Which Defragmenter do you recommend?

[cheewongken]

Hey guys. I was wondering which defragmenter's good to use.. The good and bad of them, anything worth knowing. Thanks.

P.S. Currently using Auslogic's Disk Defrag

 

[GeneO]

Make sure you get one that is compatible with VSS if you use System Restore.

I think the windows one is the best, but the only other one I have tried is Diskeeper

 

[thepapa]

Hi cheewongken, I am not a computer guru by any means. I have always used the defragmenter that came with Windows until recently. I tried defraggler and it was ok. I then tried the Auslogics disk defrag and to me, it made my laptop run smoother and quicker. I don't have any timers to prove any kind of speed increase, I'm just going by the feel of my machine. I am not a TV watcher, so my spare time is spent on my computers, and I tend to notice any kind of changes to my machines. At this point, I believe you are using the best free one on the market. Have a great day !!!

 

[richnrockville]

I have used Vopt for 10+ years, It is not free but you can try it for a short time without being crippled.
vopt.com is their web site and they have versions for most any windows version.
goldenbow software is the author and they do a good job.

I don't have any financial interest, just like their software,

Rich

 

[DMHolt57]

Go with Auslogic Disk Defragger, get it at Download.com, you won't be sorry later...

 

[dobhar]

Hi cheewongken...

For the "Free" defragger's I have tried and tested Defraggler, Auslogic Disk Defragger, and Smart Defrag (Just to name a few). The best, IMHO, is the free "Smart Defrag" form Iobit. I have used it on my WinXP, WinVista, and Win7 PC's and Laptop's...works good.
Disk Defrag - Smart Defrag

 

[StalkeR]

I recommend Defragled.It's free,small and very good.

 

[Petey7]

I prefer to use the built in defrag in Windows 7. For previous versions, I use/recommend Auslogics Disk Defrag.

 

[A Guy]

I also use Auslogic. But have Puran Defrag for it's boot defrag capabilities, and also have but rarely use My Defrag, and the Power Defragmenter GUI for Contig. A Guy

 

[techcal]

..... only other one I have tried is Diskeeper

^ is what I prefer. Has all the bells and whistles and great performance: defrags quickly and quietly in the background without trouble. The latest version also has fragmentation prevention features. Much better than the windows default IMHO.

 

[yowanvista]

Defraggler

 

[Hopalong X]

Windows 7 Defragger.

 

[goguta]

I'm using Raxco perfect disk v11 for win7

 

[OldMX]

JKdefrag or Puran Defrag

 

[McDougal]

I have tried many if not all of the free defraggers available.....and I have to say, I've had the best luck with Auslogics Disk Defrag on my Windows 7 64-bit. Its fast, does a good job, and improves your performance. I also like and use Puran Defrag, I run its boot defrag+optimize once a month, helps a lot. I also use the two for XP and Vista. Also...I DO NOT recommend Piriform Defraggler...while CCleaner is great, Defraggler is not. I ran it once, and it didn't even finish defragging all of my drive, it finished while there was still 10% fragmented, what's with that? It happens on XP and Vista also. That's why I do not use or recommend Defraggler....

 

[cheewongken]

Wow.. a lot of mixed opinions.. kinda hard which to pick.

 

[A Guy]

Wow.. a lot of mixed opinions.. kinda hard which to pick.

Try them, and decide yourself

A Guy

 

[dobhar]

^
What "A Guy" said.

I downloaded and installed quite a few free defraggers and played with them. I read reviews and searched out issues and I found, IMHO, that Smart Defrag was best for me. Nobody's pick is wrong...their pick is what they consider best for them.

 

[McDougal]

I agree, I just posted what works best for me, but others may work better for you. Choose what does the job right

This is the same with web browsers and security software....whichever works best for you is the best.

 

[gregrocker]

Auslogics Disk and Registry Defraggers, following CCleaner monthly.