With a step-by-step installation of one of the best, free and Russified, third-party defragmenters - Auslogics Disk Defrag.- We sorted out to review. It's time to get acquainted with the functionality of the program through the top panel of the menu.
Basic defragmentation regimes - Three (see "Action"):
- "Defragmentation selected "- with the analysis of the selected) logical (s) disk (s);
- "Defragmentation and optimization "- the most" advanced "mode we will talk about a little later;
- "Fast defragmentation selected(without analysis)"- no comment, because everything is clear.
There is a separate " Analysis selected", without disk defragmentation (-s). In addition, in the" Action "menu item, choose" additionally "and see that with the same modes you can defragment any folders and files. (See the first screenshot). There, through the options " Check selected"And" Check and fix the selected"It is possible to run a system utility to diagnose and correct file system errors Chkdsk.I wrote about in " Checking hard disk and file system: Windows CHKDSK utility"If necessary, in the main window of the program" CD list "can activate the bonus" Turn off PC after defragmentation".
In the menu item "Settings" there is a "Planner" tasks (also opens through the item " View" → "Planned defragmentation "Or, the simplest, through the click on the clock icon in the blue panel - see the screenshot below). Slipping the tick on the contrary" Defragmentation automatically", we get access to custom regimes" With a simple computer"," Every day "," every week "and" every month. "
For convenience, in Auslogics Disk Defrag.after pre-analyzing the selected file / folder / logical disks, with support for multi-speakers - you can see by clicking on the mouse, detailed information on the cluster block of interest: the number and list of files (including fragmented); the number of fragments for each, name, file; The dimension and location of files on the disk. Detailed viewing of service data system data ( MFT. -zones) is not possible, but there is a file search option by name in the selected cluster block (screenshot). It is possible to change style and color schemes of this disk card, through the menu panel item " Settings " → "Programs settings " → "Disc card ".
The "Advanced" menu item does not carry any useful information on the topic, because Clicks on subparagraphs " Optimize computer work"And" Protect a computer from viruses"Learn to open in your master (default) web browser of official pages with a proposal to download other products from Auslogics Software Pty Ltd. - Auslogics Boostspeed and Auslogics Antivirus, respectively. Programs are not the most rated, so" download "at will (the author of this is not did).
Under the Help menu panel item, you can find the type of type " Technical support"(with a form for communication on the website of the developers) or" Check updates". And, running around the functionality of the utility, we turn to the most important thing - practice. Evaluating the defragmentation regimens, remember the two most sought-after:
- "Defragmentation selected "/" Defrag Selected "- economical time mode, they can be used more often than the following;
- " Defragmentation and optimization (use once a week)" / " Defrag & Optimize (Slower, Use Once A Week)"- Recommended Advanced mode maximum forportable -Eversion to which in the installed versionAuslogics Disk Defrag.need to add Two options: "Delete temporary files before defragmentation " + " Move system files to the beginning of the disk ", With the confirmation of the button"OK "(see in the menu item" Settings " → "Programs settings " → "Algorithm "). The use of this mode" once a week "is not a dogma, but if necessary, it is usually less likely that the developers prescribed, which primarily concernsWindows 7.where the defragmentation process of the file system is automated by default.
