Pefect Disk RC1 Beta Vista Addons and Applications Discuss Pefect Disk RC1 Beta in the Windows Vista forums; I tried the Perfect Disk Defragger; I like it a great deal. Specifically, I got the Beta Version for RC1 (150 day trial, although it looks like it would be ...

[Znod]

I tried the Perfect Disk Defragger; I like it a great deal. Specifically, I got the Beta Version for RC1 (150 day trial, although it looks like it would be only 30 days). PD recommended that I defrag my system files and pagefile--something the RC1 defragger can't do. It recommended nothing else so it appears that the RC1 degragger, which I had run previously, did a good job on the remaining files. The RC1 degragger gives no information other than whether it thinks you need to defrag or not, including no visuals and no information about defrag progress.

[shivari]

I like perfectdisk in xp. i'll try the beta for vista since the one that came with rc1 takes forever to do its job.

[Snuffy]

Perfect Disk 8.0.35 will not install... Thanks for link I'll try the Beta Version.

[Znod]

Yes, let us know how it works for you. You will like it a great deal if you have not used PerfectDisk before.

[Snuffy]

Installed the Beta version of Perfect Disk... tested and (yuk)... I removed it, rebooted back to XP and Ran VoptXP which I think does A beTTer job...
Vopt is much faster and does (IMHO) a better job.. I then reboot back to Vista and VIOLA back in business..
Will be testing the Vop 8.03 Vista version...

[Znod]

Good plan. I'm sticking with Perfect Disk on my laptop since I like to be able to defrag my system files. Can VoptXP do so on the drive you start up to?

[Snuffy]

System requirements
Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server, or Vista
Internet Explorer 4.0 or above
Pentium-compatible processor: 300 MHz or higher
Memory: 256 MB
3 MB free disk space

Welcome to Vopt™.
Vopt lets you defrag and pack your disk drive to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
Vopt's speed makes daily defragging both practical and desirable.

Vopt also provides tools to assist you in maintaining your system, reclaiming wasted disk space, and protecting your privacy.

This version of Vopt provides the following new features and benefits:

Enhanced defragging and packing algorithms for better performance--up to 35% faster than version 7.
Added capabilities for defragging NTFS meta files and streams.
Support for drive partitions to 100+ terrabytes.
Fast cleanup tools for deleting unused data and sensitive information from your disk drives.
New options for scheduling automatic defragmentation.
Subscriptions tool for managing cookies from subscription sites.
Enhanced user friendly displays.

Notes
Metafiles, including the MFT (Master File Table), are automatically defragged as part of normal defragmentation.
In rare cases, the drive configuration may not permit complete defragmentation of the MFT.
Pagefiles can be defragmented from the Tools>Defrag menu.
Advanced Windows versions (2000+) do not allow FAT32 folders to be moved. This can impact your system's performance
and prevent complete defragging. If you have FAT32 partions, your best bet is to these partitions to NTFS.
See the Tools->System->Convert menu tool.
Be sure to checkout the Tools->Settings menu. There are many useful options which can enhance your Vopt experience.
Note that as you move the mouse over the Tools menu selections, Vopt's status line displays a brief description of the menu item.

Does Vopt defrag the pagefile?
The pagefile can be defragmented from the Tools>Defrag>Pagefile (or Swap file) menu.

Q. Does Vopt defrag metafiles such as the MFT?
Metafiles are automatically defragmented during normal drive defragmentation.
Windows 2000 does not permit metafiles to be defragmented.

Q. Sometimes repeating a defrag produces different results. Why?
1. Files may have been created, deleted, or modified since the last defrag.
Windows system log files, for example, are modified continually.

2. Vopt retains some information about a drive every time it is defragmented.
Vopt may use that information to modify its methodology the next time the drive is defragmented.

Hope this helps

[Znod]

Good info. Thanks. The program sounds very good.