best way to defragment a drive?

Jognt · 11-07-04, 11:48 AM

I've noticed that the windows 2000/windows XP defragmenter is pretty worthless.. i defragmented the drive of my GF's PC and when it was done, it was still recomending me to defrag it :s

What programs do you use to defragment a drive? which ones are there, benefits/downsides?

any free ones?

Flip-Mode · 11-07-04, 11:57 AM

I'm using DiskKeeper, its great.
It has boot time defrag for the swapfile, and it can even move your swapfile to the outer tracks for better access time.
It also has a neat feature of "Set it and forget it" which you can set to defrag when you comp is idle.
Really good software.

Jognt · 11-07-04, 01:07 PM

ok, cool, is diskkeeper free? or is it trial software?

man_utd · 11-07-04, 02:58 PM

Diskeeper 9, just came out, there is a trial, and the software is about 60 dollars I believe.

I received 8 as a gift with one of the components I bought a while back, love the software.

Jognt · 11-07-04, 03:30 PM

well, i downloaded the trial version of Diskeeper 8.0 from their website, but unfortunatly, the installer told me that it can be used with just about every windows version, but not 2000.. (mine)

*/me wanders of, disappointed*

somekid617 · 11-07-04, 04:27 PM

I have had no problems with windows defrag...its really slow though,

Gabkicks · 11-07-04, 04:44 PM

i have W2K pro.. so i guess it wont work w/ mine...

KoolDrew · 11-07-04, 08:24 PM

O&O defrag is by far the best out there. It does cost money though. If you want something free PerfectDisk is the best.

realtadiquantu · 11-07-04, 10:02 PM

try perfectdisk 6 guys! its > diskeeper

Jognt · 11-08-04, 09:19 AM

ok, thanks, ill look into perfectdisk

stereo555 · 11-08-04, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jognt

well, i downloaded the trial version of Diskeeper 8.0 from their website, but unfortunatly, the installer told me that it can be used with just about every windows version, but not 2000.. (mine)

*/me wanders of, disappointed*

Windows 95 Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows 98 Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows Me Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows XP Home Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows NT Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows 2000 Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows XP Professional Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows XP Tablet PC Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows XP Media Center Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition

Ive used Diskeeper since version 6.0 and luv it (now use 8.0 Pro with XP Pro).
Ive tested each vesion Ive owned while running various programs at the same time while defraging (including burning cd's) and never had a problem or slow down with Diskeeper . Highly recommend .
There too are some rebates going on HERE

Jon · 11-08-04, 05:23 PM

The XP defrag engine uses DiskKeeper, albeit a lite version of it, without all of the options.

Just so you all know :]

man_utd · 11-08-04, 06:32 PM

Mhmm, and when it is installed, windows automatically makes it the default version. Bought dk9 pro last night, a few minor improvements, but not a whole lot from initial review.

Jognt · 11-09-04, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stereo555

Windows 95 Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows 98 Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows Me Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows XP Home Diskeeper 8.0 Home or Professional Edition
Windows NT Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows 2000 Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows XP Professional Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows XP Tablet PC Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition
Windows XP Media Center Diskeeper 8.0 Professional Edition

Ive used Diskeeper since version 6.0 and luv it (now use 8.0 Pro with XP Pro).
Ive tested each vesion Ive owned while running various programs at the same time while defraging (including burning cd's) and never had a problem or slow down with Diskeeper . Highly recommend .
There too are some rebates going on HERE

weird, see attached image..
thanks for the replies

too bad there isnt a free one between them though

since im in exam year(s) it's a bit risky for me to get a job, meaning --> no money

(and im not a fan of trials lol

)

stereo555 · 11-09-04, 09:58 AM

OK Jognt , try an older version (and freeware) called " Diskeeper Lite" . Diskeeper Lite is free and will do the same as other versions , but you cant set it to run automaticly . This will be version 7.xx and should work with Win2K . Download HERE .

