Auslogics Disk Defrag: First Look

A sluggish computer can mean a lot of things--it could be malware, or overstuffed memory, or even disorganized disk space. If you haven't defragmented your drive lately, try the free Auslogics Disk Defrag as a first attempt to speed up your PC.

First Look videos (collect them all) are a great way to get familiar with programs like Auslogics Disk Defrag before you install them. Check it out below, and pick up an easily remembered analogy for how defragmenting works.

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Topics:: Security and spyware,; Utilities and drivers

Tags:: Auslogics,; Defrag,; defragment,; optimize PC,; First Look,; firstlook

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Great program
by marcvv September 14, 2007 10:01 PM PDT: This a great program better than the build in defrag program from MS, this is a very fast program; Like this Reply to this comment

awesome FREEware....
by iluvmyipod_20 September 15, 2007 6:18 AM PDT: reliable and surprisingly fast too...I am very satisfied with it and I highly recommend it to everyone.....:-); Like this Reply to this comment

Get Linux and forget defragging!

by Motyoj September 18, 2007 4:41 PM PDT

It makes sense! ;-) Dump Windows; it's passe...

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Forget...really?
by s0600204 September 20, 2007 5:16 AM PDT: I doubt Fragmented Files is a Windows-Only Problem...I may be wrong...; Like this

Why not just use Windows defrag?
by scooter329 September 18, 2007 8:40 PM PDT: How is this any better than what comes with Windows? If I knew what was better about it I would consider going to the trouble of downloading the software and installing it.; Like this Reply to this comment

Auslogics Disk Defrag: First Look
by deadvolvoman September 18, 2007 8:59 PM PDT: I have this program installed & is very good to use, however I think the defragger that comes with windows(xp home)that i'm using is a slightly cut down version of Auslogics defragger. Luckily Auslogics defragger is still a freeware? program i think.; Like this Reply to this comment

First Class
by rick6348 September 19, 2007 1:34 AM PDT: I use this app. at least twice a week. It is fast, effective and v1.3 will even clear temp files before defragging. Windows defrag? It's a toy by comparison.; Like this Reply to this comment

Easy & convenient
by jrb17a September 19, 2007 3:40 AM PDT: I help "seniors" to use computers or, communications devices as I prefer then to be perceived by the seniors. This program is easy to use, fast and effective. It is superior to MS defrag and it is much more convenient for non-techos, including the seniors, to use.; Like this Reply to this comment

Interesting program, but...
by G-Skaf September 19, 2007 12:44 PM PDT: it does not take into account the Layout.ini file created by Windows XP. This file describes how files should be arranged for faster system bootup and application launch. Windows' built-in defragmenter arranges files according to this file, as do newer versions of O&O defrag and other programs. Auslogics disk defrag does not. This may actually result in slower bootups and application launches. My advice: Let Windows XP' and Vista's prefetchers do their job (on XP, boot files are defragmented every 3 days when the PC is idle), or just run the "defrag C: -b" command if you believe a defrag is necessary. I don't know why this program comes up so often here on Download.com and the editors don't seem to mention the tiny, but important fact about the Layout.ini file.; Like this Reply to this comment

not so happy
by moosest September 19, 2007 2:51 PM PDT: Used this program as it was highly recommended by c-net. Before defraging I would call up vol:f: and play music NOW, after defraging I have to wait at least 1/2 hour to access vol:f:.
The program gave it's self top marks for the job it did, and informed me my vol:f: is now 22% more efficient.
Are we not to use defraggers on music storage, if so I must have missed the warning.; Like this Reply to this comment

Great for PC's
by tanujdamani September 19, 2007 10:38 PM PDT: Like this Reply to this comment

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by linhlh82 September 20, 2007 5:10 AM PDT: dsfhherhtwrth; Like this Reply to this comment

Great Prgram!
by torankusu50 September 20, 2007 5:22 AM PDT: I have used aus logic disk defrag for years now and still love it! I am using it on my new vista pc and it runs great! And someone had said that this messes up the layout.ini i have never had this problem but i also used TuneXP which is the best free tweak for XP(it has a feature that arranges your boot files for faster laoding); Like this Reply to this comment

I never said
by G-Skaf September 20, 2007 7:58 AM PDT: that it messes up the Layout.ini. It simply does not arrange files for faster bootup. Using this program you might actually be undoing some of the work that the operating system has done (Windows XP optimises boot files every 3 days, I don't know about Vista though). However, it's really to use on separate data partitions with huge files, because it simply defragments files and does not consolidate free space. This is what makes Windows' built-in defragmenter take so long to finish.; Like this Reply to this comment

Used it, looks beautiful, didn't do much ...
by billped September 22, 2007 12:53 PM PDT: I have used this app a few times and it seemed like it was fantastic, but it never actually reduced my defragmentation level. When I run this and then run the MS version (or run Auslogics twice), I am still left with a significant amount of defrag.

When the MS version finished, both systems show the defrag level down to where it should be.

I am a longtime windows geek, so the likelihood of a stupid user error is low (though never zero!); Like this Reply to this comment

Used it, looks good, but not better than this one.
by Ivy625 September 27, 2007 12:56 AM PDT: I used Auslogics Disk Defrag for quite a few days. True, Auslogics Disk Defrag did a good job on my computer. But now I use IObit SmartDefrag ( http://www.iobit.com/iobitsmartdefrag.html) to substitute for it not only because IObit SmartDefrag can defrag several partitions at a time, but also it'll work automatically and quietly in the background on my computer. It's completely free?terrific!!; Like this Reply to this comment

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by 13761311 September 29, 2007 10:20 AM PDT: Like this Reply to this comment

Great program
by Greenbeenie November 10, 2007 6:33 PM PST: I've used other defrag programs before. I am very impressed with such a fast and efficient program.. and freeware! Thanks Auslogics.; Like this Reply to this comment


by mrsthompson-206956177015925443 February 26, 2008 3:39 AM PST: I absolutely love all of Auslogics products and especially the "Registry Defrag". I have used others and they have removed my taskbar completely from the system. I use Disk Defrag daily to keep my computer running smooth as "glass". Because I test all new software that interests me, I chose to use "Defraggler" from the makers of "CCleaner" and it doesn't do half the job of Auslogics. I would highly recommend these products to everyone who likes to have a computer that runs quickly & smoothly.
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by smokeyluck March 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT: My mother put Auslogics on my computer before I reformatted it. It is the best defragmenting program that has ever been on my computer. It is excellent with making my computer faster and works fast itself.; Like this Reply to this comment