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    Defrag programs

    What are the thoughts on defrag programs such as Ultimate defrager and JkDfrag, Microsofts defrag is rated so so.

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    Can't speak to the differences amongst them. I bet the dedicated packages are probably better than the base MSFT in some ways. But I strongly suspect that, like wax, the most important factor is regular use rather than what you use.
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    Ghost nailed it...

    Set up a scheduled task to run in the middle of the night depending on how many file deletes and program install/uninstalls you do.

    I would imagine once a month would be good for you. My server time shifts live TV so I defrag daily. I use the M$ defrag which is good enough. I've noticed no difference over Norton.

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    I agree I do regular maintenance, defrag and scan disk once a month also full virus deep scan once a week. I have read some very good reports on Ultimate Defrag and have been checking into JkDfrag also, a local tech I know swears by Ultimate. He says load speeds are reduces dramatically by the way it rearranges the programs, I have down loaded it but like to do a little more sluething before I jump into things. I have been using Auslogics defrag and reg cleaner for awhile they seem to do a decent job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    Can't speak to the differences amongst them. I bet the dedicated packages are probably better than the base MSFT in some ways. But I strongly suspect that, like wax, the most important factor is regular use rather than what you use.
    I agree with Howard, setting up a regular waxxing appointment is very important for a harmonious household......
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    Just My Take

    I recently evaluated O&O Defrag (Free). O&O seems to be highly regarded by those in the know. I guess I am NOT in the Know. After I fooled around with it for maybe six months.....This program can't SUCK enough. And... I should BUY the better version??.. I don't think so. On my system it takes WELL over an hour to run.

    SO: I went back to the "Stock" Defrag that comes with XP-Pro. I run it about once a week.....after running CCleaner. I run the defrag twice in a row. It takes about TWO Minutes the first time and imediately afterward I run it again and it takes under a minute.

    Just my experience. John.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    Can't speak to the differences amongst them. I bet the dedicated packages are probably better than the base MSFT in some ways. But I strongly suspect that, like wax, the most important factor is regular use rather than what you use.
    Quote Originally Posted by boxy View Post
    I agree with Howard, setting up a regular waxxing appointment is very important for a harmonious household......
    I agree with Howard a lot too.

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    Haven't tried the Compact feature but some said can take days.
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