A Perfect Disk

I found a good disk defragmentation program for Windows XP named PerfectDisk.

Let me explain what a defragger does. As you create and remove files in Windows, gaps can appear in the "map" the operating system keeps of the disk drive. This causes the pieces of your files to get stewn all over the drive. Consequently, the drive spends more time seeking those pieces when you load a file. This translates to longer load times. As a result Windows feels sluggish and unresponsive. To be fair Microsoft does include a defragger. But comparing it to PerfectDisk is like comparing a bicycle to a Cadillac.

I downloaded the trial version of PerfectDisk and ran it. I noticed a marked improvement right away. Even though I had faithfully defragged my disk using Window's defragger, PerfectDisk made even more improvements. It reordered the files based on how frequently I used them, consolidated more free space and even defragged my system files in offline mode -- something Windows does not offer.

In short I'm a believer. I bought two licenses, one for my PC and one for my notebook. If you're interested in improving Windows performance, I recommend you download and try the free trial version of PerfectDisk.

Posted at 8:09 AM