What disk defragmenter do you use ?

Simon’s Brother

For those who don't have solid state drives what disk defragmenting tool do you use ?

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Rosie Perera

Disk Defragmenter, the one that comes built in with Windows. Why would you need any other? (Unless you're on a Mac.)

Milford Charles Murray

Peace to you, Dear Brother! Dave Hooton has strongly recommended this free one over the years!

I use it frequently and am quite happy with it! I often use it while I'm using the computer for other things .... however, when Logos 5 is indexing, I delay using it ..

http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

I also us CCleaner (cCleaner?) from piriform and am quite happy with that free program as well! *smile*

Milford Charles Murray

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580638#Comment_580638

Disk Defragmenter, the one that comes built in with Windows. Why would you need any other? (Unless you're on a Mac.)

Hi Rosie! Blessings! I've always had trouble with the windows defragger after Windows 7, before that I used it all the time... now I have Windows 8.1 and haven't tried it since I'm so happy with DeFraggler.. Maybe I'll try it sometime; however, it seems so complicated ... *smile*

Mike Binks

What is disk defragmentation?

I must be missing out on something...

iMac, MacBook Air, iPad, iPhone all feeling neglected now.

[:(]

Rich DeRuiter

For those who don't have solid state drives what disk defragmenting tool do you use ?

I really like MyDefrag (freeware) which has multiple options for the kind of defragging (data disk, system disk, consolidate free space, throrough, and more) you want, as well as the depth of defrag you want. It's easy to schedule via the Windows task scheduler, together with the use of some scripts (provided), together with step by step instructions in the help file (though this may still intimidate some).

(The link will take you to CNET, which certifies their downloads as virus free.)

Erwin Stull, Sr.

For those who don't have solid state drives what disk defragmenting tool do you use ?

Check out PerfectDisk by Raxco.

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580644#Comment_580644

What is disk defragmentation?

I must be missing out on something...

iMac, MacBook Air, iPad, iPhone all feeling neglected now.

Maybe you need a disk fragmenter first, before you can benefit from the joys of disk defragging. [:)]

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/Fragger.shtml

The author warns to use only on healthy hardware. Don't blame me if it kills your HD.

abondservant

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580672#Comment_580672

IIRC windows handles SSD differently, because of the seek times and so forth it actually improves the life of your drive to have the data spread out, and (again because its so fast already) the overhead in terms of time is next to non existent.

Think of each individual data bit as being similar to a lightbulb. That lightbulb can only be turned on and off so many times before it burns out.

Modern SSD's are supposed to have a 50,000 hr life span (at least thats what mine is warranted for). But I suspect that is in part because they intentionally fragment the drives.

De-fragmenting is actually contraindicated by most every source I could find.

Here are a few posts that make a similar recommendation.

Before you read them, I include the caveat that there are modern software solutions that include software for "defragmenting" your ssd. However in practice those simply "optimize" the data, and don't really defrag. Some speed improvements may be gained. BUT ONLY IF ITS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH AN SSD.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2110095/the-ultimate-guide-to-proper-ssd-management.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/242783/three_surprising_things_about_hard_drive_defragging.html

OR any of these links to forum posts at tomshardware

https://www.google.com/search?q=why+you+shouldn%27t+defrag+an+ssd+site:www.tomshardware.com&client=firefox-a&hs=HU5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb#channel=sb&q=why+you+shouldn%27t+defrag+an+ssd+site:www.tomshardware.com

Roger G Black

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580695#Comment_580695

Like Rosie I use windows, now and then norton lets me know that I need to use defrag the norton 360 has. There are so many on the market, including free and you can scramble your brain reading and trying to figure which is best for your machine. Defrag your brain and think about what drives you have, to include brand, black or green, speed, heads etc. Sometimes it is best to know your drives and see what the manufacturer recommends. For the most part, use what is with your system or possibly what came with your drive (know what's on your hard drive, you might have 1 hidden). For SSD, check manufacturer also (of course that means both fragmenter and defragger). Best of luck.

Rog

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580644#Comment_580644

What is disk defragmentation?

I must be missing out on something...

iMac, MacBook Air, iPad, iPhone all feeling neglected now.

NEGLECT, NEGLIGENT
1. ameleo (ἀμελέω, 272) denotes (a) “to be careless, not to care” (a, negative, melei, “it is a care”; from melo, “to care, to be a care”), Matt. 22:5, “made light of”; (b) “to be careless of, neglect,” 1 Tim. 4:14; Heb. 2:3; 8:9, “I regarded (them) not.” See LIGHT OF (make), REGARD.¶ (In the Sept., Jer. 4:17; 38:32.¶)
2. paratheoreo (παραθεωρέω, 3865), primarily, “to examine side by side, compare” (para, “beside,” theoreo, “to look at”), hence, “to overlook, to neglect,” is used in Acts 6:1, of the “neglect” of widows in the daily ministration in Jerusalem.¶
Note: In 2 Pet. 1:12, some mss. have No. 1, hence the KJV, “I will not be negligent;” the RV follows those which have the future tense of mello, “to be ready.” See READY. For “neglect to hear” see HEAR, No. 7.

Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W., Jr. (1996). Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words. Nashville, TN: T. Nelson.

OS X users typically fit neglect definition 1a since they do not need to care about disk defragmentation.

OS X Daily posted an article on 13 Jan 2014 => http://osxdaily.com/2014/01/13/defrag-mac-hard-drive-necessary-or-not/

Apple Support has an archived OS X article => http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1375

Keep Smiling [:)]

Josh

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580644#Comment_580644

What is disk defragmentation?

I must be missing out on something...

iMac, MacBook Air, iPad, iPhone all feeling neglected now.

The joys of using a Mac! Put a smile on that face! [:D]

http://macs.about.com/od/faq1/f/defrag.htm

Josh

For those who don't have solid state drives what disk defragmenting tool do you use ?

I guess I could address the OP too. [:)]

Use this: https://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Also, try this: https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Simon’s Brother

Thanks all for the suggestions. I check them out. Out of interest those using defraggler do you use the paid or free version.

Mikko Paavola

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580732#Comment_580732

I'm using IObit Smart Defrag in my desktop. It's fast and it doesn't only defrag but also optimizes the HD for improved speed.

Milford Charles Murray

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580732#Comment_580732

Thanks all for the suggestions. I check them out. Out of interest those using defraggler do you use the paid or free version.

Free Version of both deFraggler and cCleaner ................I have thought about the paid version; however just never investigated to see if the value is there ....

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580732#Comment_580732

Thanks all for the suggestions. I check them out. Out of interest those using defraggler do you use the paid or free version.

I have used Defraggler and currently use CCleaner. The primary difference between the paid and free versions is the support option. When you start thing of network level programs, there is a major difference, being monitoring and multi system control.

Dave Hooton

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580732#Comment_580732

Thanks all for the suggestions. I check them out. Out of interest those using defraggler do you use the paid or free version.

The Pro version was advantageous only because it was packaged with CCleaner Pro. By itself, get the free version.

Fasil

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580794#Comment_580794

I use Smart Defrag!

Simon’s Brother

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/580803#Comment_580803

Thanks Mikko and Fasil, I'll check this one out also...

I use Smart Defrag!