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License:
Free to try; $39.99 to buy
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
553,412
- Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
- Limitations:
30-day trial
- Date Added:
November 08, 2008
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Publisher's description of PerfectDisk
PerfectDisk combines speed, thoroughness, flexibility, control, automation and ease-of-use to help make your PCs and laptops as fast as possible. Global enterprises, small businesses, and home users benefit from faster computers through automated defragmenting with PerfectDisk 2008 Professional.
Version 2008 includes a brand new look and user interface.
Editor's review of PerfectDisk
5.0 stars
- "This close to perfect"
Maintaining proper disk hygiene is like going to the dentist: You do it because you have to, but it's rarely easy and almost never pleasant. PerfectDisk is a friendly alternative that picks up where Windows' Disk Defragmenter leaves off, adding powerful features, an attractive interface, and a top-notch help file with clear instructions and definitions.
In addition to the standard defragmentation process, it offers a SmartPlacement option, which analyzes usage patterns and organizes data to minimize future fragmentation. Another useful option is offline defragmentation, which optimizes parts of the drive, such as the Master File Table and the page file, that can't be modified while Windows is running. On your next bootup, PerfectDisk takes over, optimizes the selected files, and lets Windows proceed with start-up. The interface features big buttons, bold but complimentary colors, and is short on drawbacks.
The program also offers statistical analysis, scheduled maintenance, and the ability to defragment remote computers running another copy of PerfectDisk. That last feature is perfect for IT staffers, but we recommend the app to home users, too. At its price, PerfectDisk isn't a bargain--but getting this close to perfect doesn't come cheap.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.3 stars out of 415 votes
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 2008
Pros: Many different tools to use.
Cons: Many tools takes away from what it is supposed to do best, defragment the disk. The other items are not that useful. A better defragmenter is Auslogics Disk Defrag. It out preforms Perfect Disk with ease.
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 2008
"Works, but runs unnecessary background services"
Pros: A perfect defrag.
Cons: It uses services that always run in the background and use memory all the time, I don't understand why it does this because it doesn't have real-time defrag. It's use of services also means that it can't run in safe mode, and defraging in safe mode allows you defragment files that are often in use while windows is booted normally.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 2008
"pd91agent.exe causes choppy DVD Audio Playback"
Pros: Top of the line for keeping your hard drive defraged, however I found one issue with pd91agent.exe which runs in the background.
Cons: pd91agent.exe can cause choppy audio for DVD playback. You can go to process manager and end program (pd91agent.exe) to resolve this issue while playing DVD if you have this problem.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 2008
"Best program of it's type that iI have found!"
Pros: Does the job fast & completly.
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: PerfectDisk 2008
Pros: I've always used PerfectDisk in preference to other offerings.The Smart placement has the edge over less well featured programmes.The scheduling is excellent and the info on the state of your disks is very comprehensive.The boot time defrag takes care of pagefile and system files admirably.Worth every penny !! Buy it !!
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