- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $44.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: December 23, 2004
- Total Downloads: 595,613
- Downloads last week: 1,492
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 457 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Maintaining proper disk hygiene is like going to the dentist: You do it because you have to, but it's rarely easy and almost never pleasant. PerfectDisk is a friendly alternative that picks up where Windows' Disk Defragmenter leaves off, adding powerful features, an attractive interface, and a top-notch help file with clear instructions and definitions.
In addition to the standard defragmentation process, it offers a SmartPlacement option, which analyzes usage patterns and organizes data to minimize future fragmentation. Another useful option is offline defragmentation, which optimizes parts of the drive, such as the Master File Table and the page file, that can't be modified while Windows is running. On your next bootup, PerfectDisk takes over, optimizes the selected files, and lets Windows proceed with start-up. The interface features big buttons, bold but complimentary colors, and is short on drawbacks.
The program also offers statistical analysis, scheduled maintenance, and the ability to defragment remote computers running another copy of PerfectDisk. That last feature is perfect for IT staffers, but we recommend the app to home users, too. At its price, PerfectDisk isn't a bargain--but getting this close to perfect doesn't come cheap.
Publisher's description
From Raxco Software :PerfectDisk delivers speed, thoroughness, and ease of use for all Windows home, small-business, and large-enterprise users. The only disk defragmenter certified by Microsoft for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, PerfectDisk is designed for today's largest disk drives. If you're serious about disk defragmentation, optimization, and free-space consolidation, you'll find PerfectDisk meets your high demands and requirements.
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User reviews of PerfectDisk 7.0 build 31
- Average user rating: 4.3 stars out of 457 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 7.0 build 31
Pros: It sped up my computer significantly.
Cons: It takes a long time to defragment first time round but is a lot quicker afterwards.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 7.0 build 31
Pros: As said, it works very good.
Cons: Takes ages to defrag C: first time.
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 7.0 build 31
"Run NOW, or risk losing you data and money."
Pros: NONE
Cons: I just downloaded the trial version today. I ran a defrag on my external hard drive. Now, it won't boot, and says the drive is not formatted! I have or had several hundred dollars worth of software on this drive. Now I have to pay about $100 to recover it.
Don't risk it. Use something else, anything else. I'm not happy at all. RUN NOW!!!!
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Version: PerfectDisk 7.0 build 31
Pros: Nice defragmenter... The SmartPlacement is quite a good feature. It places the files according to the date modified. Use it with Diskeeper because it has a feature called Set it and Forget it.
Cons: No major problems... The first time you defragment will be slow but after that, it is ok.
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 7.0 build 31
Pros: 1. Smart Placement function is unique and useful.
2. Statistics gives clear info about your computer's fragmentation.
Works best if you use PerfectDisk's Smart Placement and then run a defragmentation using Diskeeper
Cons: 1. Fragmentation map could be a bit confusing for some people.
2. Takes a while to defragment.
3. Sometimes does not get rid of all fragments after running defragmentation once.
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