Disk Defraggers And System Performance

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[LeoniAquila]

I recently tried Defraggler, and I don't know what others are on, but it's slower than JKDefrag even right after I already defragged with JKDefrag

Being slower might indicate that it does more work... or not.

Despite that Defraggler is bloated, I'm tempted to try it. I've always liked shiny GUI:s.

LA

[Soyabeaner]

I think the result is more important the speed: which one really defrags correctly and efficiently?

When I mentioned JKDefrag is faster than Defraggler, I excluded the optimization phases (i.e. file placement).  This is because Defraggler doesn't have that ability (yet).

[3xist]

Yep. Defraggler went final. Yes, It's slower then JKDefrag. But it will be good to see what the makers of CCleaner can produce in it, in the future.

Josh

[MorphOS REBOL]

Auslogics, of course.
It's the only thing you'll ever need.

Concerning Diskeeper, it's still suspicious to me.
And it's a total resource hog.

Get free from that crap!

 

[LeoniAquila]

Auslogics, of course.
It's the only thing you'll ever need.

Concerning Diskeeper, it's still suspicious to me.
And it's a total resource hog.

Get free from that crap!

 

What about Jk, MorphOS. It's non-bloated and it's German.

I tried Defraggler but it was bloated and very slow. I bet it messed up all that JkDefrag put nicely in order.

LA

[.FaZio93.]

I just tried JKdefrag in safe mode. I have a couple questions.

i noticed it went:

Analyze > Defrag > Fix Up > Optimize (Zone 1,2,3)

What is fix up?

Also I seem to have alot of unmovable files...is this normal? vvv

[Soyabeaner]

I think Fixup moves the (basic or most accessed layer of) files in a contiguous layout and then the other optimizing moves the remaining (but not all if dealing with the default "fast" optimize) files.

BTW red = bad .  You have too many unmovable files.  And why is your MFT so skinny and scattered near the end?  Mine is huge and put closely near the outer edge (which is ideal).

[.FaZio93.]

i have 2 partitions on my HDD. does that graph represent my whole HDD (not just my c) b/c my c part. is what i use and the d part. is a recovery part. (came with pc) with backup OS files which i guess are unmovable...?         

[LeoniAquila]

The graph represents a partiton, not the whole HDD.

LA

[Ragwing]

I've never used JKDefrag, but I must say that I thought your graphic card was broken when I first saw the picture...

[.FaZio93.]

Crap! I forgot to 'Run as Administrator' in Vista. I even read it on their website and forgot. Thats why it can't move all those files. I'll go try it again.

I've never used JKDefrag, but I must say that I thought your graphic card was broken when I first saw the picture...

LOL. thats a pick from my digital camera. i ran in safe mode and it loads crappy graphics drivers (i can't even run the jkdefrag screensaver). everytime i opened up snipping tool the GUI to jkdefrag (if u want to call it a GUI) would go to "Redrawing blah blah blah

[Soyabeaner]

I recommend running a defragmenter in normal mode first, then safe mode.  It should be because in Safe Mode, the virtual memory is disabled

[.FaZio93.]

ok. i'll run it in normal mode first.

ok..sorry fot the  post but even if virtual memory is disabled why can't i run snipping tool and have the jkdefragger GUI up. i have 2 gigs of RAM and in normal mode it averages at about 700-800mb in use

EDIT: are you talking about virtual memory being disabled is why i can't take a screenshot?

[Soyabeaner]

snipping tool What's that?

No.  Safe Mode = disabled VM = slow PC.

Another tip: best to defrag with as little programs running as possible, particularly anti-viruses that can slow it down.  That's why people tend to schedule it during off-peak times.

[.FaZio93.]

snipping tool What's that?

No.  Safe Mode = disabled VM = slow PC.

Another tip: best to defrag with as little programs running as possible, particularly anti-viruses that can slow it down.  That's why people tend to schedule it during off-peak times.

snipping tool is vista's screenshot app.

oh. jkdefrag went fast in safe mode. 30 minutes or so.

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