Defragging with W2k

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Rex · #1 Post by **Rex** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:19 pm

I am currently installing W2k on a dual boot.

I have run the W2k defragger which is a version of DiskKeeper Lite. I don't like it's interface and it is different from the free DiskKeeper Lite. Furthermore, it seems to leave some files fragmented, according to the report.

What about Nortons Speed Disk? Is it any better than the built-in version? In real life, does changing the defragger make any difference? Is there a defragger like the WinME verison for W2k (which I have been using under W98SE.)

Your opinions would be most welcome. Many thanks,

Rex

friedrich-eugen · #2 Post by **friedrich-eugen** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 7:48 am

hello Rex,

I use O&O (a German Software Product) Defrag, that has proven its quality. You may test it for 30 days or buy immediately online.

It allows to manage the defrag process and optimize/customize procedures. It includes the possibility to organize an at boot defrag for those files that will be blocked later and works with all Windows-OS.

The link is:

http://www.oo-software.com/en/index.html

I would prefer it to diskkeeper (for some other reasons, too) and to speed disk.

#3 Post by **jdhurst** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 8:27 am

I use PerfectDisk. The main attraction for this product is that it runs as a service while you use the computer. I had trouble with Diskeeper using too much resource. I do not have that problem with PerfectDisk. Other defraggers may be just as good. ... JD Hurst

Rex · #4 Post by **Rex** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:00 am

Many thanks gentlemen.

I have been reading about O7O and think I will give the trial version a trial.

Rex

selvan777 · #5 Post by **selvan777** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:23 am

I quit O&O because it got me into trouble before, not a major problem but never the less. A simple re-install of the apps affected took care of things.

asiafish · #6 Post by **asiafish** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 1:01 pm

I used Diskeeper for years, but found it buggy with XP, crashing twice and ruining my drive image.

I switched about 2-years-ago to PerfectDisk and have been delighted. It is faster than Diskeeper and far less intrusive when running in the background.

3to4 · #7 Post by **3to4** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 2:24 am

jdhurst wrote:I use PerfectDisk. The main attraction for this product is that it runs as a service while you use the computer. I had trouble with Diskeeper using too much resource. I do not have that problem with PerfectDisk. Other defraggers may be just as good. ... JD Hurst

I have a question concerning PerfectDisk 7. I am thinking of buying Perfect Disk, but does it require some kind of product activation? Or, do they simply send a registration number or a registration file?
Thank you.

#8 Post by **jdhurst** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:34 am

Up to PerfectDisk 7, they just send you a private link to the file and you download it. There has been no additional license file. I don't know about V7.1. ... JD Hurst

3to4 · #9 Post by **3to4** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:10 am

jdhurst wrote:Up to PerfectDisk 7, they just send you a private link to the file and you download it. There has been no additional license file. I don't know about V7.1. ... JD Hurst

Thanks, JDHurst.
I just downloaded the full version and installed it. I will try to explore its possibilities.

Leon · #10 Post by **Leon** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:38 am

7.0 is the latest. I don't think there is a 7.1. In any case, I also use it and think it's great. If you have the Trial and buy, thew will just send you an activation key....

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