Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREECNET 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 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.
What's new in this version: Version 1.40 improved Defrag Report and improved interface.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 2,834 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 239 votes
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"Works on Win7 Ultimate x64"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
Seems efficient so far. GUI is nice but nothing special.
Cons
Haven't found anything yet.
Summary
I regretfully voted a previous reviewer who said that this doesn't work on Win7x64 as a useful review but then decided to investigate myself and found out that he was wrong & I couldn't take it back! So, I don't have too much to say about this app itself yet, but I wanted to let it be known.
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"Does not work with Windows 7 64 bit"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
I use it on all my PC's works great on all but does not work win 7 64bit
Cons
dosen't work
Summary
Does not work so don't try it
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"IObit makes best software in the world"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
condensed my hard disk after Auslogics screwed it up
Cons
none at all
Summary
best free defrag on the net, better than most paid defrags
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"does what it has to do and runs smooth"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
easy to use
Cons
takes a little bit longer
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"Great software!"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
It has all the necessary functions including background defragmentation.
Cons
I didn't found anything.
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"Great balence of features and functionality."
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
Choice between quick defrag, complete defrag, and complete defrag with file optimization. Simple, highly-usable interface.
Cons
Be nice to have a boot-time defrag option. Could also use a force-shutdown on finish option, and a sleep-mode on finish option.
Summary
Does what it needs to do quickly with choice of the three most desirable defrag/optimization options. Only missing component of significance: Boot time defrag.
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"It works for me."
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
I have no beefs.
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"very fast program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
first class
Cons
none first class
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"Nice Piece Of Software"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
Has the ability to optimize the disc, much like programs you pay $30 for. Set it and forget function. Defrag on the fly.
Cons
None that I have found so far.
Summary
An excellent piece of freeware. The authors of this program should be proud.
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"WORKED LIKE A CHARM"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.40
Pros
EASY TO USE
Cons
HAVE NOT FOUND THEM YET
Summary
DID THE JOB FOR ME,MACHINE RUNS WELL
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