PerfectDisk 2008 Professional vs. Diskeeper® 2008 Pro

Requires Product Activation

PerfectDisk doesn't require Product Activation in order to be able to run. No cumbersome changes required when you change your computer or hardware or upgrade to new versions.

Integration with central management console

Integration with console for deploying, scheduling, configuring, managing and reporting on defragmentation across the enterprise.

Powerful Scheduling Options

Schedule defragmentation YOUR way, when YOU want it to run.

Patented file placement strategy

The only proven and patented method for placing files on the drive in order to slow fragmentation and reduce system resources when defragmenting.

Single-pass defragmentation of files

Defragmenting files in a single pass, without having to defrag over and over, results in an immediate improvement in drive performance.

Single-pass defragmentation of free space

Defragmenting free space in a single pass, without having to defrag over and over, and leaving the largest block of contiguous free space possible results in an immediate improvement in a drive's write performance.

Complete Automation Flexibility

Flexibility to schedule defrag runs or defrag unattended in background when scheduling is not convenient.

Ability to defragment drives with minimal free space

Ability to defragment a drive with as little as 1% free space, rather than the 15-20% typically required.

Faster subsequent defrag runs

Defrags result in an optimized drive that will refragment more slowly and require fewer resources for future defrag passes.

Defragments Master File Table (MFT)

Defragments the Master File Table, the drive's index to all files, improving performance for NTFS drives.

Places MFT for improved performance

When defragmenting, places the MFT on the drive to realize an addition 10-15% performance improvement with NTFS drives.

Completely defragments all NTFS metadata

Deframents all NTFS metadata file on a drive, resulting in a more completely defragmented drive and faster performing NTFS drives.

Intelligent Screen Saver mode

Defragments the drive while the system is idle - but only if a defrag pass is necessary.

Defragments directories

Defragments all the file directories on the drive, improving drive performance.

Defragments Hibernate file

Defragments the hibernate file, resulting in faster hibernation and resumes from hibernation.

User-defined thresholds

Users and administrators can specify thresholds for fragmentation levels, below which defragmentation does not occur. Defragmentation doesn't occur if it is not necessary.

Full-featured product for Workstation & Server

Robust defrag capabilities and features for PCs, laptops and servers.

Auto Update capabilities

Automatically check for/install updates to ensure the latest defragmentation software is being run.

Full-Featured Command line support

Defragmentation operations are available through a robust command line interface for the local computer as well as remote computers.

Defragments multiple drives at the same time

Users and administrators can specify multiple drives to be defragmented at the same times.

Disk Trending

Tracks fragmentation levels over time.

CPU and disk I/O throttling

Adjusts CPU and I/O usage according to other ongoing system activities. This minimizes defragmentation's impact on a busy system.

Selected Files Defrag

Allows just selected files to be defragmented, rather than the entire drive. This is useful for immediately improving the performance of large files such as videos and movies.

Free Space Defrag

Quickly consolidates the largest possible block of free space. This improves performance for audio/video applications, enhances drive partitioning and faster/more efficient virtual hard drive compaction.

Installation without User Interface

Provides a high level of administrative control.

Designed for multi-terabyte drives

Both workstation and server versions are able to defragment the largest of drives without requiring special software. Available at no extra cost.

No limit on drive size

Neither PerfectDisk Professional or PerfectDisk Server limits the size of the drive that you can defragment. Unlimited drive size support available at no extra cost.

Defragment without Administrative Rights

Eases implementation and allows end-users the ability to defragment drives without having to be logged in as an Administrator.

Integration with Active Directory

Enhances enterprise scheduling and management.

Space Explorer

Graphical, bird's-eye view of drive, folders and files.

Reclaim Free Space

Removes duplicate files and temporary files to recapture wasted drive space.

Automates compaction/defragmentation of Microsoft Exchange data stores

Automates manual processes and helps improve Exchange performance and regain disk space.

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