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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.
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4.3 starsout of 2,834 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 81 votes
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"Great little program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
Easy to use and does not eat up a lot of resources as well it works peacefully in the back.
Cons
I did not find any thus far.
Summary
Use this if you have an older machine or delete your data it makes your machine faster and more efficient, while you work! Awesome.
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"Great Piece Of Software"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
Simple to use and defrag's fast...
Cons
None, at this time.
Summary
Note: When you first load the program for the first time. Right click the icon in the taskbar (near clock) and select "Configure Avira". Click on "Update" in the left-hand box. Put a check mark in the"Repeat Job If Time Has Expired" and the "Apply" button at bottom. This will keep it updated if missed during an online update. Enjoy!!!
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"Good free program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
Easy to use and quick
Cons
Nothing...
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"Great program"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
Does a great job. The program that came preloaded on my laptop did not defrag all files but this one does.
Cons
Haven't found any cons yet.
Summary
Pretty happy with the program and considering it was free can't complain!
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"A good defragger"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
I like that I get to set whether I do a quick defrag or a system wide House cleaning. I like being able to set it to launch on its own.
Cons
Nuke "Auto"! My system slowed down so much from having to load the auto that I decided to live with out it.
Summary
Good program that performs a necessary task well.
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"Great App! Works for Me!!"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
Does what it says it will!!
Cons
No problems, does what it says it will!
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"as good as purchased software"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
excellent for free
Cons
nothing bad
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"Slow and unresponsive."
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
I liked the reviews I read about the product and thought it would be a good replacement for Windows' Defrag.
Cons
None of the time readouts given were accurate. And it took longer than Windows' Defrag.
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"l am unaware"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
easy download
Cons
constant pressure to rate what is untested
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"Good for the money"
Version: Smart Defrag 1.5
Pros
Seems to do a good job, at least the screen looks pretty after it finishes.
Cons
No real information on where problems might be.
Summary
Very simple for the novice, better than Windows defrag.
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