Windows 7 defrag vs Diskeeper

Page 1 of 5 123 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 29
    Winows 7 Pro, 64 bit
       #1

    Windows 7 defrag vs Diskeeper


    I have been a user of diskeeper for some time, on XP and on Windows 7 since I installed build 7100 RC. Just found out today that win 7 has a built in defrag that is running also.
    Does it make sense to run both? Any one experience a reason that one is better than the other?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 353
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    It's funny you bring this up today because I was just taking a closer look at my Diskeeper 2009. I've had it since XP, and now running it 64bit in Windows 7 and I have to say I don't think I am going to continue using it.

    I have it set to Auto so it defrags in the background, one of their claims to fame is how it only works when the system is idle, and uses such negligible resources to run, and I will give it that as it accomplishes this part well, but I don't think it has ever done a good job keeping the drives defragmented 'automatically'.

    The point of 'auto' is to set and forget it, but occasionally when I do a manual 'analyze' it tells me the drive is defragmented and performance is 'degraded'

    So I ask myself whats the point? I'm sure that windows defrag can do just as good a job or better when defragging manually.

    edit: I just noticed in your post you state that the built in defrag runs automatically as well. I did not know this and am curious if this is true. If it were than I have serious issues knowing that 2 programs running in conjunction cannot keep my drives defragmented!
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 4,573
       #3

    May not be true in Win7, but in XP, Windows Defrag is Diskeeper Lite (basically).

    The basic advantage to third-party defrag apps is the ability to resize the MFT easily and defrag page files, and to run at boot-time when there are no locked files. MFT files can be resized in the registry. If you have a dynamic, Windows managed page file, there is no fragmentation except under an extreme condition - and a defragger won't help you there.

    Defraggers carved a market niche when there was a more valid need for them.

    Shooters, you may commence firing.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #4

    Ready on the left...

    If Microsoft would adopt a modern FS, defragmenting would be a thing of the past. I had hopes with WINfs, but no joy... Linux really has the best FS with the ext file system... ext4 is flaming fast...
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #5

    i use defraggler once in a month.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 353
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Anyone have any good experiences with something that is 'Automatic'
      My Computer


  7. TOF
    Posts : 88
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional X64
       #7

    A320 said:
    Anyone have any good experiences with something that is 'Automatic'
    I have been using this one for about three weeks now. It's free and has good reviews.Auslogics Disk Defrag Freeware download and review - disk defragmentation tool from SnapFiles
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 353
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    Interesting,

    I have removed Diskeeper 2009 and I just purchased and installed o&o defrag 12. Windows Defrag tells me my OS partition is 4% defragmented while 0&0 immediately after told me it's over 8%.

    Alright who's lying...
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 4,573
       #9

    A320 said:
    Interesting,

    I have removed Diskeeper 2009 and I just purchased and installed o&o defrag 12. Windows Defrag tells me my OS partition is 4% defragmented while 0&0 immediately after told me it's over 8%.

    Alright who's lying...
    Who's selling?

    Neither is lying, per se. You are not privy to the calculation.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 353
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #10

    "I hwas onlee keeding wit u Frank"!

      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 5 123 ... LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:13.
Find Us