O&O Software Releases Defrag 16 ($199 for Server Edition)

With O&O
Defrag
16,
O&O
Software GmbH
releases the new generation of its solution for defragmenting hard
disks.

The new version is compatible with
Windows 8, meaning users considering an upgrade can prepare their PCs
for the migration. If a HDD has been optimized using O&O Defrag,
the time required to upgrade the OS is reduced and the HDD mechanics
are protected due to more efficient read and write actions. After an
upgrade to Windows 8, the software can be deployed and
offers numerous ways of bringing PCs using the new OS up to 100% more
performance.

In addition, the revamped engine
brings better performance gains for older systems using Windows 7,
Vista and XP.

New and enhanced functions:

• The
  user interface has been revamped
  and simplified. The revised and improved algorithms for
  defragmentation mean that O&O Defrag packs stored file fragments
  even faster together, and support for defragmentation of blocked
  files is improved. The SSD Optimization by TRIM has also been
  enhanced and now supports more manufacturers.

• Shorter defragmentation times:
  Several drives can be defragmented simultaneously. In addition, the
  algorithms have been accelerated, reducing the time required for a
  defragmentation by up to 40%.

• Time View:
  For each drive a display shows the optimization success for each
  action executed. The current level of fragmentation is shown first,
  which for comparison purposes is followed by a display of the ‘before’ level.

• Remote control in the same
  network: All
  users in the same network are able to control the program remotely.
  Drives of computers can be optimized and analyzed, when, for example,
  executing jobs. It’s also possible to generate and view reports for
  other computers from the network.

• Evaluation and Analysis:
  Whenever the program is started, a manual analysis of all drives can
  be made and the level of fragmentation for each drive is displayed.
  It is also possible to display the most heavily fragmented files as
  well as the physical location of fragmented files on the hard disk. A
  dynamic block view appears during defragmentation and with the help
  of a before and after view, the user can get a picture of the
  system’s optimization.

• Live-Update:
  The program checks if newer versions are available and
  so can guarantee that defragmentation is always done using the latest
  technology.

• History:
  Various statistical tools record how many file fragments were removed
  and how many files have been accelerated by this process. Users can
  see the benefits of periodic defragmentation, follow the evaluations
  over weeks and months, and adjust the settings for defragmentation to
  meet his or her changing requirements.

• Automatic defragmentation:
  Enabled by default after the installation, it optimizes the disks in
  the background without slowing down the performance of the computer.

• Manufacturer-independent
  optimization of SSDs:
  It’s now possible to optimize SSD drives through TRIM commands
  regardless of their manufacturer even under Windows XP and Vista.
  Access times for SSDs are sped up, and early wear and tear effects
  are prevented.

• Defragmentation methods STEALTH,
  SPACE and COMPLETE:
  STEALTH and SPACE are optimized for the fastest possible
  defragmentation, while the COMPLETE methods allow for a more complete
  defragmentation, but requires more time and memory. The optimal
  utilization of existing storage space also prevents any new
  fragmentation. All methods can be applied to any drive, including
  Volume and Stripe Sets, and of course guarantee maximum reliability.

• Zone filing on drives:
  A logical separation of data into performance-critical and
  non-critical files is conducted through an alternative setting which
  divides drives into Zones. Files are sorted based on their use and
  access frequency and moved into appropriate zones. For example,
  system and program files that need to be accessed very quickly are
  separated from other data such as documents and downloads.
  Fragmentation is prevented through the separation of files written
  rarely or frequently. This arrangement shortens the duration of the
  system or program start, but also prevents fragmentation of program
  files from ever occurring.

• Power management for netbooks
  and notebooks: As
  soon as mobile systems such as Notebooks or Netbooks are no longer
  connected to external power sources, the defragmentation is
  interrupted so that the full battery power is available for mobile
  workers.

Prices and availability:

O&O Defrag 16 costs $29.95 for
a single computer license,
and $49.95 for a
3-PC license. The
Server Edition for
use on company servers will be released soon and will cost $199.
All prices include VAT where applicable.

Interested
users can download a free 30-day trial of O&O Defrag 16
Professional Edition from the company’s web site.