(BTW , I never had any problems myself with this version in the past)

11-07-04, 11:48 AM	Thread Starter #1
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11-07-04, 11:57 AM	#2
Flip-Mode Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beer Sheva, Israel	I'm using DiskKeeper, its great. It has boot time defrag for the swapfile, and it can even move your swapfile to the outer tracks for better access time. It also has a neat feature of "Set it and forget it" which you can set to defrag when you comp is idle. Really good software. __________________ Heatware (Yes Israelis have it too!) PayPal Verified[/size]
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11-07-04, 01:07 PM	Thread Starter #3
Jognt All round good guy Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Netherlands	ok, cool, is diskkeeper free? or is it trial software? __________________ Are you new? Introduce yourself! Current rig: TT Matrix vX Asus P5B Deluxe Wifi e6600 @ 3.4 (9 * 378) w/ TRUE120 2 * 2GB OCZ DDRII-1000 @ 756 4-4-4-10 Sapphire HD4850 512MB WD RaptorX 150GB w/ Zalman heatpipes \| Seagate 1TB w/ zalman heatpipes CoolerMaster iGreen 500W Remove your fangrills!
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11-07-04, 02:58 PM	#4
man_utd Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Amsterdam, NL	Diskeeper 9, just came out, there is a trial, and the software is about 60 dollars I believe. I received 8 as a gift with one of the components I bought a while back, love the software.
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11-07-04, 03:30 PM	Thread Starter #5
Jognt All round good guy Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Netherlands	well, i downloaded the trial version of Diskeeper 8.0 from their website, but unfortunatly, the installer told me that it can be used with just about every windows version, but not 2000.. (mine) /me wanders of, disappointed __________________ Are you new? Introduce yourself! Current rig: TT Matrix vX Asus P5B Deluxe Wifi e6600 @ 3.4 (9 * 378) w/ TRUE120 2 * 2GB OCZ DDRII-1000 @ 756 4-4-4-10 Sapphire HD4850 512MB WD RaptorX 150GB w/ Zalman heatpipes \| Seagate 1TB w/ zalman heatpipes CoolerMaster iGreen 500W Remove your fangrills!
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somekid617 Registered Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: miami	I have had no problems with windows defrag...its really slow though,
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KoolDrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NY	O&O defrag is by far the best out there. It does cost money though. If you want something free PerfectDisk is the best.
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11-08-04, 09:19 AM	Thread Starter #10
Jognt All round good guy Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Netherlands	ok, thanks, ill look into perfectdisk __________________ Are you new? Introduce yourself! Current rig: TT Matrix vX Asus P5B Deluxe Wifi e6600 @ 3.4 (9 * 378) w/ TRUE120 2 * 2GB OCZ DDRII-1000 @ 756 4-4-4-10 Sapphire HD4850 512MB WD RaptorX 150GB w/ Zalman heatpipes \| Seagate 1TB w/ zalman heatpipes CoolerMaster iGreen 500W Remove your fangrills!
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11-08-04, 05:23 PM	#12
Jon Just Another Retired Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	The XP defrag engine uses DiskKeeper, albeit a lite version of it, without all of the options. Just so you all know :] __________________ theHTPC.net CheapCritic.com
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11-08-04, 06:32 PM	#13
man_utd Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Amsterdam, NL	Mhmm, and when it is installed, windows automatically makes it the default version. Bought dk9 pro last night, a few minor improvements, but not a whole lot from initial review.
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11-09-04, 09:58 AM	#15
stereo555 Overclocking is music to my soul Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Menifee , Calif	OK Jognt , try an older version (and freeware) called " Diskeeper Lite" . Diskeeper Lite is free and will do the same as other versions , but you cant set it to run automaticly . This will be version 7.xx and should work with Win2K . Download HERE . (BTW , I never had any problems myself with this version in the past) __________________ * i7 920 D0 @ 3.9 - Evga X58 3-Way SLI (758) * Sandisk Extreme 240gb * Seagate 410AS 2x250's-Raid0 - Samsung F3 1TB - 24gb Mushkin 1333 - Gigabyte Windforce GTX 670 - CM Cosmos 1010/Corsair HX1050 - Windows 7 Ultimate * Hanns-G HZ281HPB 27.5" - LG WH12LS30 Blu Burner - Samsung SH-S223Q - X-Fi Titanium - Klipsch 4.1's/Altec center channel ~ "Random segments of code and ghosts in my machine" ~ Heatware Join your overclocking frag buddies at [OCG] (aka: [OCG]w00ps )
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