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I have edited my LIST post at the top of the forum

http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2 ... 1208959973

to reflect the use of O&O Defrag v11


O&O DEFRAG v11 is fixed in comparing use to the v8.6 version.

I am sorry its taken so long to get a look at O&O v11 and put it through the paces however I have now confirmed that (at least in WindowsXP) v11 of O&O works exactly the same as v8.6

The massive freespace issue which was present in v10 of the product does not appear in the v11 product

There is no cluster free space between used clusters


As for settings.. there are minor additions from my original instructions located in this thread which I have also edited into the 'list' posts above


CHANGES IN SETTINGS FROM 8.6:

First, in the SETTINGS, under the GENERAL TAB disable the tray display as it is not needed (last item)


Next, make sure MONITORING is DISABLED on the main GUI as it too is not needed for a performance system



Otherwise everything I listed in the lists posted above about O&O setup and use is EXACTLY the same. There is no restrictions on SPACE defrag use with v11 of the O&O Defrag product. You can use the SPACE defrag between regular maintenance NAME defrag intervals without any problems


As far as I can see there is no performance gains by switching to v11 from v8.6 so if you are already on v8.6 and its working fine for you, stay with it as there is no need to purchase O&O v11

If you may be having problems in Vista with 8.6 its possible v11 may resolve those issues.. that I do not know as I have not use v11 in Vista and can not comment on what it may or may not correct however in either case I see absolutely no reason to upgrade to v11 unless you are having difficulty with v8.6 and at that point I would try the TRIAL O&O v11 to confirm your issues are resolved. You should uninstall the version you are using before installing the trial.

I would say anyone on v10 should probably try the trial version of v11 and if it is working, upgrade.

If you are thinking of trying O&O and have never used it, v11 will work for you in the list that I posted without issue. v8.6 is no longer required but will work as well.







NOTE: VISTA users MUST use version 11   or   v8.6



you can get the TRIAL version of 8.6 or v11 (for XP or VISTA) both x32 and x64 here:

http://www.oo-software.com/home/en/down ... efrag86pro


DO NOT PURCHASE v10  

I've read a few things about defragging lately and they've said some not so nice things about it. Seems like degragging is becoming more and more pointless every day. In theory it seems like a good idea, but in terms of actual benefits, evidence is seriously lacking.

I've read a few things about defragging lately and they've said some not so nice things about it. Seems like degragging is becoming more and more pointless every day. In theory it seems like a good idea, but in terms of actual benefits, evidence is seriously lacking.

LOL!!

Your kidding, right?

Hi Nick,

I have implemented all of you "XP/Windows Setup, System Optimizing and Drivers" suggestions.  I bought O&O Degrag v10 before it was possible to get v8.6 and I never went and got v8.6 after they made it available again.

My question is when I get v11 can I just install it and then run space and name defrags as I wish or do I need to follow any paticular sequence?  I do perform the once a month / once every three months defrags, check disk, etc., I just use v10 rather than v8.6.

Best regards, Happy Holidays and as always THANKS for all the help!

Rod

you can just continue to use v10...  just dont reun any SPACE defrags


If you do get v11 you must uninstall v10 completely first and then install and set up 11 as I noted

and I would just go ahead and run at least 2 name defrag passes with reboot between since your already using the O&O product and are fairly optimized to begin with

but do make sure you set the new version up correctly first as listed

I've read a few things about defragging lately and they've said some not so nice things about it. Seems like degragging is becoming more and more pointless every day. In theory it seems like a good idea, but in terms of actual benefits, evidence is seriously lacking.

:-? ...I just did a reinstall of Windows XP and FSX with all the addons I have and it ran choppy as hell even after setting up the hardware and OS as Nick posted.. I defragged and it ran smooth as a baby's...