Learn that running programs cannot be defragmented nor moved. Optimize your disk, besides defragmenting, for speedier computer performance. Avoid slow defragmenting of the hard disk.
Are you tired of waiting for hours for your hard disk to defragment? If so, you're not alone. Running programs can't be defragmented or moved, which means they stand in the way of the process. But what most people don't know is that disk optimization - not just defragmentation - can work wonders for your computer's performance.
To ensure an efficient disk defragmentation and optimization, a few preparations are necessary. Firstly, a disk cleanup is essential to remove junk files, such as Internet Temporary Files, Java cache, and Windows temporary files, that take up valuable disk space. Secondly, the removal of huge files such as the pagefile (swapfile) and hiberfile - two significant system files holding temporary data - is a must. These files are the biggest impediments to efficient disk defragmentation and can't be deleted by ordinary means.
Thirdly, suppressing running programs and processes is essential as files that are in use, like a running firewall, anti-virus, etc., can't be defragmented or moved. Fourthly, run scandisk to ensure the disk doesn't contain any bad sectors. Defragmentation will halt halfway through if there are any damaged areas. Therefore, repairing such areas through Scandisk is necessary before defragmentation begins.
Lastly, disk optimization is necessary to speed up computer performance. The fastest data read and writes occur in areas near the top of the drive, and frequently used data, such as folders, should be in that area.
Abexo Defragmenter Lite/Pro/Plus does all of the above tasks without requiring your constant attention. It will shut down your computer or transfer control to Abexo Registry Cleaner for further unattended tasks. This software is a simple click-and-go-to-bed solution that will streamline your computer's operations in no time.
Version 6.1: - Minor bug fixes.
Version 4.0: - Additional cleanups (Java cache and Windows prefetch folder) added (Plus versions only). - Hiberfile can now be removed prior to defragmentation (Windows XP only).