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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 30 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 autodefrag running continually, it uses about a quarter of 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 its 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.
Smart Defrag 2 - Defragment your disks automatically and speed up your PC - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From IObit:
Disk fragmentation is generally main cause of slow and unstable computer performance. Smart Defrag helps defragment your hard drive most efficiently. Smart Defrag not only defragments computer deeply but optimizes disk performance. With 'install it and forget it' feature, Smart Defrag works automatically and quietly in the background on your PC, keeping your hard disk running at its speediest. Smart Defrag is complete free for home, organization, and business.
Version 1.20 adds Auto-defrag all volumes feature.
What's new in this version:
- Added Auto-defrag all volumes
- Improved multi-language support
- Fixed general bugs
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 2,834 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 322 votes
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"easy to use"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
it seems to be made for the person with limited knowledge
Cons
not really anything to dislike
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"Quick and Easy TO use"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
Great user interface. Like being able to select all Drives and Have it run overnight.
Cons
Seems to AutoStart when it's not scheduled.
Summary
Would recommend for all level of users
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"Good, but AusLogics is better"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
It does indeed defragment your harddive
Cons
It doesn't work any faster or better than the one that comes with Windows
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"Not much better than Microsoft's."
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
Has more options than MS's, and provides more information.
Cons
MS's defrag said my C drive needed to be defragged, but was unable to do so. After defrag, there had been no change. Running Smart Defrag also did nothing notable. The 'C' drive still needed defragmenting. MyDefrag, on the other hand, worked.
Summary
No real improvement over MS's defragger.
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"Great free defrag program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
I've used this program with XP,Vista and now windows 7 and it works flawlessly.I have even installed it on my wife and daughters computer and recomend it to anyone over the windows defragmenter.Thanks and keep up the good work.
Cons
None.It works great.
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"A good detrag program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
Quite fast in defragmenting files
Cons
While defragmentation of files is quite fast, files are not compacted to bring them in close proximity
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"Good little program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
Very light in memory requirements. Does an adequate job.
Cons
The screen could be bigger and more informative when the processing is going on.
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"Easy To Use Defrag"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
Easy to use, works fast.
Cons
None detected, uh, does not provide delicious ice cream treats.
Summary
This is a problem free defragging tool. It works in stages, optimizing your hard drive.
Smart Defrag has a cool Auto-Defrag mode that let's the program hang out in the background, adjusting your files at various times thru your day, doing the work when your computer is idle. -
"Could be better, as it ought to be as good"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
I like its rapid defrag of the system
Cons
I though it shold do the whole drive, not just the files used most often
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none
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"quick and accurate"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.20
Pros
quicker than most
Cons
no problems so far
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