Distribution size: 13.6 MB
Spread: Conditionally free O & O Defrag is a convenient defragentarian with a wide functionality. The program supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS and EFS file systems, can work with large volumes reaching several terabytes and is highlighted in two unique technologies. Thanks to the ActivityGuard technology, the utility monitors the activity of the computer and ensures inconspicuous implementation of the process of defragmentation in the background, reducing or increasing its activity in a timely manner. And ONEBUTTONDEFRAG technology support allows you to fully automate the defragmentation process and maintain it in accordance with the specified user installations when fixing on the disk of a certain level of fragmentation. Defragmentation can be made upon request or automatically - on schedule or at the moments of computer inactivity (Screensaver mode - "Screen Saver Mode"). The program works even with sufficiently small amounts of free space (5%) and allows you to start the defragmentation process not only for one, but also several or even all the disks installed on the computer. There is also selective defragmentation of files and folders, however, it is not entirely implemented for defragmantomizers a way through the context menu of the conductor. But the consolidation of free space in a single area is not provided in it. In addition, O & O Defrag may have problems with the processing of individual files, if the program cannot be found sufficiently in size free disk area - in this case, the utility, fixing a certain percentage of the work done, for a long time (if not forever) "think about life" And the process often has to be removed. After that, it is possible to work again to work again, only manually running the O & O Defrag service. So, in our opinion, in the algorithm of this program is not all perfect. At the same time, the sake of justice, it should still be noted that if the named problem is not observed on a particular disk, then the program copes perfectly with its task. The demo version of the program (the Russian-speaking localization is missing) is fully functional and efficient within 30 days. The cost of the commercial version is $ 49.95. In practice, the use of O & O Defrag is easy. Four-Store Program window - on the "Defragmentation" tab combined tools for analysis and disk defragmentation. The "Jobs and Reports" tab provides managing reports on the work done, the View tab opens access to disk information and files (disk card, disk status, etc. ), From the "Help" tab, you can download updates and view reference information. An analysis of dedicated disks is launched by clicking on the "Analysis" button or selecting the Analyze command from the context menu. According to the results, detailed statistics are provided in several options: as a disc card with a display of empty space, MFT-area, defragmented files, etc. (clicking on any block, you can see all the files that it contains) and the circular disk status chart indicating the level His fragmentation. The program provides five defragmentation methods that differ in optimization strategies: Stealth, Space, Complete / Access, Complete / Modified and Complete / Name. The first two methods make it possible to achieve results in the minimum time, but less effective. These methods are recommended for initial defragmentation ever previously not defragmented discs. If the STEALTH method is selected, the program tries to optimize the available free disk space, not all files are subject to defragmentation, and no optimization of their placement is exposed. Developers recommend using this method for disk defragmentation with a very large number of files (more than 500 thousand) and / or having a very small amount of free space (5%). The Space method aims to increase the volume of adjacent free areas and ensures defragmentation of all files, but can only work with a sufficiently large free disk space and a relatively small number of files; Recommended for background defragmentation. Even more free disk space is required in the methods of Complete / Access, Complete / Modified and Complete / Name, providing full defragmentation of all available files (including large and system files, as well as the MFT area) with the optimization of their placement. The difference between these methods is in optimization strategies. Thus, when using Complete / modified files, the files are arranged taking into account their modification, which is effective on disks where some files are regularly modified, in particular, databases. And when the COMPLETE / NAME method is selected, the files are sorted in alphabetical order - this is useful for quickly launching system libraries on disks where file modifies is rare. The defragmentation of one or more dedicated disks is launched by selecting the desired method of defragmentation from the context menu (or by pressing certain keyboard combinations) or immediately for all the disks installed on the disk computer (in the latter case, the SPACE method is used on the machine).
To speed up the defragmentation process, the analysis and movement of individual files can be excluded - such files are specified directly in the program settings ("Settings" button, the "General" tab).
Offline defragmentation is provided (defragmentation prior to launching OS, which allows you to defragment locked system files) - Enabling this mode is performed in the program settings ("Settings" button, Offline Defragmentation tab).
