SSD Optimization

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Since SSDs are becoming more common, disk defragmentation is becoming less needed, which is why there is no disk defrag in CSU

@Razvan Raschitor post:29

The registry defrag is a little different than a disk defrag. Registry data structure is stored in registry hive files. This files are loaded during computer boot into the memory. The more fragmented the registry are, the bigger the registry hives. This mean that the boot time will be bigger. So basically the registry defrag is done to shrink the registry hive files, this leading to a better boot time.
Disk defrag is done to improve seek time when accessing the file. When accessing a file, the more fragmented it is, the longer it will take to read it, because it’s buffers are spread all over the HDD. Because the seek time of a SSD is almost 0, the defrag is no longer needed.

In the portable version, a manual database update is needed. We cannot run automated tasks in the portable version ( task schedule, update service ) because this will no longer make the version portable.

How about add a SSD optimization tool in CSU. Something similar to what PerfectDisk 12 has.

SSD Optimize is an optimization method for SSDs that focuses on free space consolidation without defragmentation of files. Solid State Drives are not affected by file fragmentation like traditional electromechanical disk drives. As such, it will leave files in a fragmented state while consolidating free space into large pieces.