which defrag util

[American Zombie]

I would suggest JkDefrag 3.33 its Free GNU software and works great. never had any issues using it on a windows box.

A nice GUI for JkDefrag - JkDefrag GUI - Mirror

 

[Not Bman]

there actually was a bug where the ms api's did infact corrupt files, that api was patched though

I have never heard of a file becomming corrupt or lost during a defrag, the possibility is the same as loosing a file while you are moving it yourself

that's all the defrag's do, they move data just as if you were doing it through the gui, I think it's probably even safer then moving files through the interface because there is one fewer layers

Wait I am confused, if I defrag everything, including my .avi, .mov files. What happens to them?

 

[fitz]

it moves the bits around so they are in one continous piece instead of scattered all over the drive.

 

[LordOfLA]

it relocates data on the disk surface so that when you read that file the disk head doesn't have to move to do so. This speeds up the file access as all you have to do is wait for the file to spin around under the stationary read head, instead of having the read head moving all over, then waiting for the file to arrive, etc.

Over the course of a day you can save quite a sizable amount of time from the fact that you're not waiting on disk access as much as you would if you had not defragmented.

Files don't actually get deleted or moved out of their file system location.

Think of it as sorting a filing cabinet into alphabetical order and sorting individual documents into page order, instead of a random mess of paper on your desk you have to sort through to get the sheets of paper you need.

 

[Not Bman]

Ok, that makes sense. I am going to do it, but if things get messed up I am blamming you hahaha lol, just joking.

 

[Tweakfiend]

PD 2009 looks nice

Can you provide a link?
My Google search did not find it !

 

[LordOfLA]

raxco.com

It's 2008 btw typo...

 

[DrSimor]

I tryed many this programms, and all that u write here about, but it doesn't make any sence. Use buit-in defragmentor and be happy.

 

[Dark Atheist]

built in defrag in 2k/xp/vista is a cut down version of diskeeper, and it sucks balls - so if people want to spend their money and buy a better product you should let them and be happy

 

[DrSimor]

Ye, u r right, i just say what I think about 'at. I think, spend some money only for more 2% is not so cool

 

[Grandmaster]

I've been using PerfectDisk for the past couple years. Might to upgrade to 2009

 

[Perris Calderon]

I've been using PerfectDisk for the past couple years. Might to upgrade to 2009

it's 2008

 

[Dark Atheist]

quantum leap ?