- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: October 03, 2009
- Total Downloads: 51,728
- Downloads last week: 1,525
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 74 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on March 31, 2009
The Defraggler helps computer users who feel their system is running too slow. This simple program performs a complicated task that streamlines your PC's thought processes, but be prepared for a wait.
This free unlimited download attempts to bring order to your scattered RAM. When a file is created, portions of the item are spread into free spaces throughout the hard drive. As more files accumulate the computer has to work harder to piece together the puzzle that has become your specific file. This results in a slow computer. Defragmenting seeks out all these matching pieces and lines them up, making work easier and faster for the computer.
Defraggler downloads easily and is simple to understand. Its display shows users how much memory is available on their computers and also performs a search to show exactly how many files are fragmented in the entire computer. From here you can choose to defragment all or select specific files for defragmentation. Experts recommend regular defragmentation to keep computers running smoothly, so the Defraggler offers a scheduler to automatically run the program.
Defraggler is easy to understand and performs its job well. There is a strange chart along the top that seems to move for no real reason and is best ignored, but is only a minor annoyance. In addition, be prepared for a long wait time. Defragmenting a computer can take dozens of minutes. Still, if you want to improve computer performance, this is a great place to start.
Publisher's description
From Piriform :Defraggler is a file defragmentation tool. It differs from other defrag tools on the market, by enabling you to quickly and simply defrag the files you want to, without having to process the whole drive. Simply run it, select the file and defragment in seconds.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.14.159 has added 'Empty recycle bin option' before defrag. Improved placement of files around MFT. Fixed incorrect defrag button behavior (defrag checked and highlighted while using tabstop).
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 74 votes
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Version: Defraggler 1.14.159
"this works very well and is relatively fast"
Pros: seems to be a bit faster than most defragger's
Cons: can't think of anything right now....????
Summary: I would rate this highly and urge anyone to try it and see for themselves!
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Version: Defraggler 1.14.159
"Fast and functional-it does more than defrag!"
Pros: Ease of use and it shows specifically what it is doing and when.
Cons: None that I can think of.
Summary: It's great and for free, can't beat that!
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Version: Defraggler 1.14.159
Pros: Simple to use and works well
Cons: I haven't found any cons.
Summary: The best defrag program you can get.
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Version: Defraggler 1.14.159
"I like the cleanup it does on the hard drive,"
Pros: It gives me better responce time.
Cons: It is a little difficult to understand the process.
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Version: Defraggler 1.14.159
Pros: Very fast, easy to use and you can schedule it to run at anytime of the day down to the second. The price of this tool can't be beat!!!
Cons: I have not found any cons...
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