Paragon Total Defrag 2009
Developer: Paragon Software Group.Distribution size: 17.4 MB
Spread: Conditionally free Paragon Total Defrag - a defragmantor offered as autonomously (only in English-language edition) and as part of the Solutions Partition Manager and "Home Expert". The first of the named solutions is positioned as a universal tool for working with partitions and data on hard drives and allows you to perform any standard operations with sections, as well as a number of other actions, including disk defiance. The second solution is a package of software for servicing a hard disk, with which you can solve almost any tasks that may occur during the operation of the hard disk, and quickly and if there are only minimal experience with the computer. Both solutions have Russian-speaking localizations and are offered to Russian users at more attractive prices (490 rubles and 690 rubles. Respectively), therefore the acquisition of Paragon Total Defrag in their composition is more reasonable. The Paragon Total Defrag features a wide functionality and performance of defragmentation and, at the same time, is relatively easy to use. It supports FAT16 / 32, NTFS, Linux EXT2 / 3 and Linux Reiserfs file systems and, unlike most similar solutions (and in this article, in contrast to all other utilities), it may not only be a background, but also complete low-level defragmentation Systems. As a result, the almost zero level of fragmentation is provided, and the files are placed taking into account the optimization strategy. This process is performed in the monopoly mode (with a reboot of the computer) to the section and turns out to be quite long - at the same time, no question of access to this period cannot be speech. During defragmentation, all files are subject to processing, including large (even more than 128 GB) and system, as well as the MFT area, and the content of temporary files can be ignored. It is possible to overwrite the MFT more compact manner (MFT compression), which also increases the speed of access to NTFS sections. Defragmentation is made with a minimum amount of free space on the disk (1%), and with such a minimum of free space, there are not so many defragmenters. But it is impossible to use Paragon Total Defrag for any selective defragmentation (defragmentation of folders and files or free space), since nothing like this in this utility is provided. There are no and any possibilities of automation, which, however, is quite logical, since it is not least unwise to run low-level defragmentation on the machine. The demo version of the program is operational within 30 days, but has limited functionality - part of operations in it only work in virtual mode. The cost of the commercial version is $ 29.95. By default, the program window has three panels - two basic horizontal and one additional vertical, which is easy to disable via the command menu. In horizontal panels, disks and operations with them are displayed (in the top from the panels there is also access to help), and the vertical contains tabs with reference information. Work technology with Paragon Total Defrag, as a whole, simple. First, in the Disk Map disk map, select the desired disk, and then run the operation of the operation - that is, the analysis of the disk or its defragmentation, and then patiently expect the end of the process. True, there are some nuances - a preliminary analysis of the disk program produces immediately after its choice in the disk card, however, for more detailed analysis, you will have to use the Partition\u003e Defragment\u003e "Analyze Fragmentation" command. If the disk is not bootable, the program will conduct such an analysis and give results and without rebooting the system, otherwise it is not necessary to do without it. In addition to the analysis of the disk, you can also test its surface (Partition\u003e "Test Surface"). As for defragmentation ("Defragment Partition" or PARTITION\u003e Defragment\u003e "Defragment Partition ..."), then two modes of it are provided - fast (Fast Mode) and SEFE MODE, the choice of which is made through the program settings (Tools\u003e Settings). By default, for the selected section, "Fast defragmentation" (Fast Mode) is started, however if in the current operating system (let's say, the system section is selected) the program will not be able to get access to the section, then it will offer to restart the computer into a special mode. Before rebooting, you will need to determine the settings for the operation, in the list of which you can, refuse to save the contents of PageFile.sys or (and HiberFile.sys files and set the desired version of the data sorting (sort files according to their size or the time of their last update).
In "Fast Mode" mode, access to the computer is not blocked, and the operation is carried out relative to smart and can be stopped if necessary. But when defragmentation in this mode, the disconnection of electricity, hardware failure or system failure can lead to data loss (this is the problem of all defragmenters). In the case of setting the "Safe Mode" mode, such a sad outcome of the events is completely excluded, since the copy will be pre-created for each file. True, time will need a lot of time, and there can be anything on a computer during the course of defragmentation, so it is wiser to launch the process for the night. The interruption of the process and reboot the computer during defragmentation in this mode is completely unacceptable. But everything will be reliably, and the results of defragmentation will be better, since the program can access all files. To compare, we will remind that when defragmentation in the background (that is, through the API), some part of the files (that is, those files to which the program could not get access) always remains fragmented.
Many users use on their computer to defragmentation hard drives. Among such applications, you can mark Auslogics Disk Defrag. When you start the utility, you might think that it does not differ from such developments, but it is not.
