DIY DataRecovery DiskTune - Freeware disk defragmentation and
optimization
DiskTune is an easy to use, on-demand, no frills disk optimizer and
defragmentation utility for FAT, FAT32 and NTFS formatted drives.
Through a simple to use mechanism you can create 'jobs' that enable you to
schedule or launch disk optimization with just one click. DiskTune is freeware.
DiskTune reorganizes your disk and will make it faster and more
responsive.
DiskTune is safe: It relies on the proven and reliable Windows
defrag API to
move files. It checks the volume state prior to defragmentation.
DiskTune features a VSS safe-mode to reduce interaction between
defragmentation and shadow copies and a thermal monitor to protect
your hard disk from overheating.
Works in Microsoft Windows XP, 2003 Server,
Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Supported file systems: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
Safe to use: utilizes Windows defrag API
and other high level APIs only
3 operating modes: defrag, optimize and
compact
HDD temperature monitor (unique!);
DiskTune will pause when your disk gets too hot
Easily create and run jobs
VSS safe-mode to reduce interaction between
defragmentation and shadow copies
Explorer integration, can defrag
selected folder only
Boot optimization utilizing the Windows
layout.ini file
MFT defragmentation and optimization
(online)
Defragmenting or optimizing your hard disk doesn't have to
be complicated! Just select the drive you wish to defragment or
optimize and click 'Select Drive'.
Check the 'VSS safe-mode' option if you are using shadow copies in Windows
Vista.
You can now immediately defragment, optimize or compact
your disk. Optimize is the most complete operation: It will optimize file
placement for booting and general usage, compact files (fill free space
gaps) and defragment your hard disk.
Optimizing should only be required every one or two months.
Note the disk temperature that is displayed! DiskTune monitors the
temperature of the host disk the selected volume resides on using SMART.
In the drive selection window,
click 'more' to create 'jobs'.
A job is a defragmentation or optimization task. When
created, a
shortcut to the job is placed on your desktop automatically.
In addition you can specify what DiskTune needs to do when a task
has finished. After a quick defrag you may want it to
close automatically. As optimizing a drive may take a while
you may want to start after you have finished your work and you leave it to DiskTune to shut down your PC when it
is done.
There are 3 ways of putting DiskTune to work; start a task
from the interface, start a task by clicking the context menu of a drive
or folder, or double-click a desktop job shortcut.
Shortcuts are also perfect for automating defragmentation or optimization
tasks using the Windows Scheduler.
