Category: Windows
by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor
http://www.infopackets.com
Not too long ago I asked Gazette Readers for their picks on a good ScanDisk
and Defrag replacement for Microsoft since I get lots of emails from folks
asking why their Scandisk and Defrag constantly restart (and never get the
job done).
Here's some comments sent in from readers of the Gazette
newsletter.
Scott T. writes:
" This is the ultimate freebie Defrag program, as far
as I'm concerned.
http://www.diskeeper.com/freeware/freeware.asp "
Lots of people recommended Diskeeper Lite, in fact. On the other
hand, John C. uses the Microsoft Defrag utility from Windows ME:
" The defrag program that comes with Windows ME is compatible with Win
98 and doesn't hiccup. I downloaded it from a web site called
SandyLee.net. The site also details the installation. I've
been using it since September 2002 and it has not had to restart during my
weekly defrag.
http://www.sandylee.net/computers/defrag.html "
Fred O. suggested using a program called EndItAll, which will stop tasks
running in the background so that you can use Defrag and Scandisk without it
resetting constantly:
" I use EndItAll, and it's a great little freeware utility that closes
ALL non-essential programs running in the background. Then, I run Scandisk
or Defrag. It's also very helpful, if you're having problems burning CDs,
to free up system resources.
It was developed by, and is available through, PC Magazine. Go to:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,697,00.asp "