In most such utilities, as in this, a list of hard drives is issued, among which you need to choose the necessary and click "analyze" and a minute of fragmentation appears in a minute. And when problems are detected, you should choose "defragmentation". After that, the application will locate the files properly.
But with Auslogics Disk Defrag is a little different. The program has a lot more useful and interesting features. The application is capable not only to simply organize more disk space and perform standard defragmentation. The utility features a change in the location of the files by several methods.
In the first case, the application will place the access time files, i.e. The data that was recently used will fall into the fast disk area. You can also place a change file files, in which the recently adjusted data will receive the best location. In addition, the files can be sorted by the prefetch layout criterion, which allows you to position the data so that it will be possible to speed up the system.
Having made a choice, the application can be defragmentation at the request of the user, using the planner in which the process will start automatically. In addition, you can use the Offline Defrag option, which is activated before Windows starts and starts defragmentation of the main system settings.
Using the AUTO Defrag option, the utility will work in the background and activate when the Operations want to quickly correct fragmentation errors. In this case, the program works imperceptibly and does not load the OS.
Using resources
The program is gentle by spending the PC system resources, as well as the user's time. There is an opportunity to make defragmentation by different modes: the specified segment, together with optimization, in accelerated mode. The level of operation of the operating system depends on the selected mode. However, the program is quite simple and easy, so you can safely engage in other affairs, without noticing the fulfillment of defragmentation.
With this application, you can scan discs to the presence of errors or delete the time file before starting to work. In addition, it is possible to adjust the elements of the lower level, which will allow to obtain more efficient execution of defragmentation selected by the algorithm.
The interface setting is quite simply performed. In addition, you can install special rules for working with discs. It is also possible to replace the usual defragmentator of the OS.
Despite the presence of a huge number of functions, the application is quite simple. Some complex settings may be offered only if you want to apply them. If you do not want to bother very much, you can activate Defrag Wizard, which after a few questions will do everything yourself for the user.
It is worth noting that with the application you need to be familiar with gradually.
As mentioned earlier, the application can position the files on the hard drive by the criterion of recent access or adjustment time.
However, to see these options cannot immediately. It is necessary to search for them yourself and run in manual mode. It is quite simple, but requires additional effort. It is worth noting that the application is not
It has due to the user.
The first defragmentation procedure may take quite a long time. When using the Prefetch Layout option on the 200 GB hard drive, the process can take about seven hours. However, since the application weighs a little, you can safely continue to work at the computer.
Such a duration of first defragmentation is due to the essential volumes of work performed. But after that, the start time of the system may decrease for a few seconds. Some applications and observers will run 10% faster. After such a procedure, standard defragmentation will be held in counting seconds.
In general, Auslogics Disk Defrag can become an excellent tool that can maintain maximum hard disk performance. However, it is necessary to have experience in communicating with such programs or spend a lot of time to study the functionality. This utility is perfect for those who do not want to acquire another useful application on the Internet.
You need to download the program from the developer's official resource to get a high-quality and secure application for disk defragmentation.
Hello dear readers, there is a very useful thing that serves to speed up and comfortable work in the Windows environment besides, there is another interesting operation called defragmentation of the system. In this article, I will tell you what it is and show how right without spending extra time this operation is carried out!
What is defragmentation and how does it give a computer?
Any hard disk has each file system consisting of having different size depending on the type of file system. For accommodation on the hard disk, not one, but several clusters. When the file is recorded to the disk, the file system gives free clusters, but they are not always issued consistently. Because of this video, music, games are starting to slow down, because The file system begins to search for files across the rigid disk, and therefore the disk resource is reduced.
Therefore defragmentation The disk is used to streamline cluster content, which speeds up the operation of programs.
For a visual example, I will give such an example. Each of us listen to music and when playing a song player begins to look for the desired song, and there would be clusters ordered the player would have found it three times faster! Interested? Then let's see how to make it more correct!
