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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

If you're computers slowing down, it might just need to be reorganized (Much like our desks!)

One of the reasons that the computer may be slow is that the hard drive becomes more and more fragmented.

To simplify the concept, it means that the data needed for each file is spread over the hard drive. It becomes necessary for the hard drive to search for the pieces of the program and the computer appears to function slowly. The problem can be solved by defragmenting the hard drive. In effect, this boosts the performance of the hard drive and allows it to work more efficiently. It contributes to the overall health of the hard drive.

Most operating systems supplies a utility to defrag a hard drive. For example, Microsoft includes a defragmentation process. It will comes as no surprise that not all defragmentation processes are the same. We recommend Defraggler!

“Use Defraggler to defrag your entire hard drive, or individual files - unique in the industry. This compact and portable Windows application supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems.”

It works with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

There are a number of reasons why we are recommending Defraggler. However, if you are wondering why we are recommending something that is offered already with the operating system, the answer is that it is simply better. For example, copy/paste is one function that Microsoft has offered since from the beginning. Nevertheless, it can be greatly improved. Undoubtedly, you have wanted to copy something and keep that along with the next bit of text that is copied. This just illustrates how basic efficiency can be improved.

Defraggler  is an award-winning program. It is what should have been included with your operating system but wasn’t. As our readers know, we remind you to backup your data for security reasons.

Here is a program to help take care of that hard drive better and boost the performance of your computer. The difference between Defraggler and what comes with your operating system is significant. You will want it on all your machines.

And Best of all, it's FREE! http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

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