I suppose I`ll be castigated for raising this thread in the wrong place or for even raising it at all - my apologies.
Piriform Defraggler to me is like finding that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I have been using it very frequently every day for months since I first discovered it.
My verdict is that it does everything one can ask at rapid speed. It analyses, lists files for either defragging them individually or the lot, defrags free space - who could ask for more ? AND it takes only few seconds or minutes dependent on the fragmentation or personal choice.
I only wish it could defrag the United Kingdom, a set of files that are so defragmented that any attempt to defrag them would be like peeing into the wind.
I also use CCleaner, another world beater and bonus to every user. I take no notice of the list of files called "crap" though, if I hit the button on all those my computer would simply give up, lay down and die. I use my judgement to assess what goes and what stays.
NOW, the main question. On another Forum I sang the praises of Piriform and in particular Defraggler. No problem, most replies said it is a superb program - 10/10. One or two people said "Auslogistics" was better and one guy said "Smart Defrag".
Curiosity tempted me - I downloaded Auslogistics and tried it. Looked good, very user freindly and efficient BUT maybe I missed it - I never saw an Analysis or File list - just a Defrag. OK it defragged, but compared with Defraggler it was like having a car with only a STOP and GO switch as against a car with a 5+ speed gearbox.
Can anybody please tell me about these other Defraggers especially Auslogistics as compared to our marvelous Defraggler ? Their Achilles Heel would be just fine.
Not losing faith - just want to know the opposition.
KAS