We will defragment a hard drive using two special utilities free Defraggler. and Norton Utilities.. And then I will tell you a few secrets for high-quality defragmentation.
How to make computer defragmentation
Free Defraggler program, how to use?
One of the best free disk defragmentation programs is Defraggler. When it starts it, this window opens.
Its interface is very simple, it is completely in Russian, so you should not have difficulties. It is very easy to use her. Choose a disc and press the analysis to find out whether defragmentation is needed or not. Then the defragmentation button. Also, the utility can check the disk for errors.
Norton Utilities.
I noticed this program for a long time, in the year 2004 probably. Then she was much easier. The most important thing is that I was pleased in this program This is defragment. When it starts, you can choose whether you want to defragment.
There is also a program Contigto defragment individual files, but I do not mean that I do not see this, on this I advise you to use the above utilities.
Secrets of proper defragmentation.
1. Defragment must be made with a large movement of files, as well as after installing and updating Widows. If you are a calm user and you almost do nothing at the computer, then defragment is enough to do once a month.
2. When defragmentation, 15% of the disk space is necessary otherwise it will be partial.
4. For its acceleration, you can remove the garbage on the computer in advance.
5. Close all kinds of programs.
Regular preventive works are very important for stable and efficient computer work, but those who want to improve productivity should pay special attention to the hard disk. Periodic garbage cleansing and subsequent defragmentation will give the desired speed gain, but if for the first enough internal instruments of the operating system, then the second operation is better to perform with the help of a special utility.
What is this program?
Auslogics Disk Defrag is a free program that has a powerful and easy-to-use functional for the defragmentation of a hard disk. The process itself is the redistribution of fragments of files and logical structures, which ensures a continuous sequence of clusters. Works utility with FAT16 / 32, NTFS file systems in X32 / X64 discharge Windows.
The program optimizes and streamlines files, improving the performance and speed of programs in the operating system, allows you to monitor the status of Windows, change the priority of work, protect the data from viruses and plan tasks through the built-in function.
Among the advantages of Auslogics Disk Defrag is especially allocated:
- simple and understandable interface;
- check in automatic mode;
- optimization of the entire OS with one mouse press;
- task Scheduler;
- defragmentation of individual folders or files;
- support for large sizes of hard drives (more than 1 TB);
- consumes minimum system resources;
- permanent and full report about all the actions;
- working with multiple disks at the same time;
- support for Russian language.
Disk Defrag is positioned by the creators as an excellent replacement for the standard built-in defragimentator.
How to download and install?
You can download Auslogics Disk Defrag from the developer's official site absolutely free:
Files taken from the official site.
- Run the AUSLOGICS Disk Defrag installation package through the downloaded executive file.
- Meet the license agreement, choose Russian and installation path. We leave all the default ticks and click "Set".
- We skip the offer to buy and use the auslogics boostspeed, because this program will not need us.
- We refuse all other recommended developer products.
- Go to the installation process and wait for completion.
- Click the "Complete" button.
How to use?
The utility itself does not require special knowledge to use, And the process of defragmentation passes automatically, but it takes quite a long time, so it is not often done:
At the bottom of the main window, all information about the system and hard drives are available (including SMART status).
Free and paid version
AusLogics Disk Defrag Free utility spreads absolutely free, Therefore, the developers actively supply it with a variety of advertising, which will also appear by time.
However, the creators always offer to try out the professional version of this program, which requires the purchase of a license.
The main differences of Auslogics Disk Defrag Pro and FREE:
- support SSD discs;
- advanced wizard optimization and defragmentation;
- special operation mode that prevents any fragmentation of files;
- advanced setting of the built-in task scheduler;
- increased number of performance reports;
- the ability to maintain a log in different formats;
- special optimization algorithms;
- lack of advertising.
The defragmentation of the hard disk is a long and complex process, Which actively avoid many users. This erroneous opinion leads to a decrease in the performance and stability of the operating system on the PC of any power. Do not skip the chance to optimize and speed up the computer with just one mouse click.
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