Old hard drive feeling sluggish when opening files? Disk SpeedUp scans drives, offers defragmentation and optimization, and includes controls for scheduling runs.
How do you scan and defragment a drive?
The main window splits into a Defrag view and a Settings area. Start with a scan to locate fragmented files, then choose defragmentation for the drive. An interactive drive map offers a visual way to view the drive during this process.
- Scan a drive to find fragmentation.
- Defragment the drive from the main controls.
What does optimization add?
Alongside basic defragmentation, Disk SpeedUp has an optimization option. The optimization pass takes longer, but is intended to provide more complete results. Customized presets offer another way to tailor how the program handles a run.
Can Disk SpeedUp run on a schedule?
Yes. The program supports scheduled runs and automatic defragmentation, so the task does not have to be started manually each time. Settings provide access to the program’s controls, including options for configuring runs.
When does defragmentation matter?
On traditional hard drives, file data can become spread across the disk as files are changed. Defragmentation rearranges those pieces so the drive can access a file’s data in a more contiguous pattern.
Pros
- Scans drives before defragmenting them
- Interactive drive map provides a visual view of a drive
- Includes automatic and scheduled defragmentation options
- Customized presets provide additional control over runs
Cons
- Brings little benefit on SSDs, which do not need defragmenting
Can Disk SpeedUp defragment a drive automatically?
Yes. It can defragment automatically or on a schedule you set, so you do not need to start each run yourself.
What is the difference between defragmentation and optimization?
Defragmentation rejoins split files. Optimization is a longer pass that also rearranges files for better results.
