for more.

I've used PD since Feb. 2002, I pay the annual subscription fee to always keep it current and have never had a problem with it.

[kC_]

-{ Quote: "I've tried different ones but never really noticed any earth shattering difference so stay with the built in Windows one now." }-

its only about the GUI's & pretty colours for most here!:argh:

personally i use windows own, via batch

[Meriadoc]

PerfectDisk.

One reason I like to shrink .vmdk files and keep them defragged, PD for VMWare does this automatically.

[DOSawaits]

Pirisoft Defraggler. (maker of Crap Cleaner)

Does everything one needs, fast and complete.
No background, HDD lifetime trashing crap for me.
Stable and supersmooth system.

[blacknight]

JkDefrag

[YeOldeStonecat]

Same answer as recent past defragmenter polls....the one built into Windows.

Been a firm believer for years that many of the 3rd party utils are hyped up, another recent thread like this from another forum brought a link to a good comparison which pretty much sums up what I've felt all along.
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_disk_defrag_difference?page=0%2C0



:argh:

[majoMo]

It seems that the comments are more interestings than the article...

From Donn Edwards comment:


i have come to the conclusion that your article is bollocks.



the "results" in the article are completely meaningless because the HDD tests don't measure the placement of actual files on the actual test system at all


Interesting also to see that the author recommend Auslogic - that doesn't perform an optimizacion even... It seems he likes too much their interface... the eyes...

3rd party utils could be very good - but anyone can to think always that is better to use MS built-in tools than externals tools. Like to use their DiskCleanup tool instead a 3rd party tool like CCleaner or Eusing Washer. Or IE instead Firefox or Opera. And so on...

And the proof is: MS improved their built-in defrag in Vista and Windows 7, e.g. auto-defrag in background and consolidation...

[ePost]

Defraggler from Piriform, of cause. What else is there? :D And why is Defraggler not on the list? It would be a clear winner! No doubt about it! ;D Link: http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/download

[mrfargoreed]

Always used PerfectDisk and probably always will as it's Smart Placement seems to always slightly improve my machine's performance.

[tipstir]

Over the years I've tired them all. This JkDefrag seems interesting just click on go. Smart Defrag is okay it does defrag for free and can be scheduled. Windows Defrag takes forever to defrag since that is slow.

[dav88]

Puran Defrag seems to make my pc more responsive.

[bellgamin]

UltraDefrag (http://ultradefrag.sourceforge.net/), of course.

[SammyJack]

AusLogic Disk Defrag.

WHEN OUT OF SHADOW MODE!!!

[GrailVanGogh]

Have tried many different defraggers and went back to the OS built in one MS offers. Works fine for me.

[Osaban]

JkDefrag, MyDefrag, UltimateDefrag. I agree they all do the same job basically, but the paid ones are faster.

[gerardwil]

Paragon, just trying now, because of a free Paragon Harddisk Manager 10 Suite which came with a magazine I buy every now and then.
Before I used the one shipped with XP which I think it is still one of the best.

Gerard

[tipstir]

I ran this JkDefrag then check the results with Defraggler (from Ccleaner folks) sure enough 0% no fragments. Not bad compared to IOBIT Smartdefrag not so good there.

[Calc_Yolatuh]

Plainly, I do not trust the defragmenter built into Windows. Its estimates are strange, its math does not line up, and many files refuse to defragment no matter how much contiguous space is available on disk.

The breaking point for me was just yesterday, when I saw that a 1KB file purportedly had over 300 fragments. So I checked the file distribution in Defraggler, where the report did not line up. I ran the full defrag, and when it was done even Windows' own defragmenter could not find any fragmented files.

When I got home later, I used it to great effect; collating all mods for the game 'Oblivion' (25k files, 40GB) into a single run on the disk. So far, so good.

Which defragmenter had the ability to perform major operations on the MFT, like resizing and such?

[c2d]

JkDefrag

[zfactor]

puran defrag. tried them all and went back to this. its just a great program and works

[ASpace]

The built-in MS Windows one

-{ Quote: "
Been a firm believer for years that many of the 3rd party utils are hyped up, " }-

+1

[parvt]

Diskeeper:thumb:

[gerardwil]

Win7 build-in

[Peaches4U]

O&O Pro Defrag. I set it and forget it. :)

[Aaron Here]

I abandoned UD for Puran because I needed an effective and reliable boot-time defragger ...Puran delivers the goods! :thumb:

[Jo Ann]

I'm not a 'fangirl' of frequent defrags as any potential benefits are not evident to me. That said, I will do a defrag (on general principals) about once a month using Puran. ;)

[pandlouk]

-{ Quote: "puran defrag. tried them all and went back to this. its just a great program and works" }-
ditto :thumb:

I also have a license for perfectdisk but I have not used it for the last 6 months.

puran simple rocks. ;)

[prairie dog]

use to use smart defrag, but have recently switched to auslogics after the recent events:shifty:

[the Tester]

The only Defragger I have ever tried is Window's built in tool.

