CNET Editors' review
Instead of having to remember to defrag disks, Ashampoo Magical Defrag will keep up with the task with little intervention on your part. It may not be magical, but it is a practical approach to a job that needs to get done but often gets forgotten.
The user interface is pretty basic, but the straightforward design makes it easy to navigate. Settings options allow you select the hard disk(s) that you want to include in the defragmenting process. Once you click the Defragment Now button, setup is pretty much finished. Ashampoo Magical Defrag goes to work when your computer is idle. You can pause the program, but otherwise you don't need to do anything. If you're really interested, the defragment screen visually displays the process. Tiny, color-coded square symbols show you the amount of free space on your hard disk. You can also opt to show weekly statistics, display the taskbar icon, and to cease running the program while in battery mode. A statistics summary tells you how many files were defragmented and how many clusters of files were moved, so you can keep tabs on what's going on behind the scenes.
An extensive Help file will answer questions you might have along the way. The program comes with a very generous, 40-day trial period. It doesn't get much easier to keep your disks defragmented, and we recommend Ashampoo Magical Defrag for all users.
Publisher's Description
From Ashampoo:
Boost up your computer's performance. When was the last time you defragmented your hard drive? Can't quite remember? Then join the ranks of many users that shy away from the time-consuming defragmentation of their hard disks. Over time, hard drives get fragmented due to half-hearted maintenance, resulting in a significantly measurable performance loss. This is where Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3 steps in. The program runs as a background service and defragments your hard drive only when computer is idle, hence enabling you to follow your everyday work routine without any distraction.
What's new in this version: Version 3.02 enhances defragmentation service.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 562 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 56 votes
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"Super program for the purpose!"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
Reorganizes info on your disc to free up wasted space.
Cons
there are no cons that I have seen.
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"excellent utility"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
unobtrusive
Cons
no negatives yet
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"Not as complicated as it first looks"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
Will save those factory default renstalls when you can't uninstall something annoying.
Cons
Help screens, unable to maximise, bit small to read.
Summary
Like most Ashampoo software it's simple to install and use, does the job for a great price. Didn't read and notice that it has a disk defrag and registary cleaner which I brought as seperate items at the same time, still they were on offer at only £3 each and this program was up for £12 so still got away with it cheap. Like most things German it's precise, well made and functional. It's still my hope that one day they will produce a full fledged video editing package.
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"Just goes about the task with no fuss"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
Easy to set up,keeps everything tidy
Uses idle time to good effectCons
None with this or any earlier version
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"trial version was very limited"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
piqued my interest in the full version
Cons
trial version was very limited
Summary
trial version was very limited
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"Keeps disk defragged without slowing PC"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
Program works in background and pauses when the CPU is active, so it doesn't interrupt or slow PC. HD stays degragmented. I periodically run a separate defrag program and it finds almost no fragmentation to slow down my PC.
Cons
None - works right all the time!
Summary
Beats any other defrag program for keeping things clean without user input. Great if you are tech support for friends and family (that is- uncompensated).
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"Great software"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
Easy to Use
Cons
None negative point
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"dose what it says"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
easy to install and operate
Cons
dont know of any
Summary
simplicity
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"brilliant missed it when I got my new computer"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
keeps on working thoughout the year no problems when I go to defrag it tells me no need to defrag at this stage Good or what I say
Cons
no faults as I see except I should have had it sooner
Summary
everyone should have one of these Magical Defrag programs
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"Install and forget about it"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Defrag 3.0.2
Pros
Easy install. No other work to do. It works well.
Cons
Cannot think of any
Summary
I have used this programme for several years and it has helped to keep my hard drives uncluttered. Would recommend to anyone who is bad at 'housekeeping'!!
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