Which Defragger do you use and why?

[Ayporos]

O&O Software - O&O Defrag 11 Pro

O&O Defrag manager 11 Pro

 

[Martee]

To me it's like the last time I bought tires. At the tire store they tell me they take 35 psi but when I look at what's embossed on the tire, it says 40-45 psi. Thank you very much, but I think the company that made the tire knows more about it than the guy who put it on my car.

Just to play "Devil's Advocate" -
Do you also only use Window's Firewall and only Window's disc partitioner and only Windows Defender - no outside software for these Windows built in utilities?

In spite of the problem I posted above (I blame myself and think PD probably had nothing to do with it), I used Perfect Disk for 4 years with my XP, and it seemed to do a very good job. Does Vista do a "good enough" job? Maybe, but the way I see it - to extend your analogy - when you get a root canal done to you want to have it done by your local dentist who does 8-10 a year, or would you rather have it done by an endodontist who specializes in it and does 8-10 a week? (As someone who has had a lot of root canals - and some very bad ones by dentists who think they know but really don't - I can tell you, in the case of root canals: go to an endodontist! Make of that what you will. )

Hi Pdsnickles,

I know you didn't question me directly, but I would like to put my two cents if you don't mind.

Well, it depends. I use the Windows Defender, but don't use the native Firewall. That's because I run McAfee suite which has the firewall, too. It's better to run just one firewall, right? And I plan to get rid the McAfee as soon as the the Microsoft will launch the native AV freeware for Vista SP2 and Windows 7 (Morro codename) in the second half if this year. The successor of the Windows Live OneCare. I think it will do exactly the same job as the rest of AVs.

As to the partitioner you are right, I use the one from bootable Paragon disc. :D

Cheers...

 

[Ex_Brit]

I use Diskeeper Professional 2009. It's predecessors are the ones I picked years ago, mainly because the XP defragger was a watered down version of it, and I've stuck with it ever since.

 

[Martee]

To me it's like the last time I bought tires. At the tire store they tell me they take 35 psi but when I look at what's embossed on the tire, it says 40-45 psi. Thank you very much, but I think the company that made the tire knows more about it than the guy who put it on my car.

Hello Garysgold,

Exactly, the Windows knows itself better then the other software. :D
And the tire manufacturer knows how much pressure the each model of tire can stand.

Cheers...

 

[archie123]

Am i dreaming or did i just read about tyres and root canal work!!?? Ive been using perfect disk for years and if id known it did all that id have saved a fortune!! Cost me £220 last month to put 4 tyres an the wifes car and as for dentist costs...dont even go there

Pdsnickles

Im waiting back on an answer from PD tech mate probably come Monday ill let you know what they say , they usually pretty good at getting back in touch

 

[Martee]

Hello Archie,

No, you are not dreaming, tires and root canal work are real.

 

[urty]

Diskeeper09, fast and automatic.

 

[Benjamin]

Diskeeper 2009 pro for me. Works great- is automatic and derfags system files as well as in low space.

As for root canal treatments- I had one done a couple of weeks ago, and another a few months ago for a different tooth. Darn expensive and not a pleasant experience at all

Now I know how the dentists can afford those nice cars they drive

 

[Mr Smiley]

PerfectDisk 10 Professional (Build 104) from Raxco Software with StealthPatrol enabled.

1) SMARTPlacement Optimization - organizes files so your system works faster;

2) Free Space Consolidation - creates the most contiguous free space possible, and

3) AutoPilot Scheduling - gives you complete control of your defrag schedule.

Neil

 

[miki69]

Totally agree what Neil said

 

[pdsnickles]

I am using Perfect Disk now and am very happy with it.
I'm no expert as to which one is better or why, but it seems PD gets a lot of votes and I have found it:
-easy to install
-easy to set up
-does what it says it does
-gives you lots of options
-works quickly
-enables you to defrag some files that others don't (not sure this is good, but you have the option - it's not a default, just an option)

I've used it for several defrags now and I find that it works.
Oh, actually I used it for a couple years with XP, too, and always liked it. I was just curious as to what people use with Vista.