Diskeeper 11 vs Perfect Disk 8

Chaos · Nov 25, 2009, 05:29 PM

Diskeeper 2010 is very solid, it uses their new intilliwrite fragmentation prevention feature, i took part in their beta process and I am very happy with it

Xelkos · Nov 27, 2009, 09:52 PM

One big issue that I have against Disk Keeper (2010 included) is that there's no way for settings to be remembered by device - and/or to have it have an omit ruling against defragmenting external media players such as iPod, Zune, etc.

I like the automatic defragmentation option on some external drives, and jump-drives, per device. But I DO NOT like it automatically defragmenting my iPod 160!

As many advances Disk Keeper has gotten, it still lacks the ability to remember the settings "per drive".

I have the following external drives:
* (2) Seagate 80 GB hdd - both with different models, drive names. Used with a universal USB drive adapter for backups.
* 2 GB Crucial Gizmo jump-drive
* 4 GB Crucial Gizmo jump-drive
* Seagate FreeAgent Go ~ 80 GB - twin USB adapter
* iPod 160 ~ 160 GB - media player with it's own USB adapter

Both the Seagate 80 GB drives are have different models numbers, and unique drive names; yet connect with an older universal USB drive adapter (than seen here).

One jump-drive is installed via an internal USB card adapter, used as a ReadyBoost device, which is always plugged in.
The other jump-drive I use to swap media back & forth between laptop and PC.

The FreeAgent is used for backing up music & document files, predominantly.

iPod 160 of course I don't want automatically touched, since it resides in a leather case when plugged in and recharging. I don't want Disk Keeper meddling with it - unless I specifically tell it to do a manual defragmentation.

Sent in feedback hoping that maybe someone at Disk Keeper will get the idea that portable music drives should be automatically detected and rejected from automatic & I-FAAST defragmentation.

WxMan1 · Dec 16, 2009, 12:17 PM

Frankly, my preference is Ultimate Defrag.

jeremyofmany · Aug 19, 2011, 02:03 AM

I apologize for reviving an old thread but I remembered my long posts here from years back when I was stuck between DK and PD.
I had too much time on my hands back then. Life has changed for the better.
I've read through my old posts and all I can think is "Man, I had way too much time on my hands... what a waste".
It just goes to show you how easily opinions can change.

Anyway, I use Windows 7's defrag now. I have it scheduled to run every morning. No issues. Faster PCs (CPU, RAM, HDDs) means less of a need for 3rd party defragmenters.

However, if I were to pick PD or DK, I'd say just pick one and surprise me because in the long run, whether you're going by modified or accessed date... you won't notice the difference... as long as its defragged.

Cheers.

Judas · Aug 19, 2011, 04:38 PM

Everytime i've used a 3rd party program to do stuff like defrag or whatever.... i've been disappointed..

i've always found that the windows defragger has always done a good job... if it picks up a undefraggable file... i typically scout it out and delete it (it's usually a giagantic file or potentially an incomplete download or crashed senario file)...

Since windows vista's scheduled defragmentation and what not... i haven't ever bothered to think about a 3rd party defragger.

Windows 7 is even better....

Course now with the introductions to Solid State Drives... that's all going out the window.

Nov 25, 2009, 05:29 PM	Thread Starter #61
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,269 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Re: Diskeeper 11 vs Perfect Disk 8 Diskeeper 2010 is very solid, it uses their new intilliwrite fragmentation prevention feature, i took part in their beta process and I am very happy with it __________________

Nov 27, 2009, 09:52 PM	#62
Xelkos DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Payette, ID Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Diskeeper 11 vs Perfect Disk 8 One big issue that I have against Disk Keeper (2010 included) is that there's no way for settings to be remembered by device - and/or to have it have an omit ruling against defragmenting external media players such as iPod, Zune, etc. I like the automatic defragmentation option on some external drives, and jump-drives, per device. But I DO NOT like it automatically defragmenting my iPod 160! As many advances Disk Keeper has gotten, it still lacks the ability to remember the settings "per drive". I have the following external drives: * (2) Seagate 80 GB hdd - both with different models, drive names. Used with a universal USB drive adapter for backups. * 2 GB Crucial Gizmo jump-drive * 4 GB Crucial Gizmo jump-drive * Seagate FreeAgent Go ~ 80 GB - twin USB adapter * iPod 160 ~ 160 GB - media player with it's own USB adapter Both the Seagate 80 GB drives are have different models numbers, and unique drive names; yet connect with an older universal USB drive adapter (than seen here). One jump-drive is installed via an internal USB card adapter, used as a ReadyBoost device, which is always plugged in. The other jump-drive I use to swap media back & forth between laptop and PC. The FreeAgent is used for backing up music & document files, predominantly. iPod 160 of course I don't want automatically touched, since it resides in a leather case when plugged in and recharging. I don't want Disk Keeper meddling with it - unless I specifically tell it to do a manual defragmentation. Sent in feedback hoping that maybe someone at Disk Keeper will get the idea that portable music drives should be automatically detected and rejected from automatic & I-FAAST defragmentation.

Dec 16, 2009, 12:17 PM	#63
WxMan1 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 221 Rep Power: 40	Re: Diskeeper 11 vs Perfect Disk 8 Frankly, my preference is Ultimate Defrag.

Aug 19, 2011, 02:03 AM	#64
jeremyofmany HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Diskeeper 11 vs Perfect Disk 8 I apologize for reviving an old thread but I remembered my long posts here from years back when I was stuck between DK and PD. I had too much time on my hands back then. Life has changed for the better. I've read through my old posts and all I can think is "Man, I had way too much time on my hands... what a waste". It just goes to show you how easily opinions can change. Anyway, I use Windows 7's defrag now. I have it scheduled to run every morning. No issues. Faster PCs (CPU, RAM, HDDs) means less of a need for 3rd party defragmenters. However, if I were to pick PD or DK, I'd say just pick one and surprise me because in the long run, whether you're going by modified or accessed date... you won't notice the difference... as long as its defragged. Cheers.