Vista Defragment

Windows Vista is one of the excellent operating system introduced and appreciated in the market. One of the major attractions of the operating system are the 'look and feel', as it is best suited for average user.

People may have a huge amount of data scattered on the computer, files, software, and other audio video requirements. When we store data, it gets stored anywhere on the local drive. The location is specified while storing information but data gets stored anywhere inside the system This leads to slow speed of the computer or even opening any program from hard disk may be affected. This leads to some un-movable files on volumes other than the volumes of system. In this case it is required to clear up some data or space to increase performance. Vista defragment is the system utility that analyzes volume of data in computer and consolidates the files as well as folders for better system functioning.

It is required to analyze the volume before de-fragmenting. There is some difference in defragment features of Vista defragment compared to other operating systems. It lacks to provide sufficient details of hard disk fragmentation level and progress. The standard de-fragmentation tool is made for the average users. It is specially designed for out of sight functioning so users cannot see much of results or progress. There is no user intervention and time to time 'work done' display is not possible. This is a good arrangement made for users as they don't need to waste time until the entire process gets completed. Default settings made in the defragment tool is suited to average users.

Command line Vista defragment will enable user to get detailed information of entire process. This will not provide information until entire process gets over but will inform on level of de-fragmentation. Command prompt is required to run for command line de-fragmentation in vista operating system. Command prompt window displays all data about the entire process that you run with the rights of the administrator.

The defragment tool basically deals with all the data scattered in the system. It clears the unused space and enables the machine to perform better with speed. Data gets collected at specified location and extra space is restored. Time required for the de-fragmentor to complete the process depends mainly on volume of information present on the computer. Available system resources and number of fragmented files also decide the time for the process. Volumes are usually fragmented when any software is installed in computer. So, the file system performance improves when user defragments after the software has been installed.

O&O Defrag 10 Professional Edition works in the same style as what most of the people are used to while working on XP operating system. It is a paid program which runs the defrag process on the system quickly and also on the older systems. One can view the detailed defrag map which would further show one disk cluster also what color represents for all. The red one would still get defragging, green and blue are optimized already, and the yellow or gray clusters are those that would be occupied totally by Master File Table. One can get the summary of process towards the end of scan.

Defragging the computer once in six months basis would help in better performance of the computer. More frequent de-fragmentation will lead to unwanted wear and tear. Irrespective of the defragging method that you wish to use, the user can make sure that he has the necessary tools that are required for completion of the scans. Thus, defragging the computer will make sure that your computer is in good running condition and displays its best performance. Vista defragment guide will enable the user to go through entire process efficiently.