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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 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.
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 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.
What's new in this version: Version 2.1 adds more languages and improves interface.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 2,834 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 139 votes
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"Amazing!!!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
I set it to run while I was out, and when I got back I found my computer booting at 1:40 instead of 2:05! Download it!
Cons
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"It runs unnoticed!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Very light on the system. Runs in the background while you are doing other things online.
Cons
To this point I haven't noticed any negative results.
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"A great program."
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Fast and easy to use.
Cons
Noe that I see.
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"Very Helpful program Improved my laptop speed"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Works well, easy to setup and made a big difference in my laptop speed
Cons
Did not see any "glaring" problems. Runs a Little slow, but no slower than others programs I've used.
Summary
Works and would recommend to all.
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"WORKS GOOD!"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
EASY TO USE
Cons
NONE ENCOUNTERED - RELOAD UPGRADING FROM PREVIOUS VERSION!
Summary
FAST, EASY, QUICK
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"Certainly a useful utility"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Relatively small footprint and unobtrusive...automatically defrags at least system files while computer is idle (just as it claims), in addition to full functionality, including scheduled defrags (which I rarely use).
Cons
None that I can think of, with the exception that it doesn't defrag single files or folders (Piriforms' Defraggler does, which makes it my program of preference...I have both installed, with Smart Defrag loaded in boot)
Summary
IObit still seems to have a bad rep due to the MBAM incident, but I find most of their programs quite effective and useful...this one is no exception. I'd certainly recommend this one as a set and forget background utility
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"Pretty good Software....."
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Easy to use... It does a good job defragmenting my three hard drives
Cons
Non so far
Summary
No complains here... it is a free software and works great...
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"Great walkaway defragmenter fordata
Effecient storage"Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Good to de-frag the data as a good system management tool. Should you have a failure, recovery is more likely when the files are together than spread all over the drive.
Cons
IT doesn't keep tabs on the fragmentation and remind me to do it. I'm still the weak link. ( I don't schedule, as my usage is not predictable )
Summary
Good for everyone, smart users need to heed their fragmentation.
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"Very Nice Application"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
This is a very worthwhile app. to have and very useful......oh, and it does a nice job
Cons
None as of now.
Summary
Try it....you'll like it!!
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"Faster then windows"
Version: Smart Defrag 2.0.1
Pros
Fast and with more tools and and info then most defrag programs. Time of defrag over 4.2TB less then 8 hours.
most other programs take 24 to36 hours.Cons
Can't find ant yet
Summary
A must program
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