CNET Editors' review
There are plenty of downloadable defrag utilities to choose from, but it's hard to beat the ease of use and helpful extras in IOBit's Smart Defrag.
With this utility you can quickly analyze your hard drive to check the level of defragmentation before committing to a scan. The interface shows you different colored blocks representing fragmented files, frequently used files, and more, with a helpful key to show what each colored block represents.
When you're ready to pull the trigger, you can choose from a straight defragmentation (fastest), or have Smart Defrag perform either a fast or "deep" optimization after defragmentation. Our test machine has a rather full hard drive, so even using the fast optimization took close to 40 minutes. Depending on your hard drive and level of defragmentation, your mileage may vary.
In addition to the solid defragmentation tools, you can have Smart Defrag automatically defrag the files you use the most without significantly slowing down your system. Even while performing a full defragmention and optimization run, the program barely uses as much as 25MB of RAM, and with just the auto-defrag running continually, it uses about half that amount.
Smart Defrag offers a few extras, including a scheduler so you can set it up to only defrag during downtime on your computer. You can set it to run scans on bootup or even have the app shut down your computer when it's done defragging selected hard drives or partitions.
It's important to note that Smart Defrag is not as essential for those running Windows 7 because the OS defrags continually on it's own. But if you run external drives connected to a Windows 7 computer, this utility will still come in handy for keeping them running smoothly.
Overall, if you want a quick and solid defrag utility to make your computer run more smoothly, with added options for scheduling and other extras, you should definitely download this program. Both beginner and advanced users will have no trouble operating this solid utility.
Publisher's Description
From IObit:
Disk fragmentation is generally main cause of slow and unstable computer performance. Smart Defrag 2 helps defragment your hard drive most efficiently. Smart Defrag 2 not only defragments computer deeply but optimizes disk performance. With "Install it and forget it" feature, Smart Defrag 2 works automatically and quietly in the background on your PC, keeping your hard disk running at its speediest. Slow down, freeze-ups and crashes will be a thing of the past.
Features include: Easy 2 Use. Install it and forget it. The intuitive interface makes Smart Defrag 2 the ideal utility for complete dummies. Always-on Working. Smart Defrag 2 works automatically and quietly in the background, constantly keeps your computer fragment-free. Super Efficient Defragmentation. No more long time waiting, Smart Defrag 2 has the fastest defragment engine in the world and finishes the job just in minuts. Optimize File System. Not just simple defragment, Smart Defrag 2 also streamlines the file system and makes your computer run at the top speed. Free and Free. Smart Defrag 2 is 100% freeware. You can get it and update it without any penny.What's new in this version:
- Added support for Windows 8
- Improved Boot-time defrag module
- Improved SSD detection module
- Improved interface
- Updated language files
- Fixed general bugs.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 2,742 votes
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Current version:
4.8 starsout of 22 votes
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"Always recommend IOBIT!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
works for both windows 7 & XP
economical
easy to use
"EZ to luv!"Cons
none discovered so far!
Summary
smart defrag in conjunction with the rest of the IOBIT family of computer care products has been an amazing boost to my entire computer! it has been installed on my windows 7 netbook, & my husband's xp desktop, improving them in so many ways! IOBIT is economical, useful, practical, and all around "do-able"
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"It's the best!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Fast, efficient and with great features. What's more, it's FREE.
Cons
None come to mind.
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"My choice for all my computers is Smart Defrag"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Simply put, Smart Defrag seems to deliver on all of its promises.
Cons
Smart Defrag is not the fastest defragger out there.
Summary
I believe Smart Defrag is the gold standard for computer defraggers.
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"Seems to work"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Faster Drive access
Frequent program updates/improvementsCons
Tries to load other software from the company
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"Very Good."
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Efficiency.
Cons
None, ....
Summary
Very Good.
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"Works well so far."
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Like the older version.
Cons
Pressure to upgrade to the big bux version.
Summary
pretty quick for what it does.
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"Great Product!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Works better than anything I've Tried
Cons
Can't think of anything else the program should do!
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"Best Defrag program."
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
Best Defrag program ever.
Cons
There are none.
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"This product is great! It makes a visible difference!!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
---> Automatic De-frag
---> Defragging Counseling
---> Scheduled De-frag and ability to shutdown computer on its own, so you can go to sleep and let it do everything by itself!
---> Boot Time De-frag
---> Colorful and very easy-to-use Interface!Cons
I don't see any flaws in this software.
Summary
Best Defragging Tool I have ever used! Such a nice surprise to know that it's totally free!! It's even ad free!!
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"Best defrag around."
Version: Smart Defrag 2.4
Pros
The speed and accuracy, that it works at is fast.
Cons
None to my knowledge.
Summary
Why would anyone use another.
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