[korben]

Defraggler from Piriform

[RSpanky]

puran:thumb:

[mercurie]

Windows since Vista...the others are kind of old and I didn't see any benefit to those pay Defrag. apps. but to each his own.

[funkydude]

-{ Quote: "You missed MyDefrag (http://www.mydefrag.com/) ;)" }-

MyDefrag is the new name for JkDefrag which is already in the list.

Personally I use MyDefrag, voted for Jk.

[bellgamin]

-{ Quote: "puran:thumb:" }-Me 2. $19.95 for a lifetime license (if I live that long).

[subhrobhandari]

AusLogic Disk Defrag. Mainly because its so fast.

[manOFpeace]

Although there are other "defraggers" built into other utilities I count the main Windows defrag as the default.

[Noob]

O&O Defrag V12
Love it.

Using the new method, which divides the HDD in 3 Sections ::)

[John Bull]

Where is Piriform Defraggler on your list ? I use it and it is very good.

[cet]

Puran Defrag is the best one for me.The price is reasonable,it does a boot time defrag, it is fast.

[Narxis]

I use Perfect Disk 10 and SMART Placment method. I evaulated Diskeeper 2010 and it's very good but it's too expensive.

[Arkham]

I upgraded to Diskeeper 2010 Professional recently. It's very good indeed; also comes with an in-built algorithm that works in the background and prevents a lot of the fragmentation before it occurs (during file write/modification).

[Dude111]

I use the windows defragger which does a good job :)

[daray]

MyDefrag - very customizable and very capable (plus being free is a plus).

[SirPeterPan]

JKDefrag is now called MyDefrag and isn't open source anymore. It's now a freeware app. I use it (MyDefrag) and its script runs on a daily basis here.

I've tried many others before (and still try, sometimes). The last one was the newest version of PerfectDisk for Win7. Ended up uninstalling it and reinstalling MyDefrag. In fact, it's my opinion that commercial defrag tools talk big and do small.

[Rules]

Puran Defrag now free for non-commercial use!

http://www.puransoftware.com/Puran-Defrag-Download.html

Rules.

[icr]

I use Ultimate Defrag 2008 quite outdated but suites my needs:)

[YanK33]

Auslogics Defrag is so good but right now im using the one inside of Windows 7 and no need for another software on my HD

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "Puran Defrag now free for non-commercial use!

http://www.puransoftware.com/Puran-Defrag-Download.html

Rules." }-

Yeah, i wonder why they went that way.
Considering they aren't too famous and now with a free version, they won't be getting lots of money ::)
But as always, it's nice for us the consumers :D

Anyways, i'll stick to O&O V12

[Osaban]

I have UltimateDefrag 2008, lately I couldn't resist downloading the free version of Puran which is faster than UD 2008. Performance is the same with both applications, although the feeling of having wasted my money with UD 2008 is more than an impression.

[Page42]

Running a 30-day free trial of Diskeeper 2010 right now. I like the auto defrag and the boot time defrag, but I'm not sure I want to buy it after I try it. I'll probably trial a couple of others that members here have praised. :)

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "Running a 30-day free trial of Diskeeper 2010 right now. I like the auto defrag and the boot time defrag, but I'm not sure I want to buy it after I try it. I'll probably trial a couple of others that members here have praised. :)" }-

Don't forget O&O V12 (I know i may sound like i'm their ad machine)
But it is THAT good IMO ;D

[zfactor]

i have o&o 12 and i do not think its as good as either perfectdisk or puran personally. it runs way to much junk in the backorund and adds way to much junk to the system for me to top it off.

[Page42]

I'm trying Puran on another computer right now. If it's good like many here say it is, I'll probably not purchase Diskeeper after the 30 day trial and just run Puran on both machines.

[Noob]

Diskeeper is one of the most expensive options here

I've heard ultimate defrag is very good too, but never tried it.

I tried Puran when they launched the free version (Yes they have a FREE VERSION NOW, it's the same as paid but for "Personal Use") ;D
It was good but i still like mine :D
For some reason i felt PerfectDisk didn't do a good job defragging but that's JUST my opinion, so don't get mad at me ::)

[NoIos]

PuranDefrag free version.

[ameyap]

diskeeper 2010 is just amazing.. i have never known a defragmenter as good.. too bad i don't own one but my roommates laptop has it

[Mr.PC]

My Rollback Rx Built-in Snapshot De-fragmentation Tool.

[J_L]

Puran Defrag, ever since their free version was released.