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PerfectDisk 2008
Professional |
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Windows XP Built-in Defragmenter
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Yes
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No |
Integration with central management console
Integration with centralized console for deploying, scheduling, configuring, managing and reporting on defragmenation across the enterprise.
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Yes
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No |
Patented file placement strategy
The only proven and patented method for placing files on the drive in order to slow fragmentation and reduce system resources when defragmenting
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Ye
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No |
Single-pass defragmentation of files
Defragmenting files in a single pass, without having to defrag over and over, results in an immediate improvement in drive performance.
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Yes
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No |
Single-pass defragmentation of free space
Exclusive Space Restoration Technology. Defragmenting free space in a single pass, without having to defrag over and over, and leaving the largest block of contiguous free space possible, results in an immediate improvement in a drive's write performance
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Yes
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No |
Complete Automation Flexibility
Flexibility to schedule defrag runs or defrag unattended in background when scheduling is not convenient.
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Yes
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No |
Ability to defragment drives with minimal free space
Ability to defragment a drive with as little as 1%) free space, rather than the 15-20% typically required.
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Yes
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No |
Faster subsequent defrag runs
Defrags result in an optimized drive that will refragment more slowly and require fewer resources for future defrag passes.
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Yes
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Yes |
Defragments Master File Table (MFT)
Defragments the Master File Table, the drive's index to all files, improving performance for NTFS drives
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Yes
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Yes |
Places MFT for improved performance
When defragmenting, places the MFT on the drive to realize an addition 10-15% performance improvement with NTFS drives.
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Yes
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No |
Completely defragments all NTFS metadata
Deframents all NTFS metadata file on a drive, resulting in a more completely defragmented drive and faster performing NTFS drives.
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Yes
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No |
Intelligent Screen Saver mode
Defragments the drive while the system is idle - but only if a defrag pass is necessary.
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Yes
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NTFS only |
Defragments directories
Defragments all the file directories on the drive, improving drive performance.
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Yes
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No |
Defragments Hibernate file
Defragments the hibernate file, resulting in faster hibernation and resumes from hibernation.
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Yes
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No |
Defragments Page file
Defragments the Windows Page file which improves Windows performance.
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Yes
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No |
User defined thresholds
Users and administrators can specify thresholds for fragmentation levels, below which defragmentation does not occur. Defragmentation doesn't occur if it is not necessary.
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Yes
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No |
Full-featured product for Workstation & Server
Robust defrag capabilities and features for PCs, laptops and servers.
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Yes
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No |
AutoUpdate capabilities
Automatically check for updates to ensure the latest defragmentation software is being run.
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Yes
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No |
Full-Featured Command line support
Defragmentation operations are available through a robust command line interface for the local computer as well as remote computers.
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Yes
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No |
Defragments multiple drives at the same time
Users and administrators can specify multiple drives to be defragmented at the same times.
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Yes
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No |
Disk Trending
Tracks fragmentation levels over time.
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Yes
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Yes |
CPU and disk I/O throttling
Adjusts CPU and I/O usage according to other ongoing system activities. This minimizes defragmentation's impact on a busy system.
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Yes
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No |
Selected Files Defrag
Allows just selected files to be defragmented, rather than the entire drive. This is useful for immediately improving the performance of large files such as videos and movies.
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Yes
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No |
Consolidate Free Space Defrag
Quickly consolidates the largest possible block of free space. This improves performance for audio/video applications, enhances drive partitioning and faster/more efficient virtual hard drive compaction.
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Yes
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No |
Installation without User Interface
Provides a high level of administrative control.
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Yes
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No |
Designed for multi-terabyte drives
Both workstation and server versions are able to defragment the largest of drives without requiring special software. Available at no extra cost.
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Yes
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No |
Defragment without Administrative Rights
Eases implementation and allows end-users the ability to defragment drives without having to be logged in as an Administrator.
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Yes
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No |
Integration with Active Directory
Enhances enterprise scheduling and management.
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Yes
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No |
Space Explorer
Graphical, bird's-eye view of drive, folders and files.
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Yes
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No |
Reclaim Free Space
Removes duplicate files and temporary files to recapture wasted drive space.
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Yes
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No |
Automates compaction/defragmentation of Microsoft Exchange data stores
Automates manual processes and helps improve Exchange performance and regain disk space.
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