Auslogics Disk Defrag Free - Version History

• 3.4.3.0 (16/05/2012)
• • Added free space availability check before creating Rescue Center backups. If there is not enough free space on a disk, user has the option to abort the operation or proceed without creating a backup.
  • Fixed memory leaks, optimized code and algorithms, which improved the speed of practically every tool in the program.
  • All modules that work with hard drives were optimized to correctly process large data volumes, namely the Rescue Center will now correctly create and restore backups larger than 2 GB.
  • Made numerous corrections to language files.
  • Made numerous changes to modules’ interface to make them more convenient and easier to work with.
  • Improved reports and operation results display in response to user feedback. Now this information is easier to understand.
  • Added partial Windows 8 compatibility. Full compatibility will be implemented in BoostSpeed version 5.4
  • Improved algorithm of automatic SSD detection. This allows for more exact SSD detection and for automatic enabling of a special defrag algorithm for SSD’s.
  • Modified algorithm for system resource usage limitation, which improved overall stability of program operation.
  • Corrected all known bugs.
  • Corrected installer errors, optimized program installation and uninstallation.
• 3.4.2.5 (10/04/2012)
• • improved stability
  • improved defragmentation speed
  • corrected a bug-catching subsystem
  • fixed all known bugs
• 3.3.1.2 (22/02/2012)
• • fixed bugs
• 3.3.0.2 (01/11/2011)
• • re-enabled an option to change computer idle time before starting autodefragmentation
  • fixed form positioning bug that occurred when a user disabled additional monitors
  • improved stability
  • fixed bugs
• 3.2.1.10 (11/05/2011)
• • updated localization files: translated new strings and corrected mistakes
  • fixed an issue causing the "Out of Memory" error when viewing the "Files" tab
  • improved report appearance and optimized its generation process
  • fixed an issue that caused random program shut downs when stopping defragmentation process
  • improved Windows Explorer integration
  • fixed minor bugs
• 3.2.0.0 (08/04/2011)
• • added new drive map display style - bars
  • added an option to display access zones on the drive map
  • added an option to view files located in selected blocks on the drive map
  • added more detailed drive map clues
  • combined scheduler and auto defragmentation in order to make performing auto defragmentation tasks easier
  • now the program decides how to work with several disks simultaneously
  • numerous GUI improvements for ease of use
  • added an option to lock the program when computer is using battery power
  • now the program displays file location on the drive map upon launch
  • improved single file or folder defragmentation
  • optimized defragmentation and consolidation algorithms
  • improved installer, added automatic program unload when reinstalling or uninstalling the program
• 3.1.10.165 (14/12/2010)
• • added new languages
  • fixed all known bugs
  • corrected localization mistakes
  • improved installer
• 3.1.9.160 (21/10/2010)
• • added new languages
  • improved speed of all program components
  • improved stability
  • fixed all known bugs
• 3.1.8.155 (06/09/2010)
• • various interface fixes
  • fixed all known compatibility problems
  • improved general speed
  • improved stability and reliability of all algorithms
  • fixed all known bugs
  • updated localizations
  • improved installer
• 3.1.7.140 (02/06/2010)
• • improved defragmentation speed
  • faster optimization algorithm
  • fixed bugs
  • added new languages
  • updated languages
  • improved Installer
• 3.1.4.110 (30/03/2010)
• • added VSS mode support, a special defragmentation mode that is optimized for volumes with enabled Shadow Copy mode (VSS). This mode minimizes the increase of VSS storage space caused by moving files and diminishes the risk of overwriting old VSS copies
  • improved consolidation algorithm when moving system files. Now the program does not move files that have no effect on computer speed
  • improved program operation when there are too many fragmented files on the disk
  • fixed bugs
  • improved program interface
• 3.1.3.100 (10/03/2010)
• • faster optimization algorithm
  • improved Move System Files option
  • fixed bugs that caused random program shut downs
  • improved Windows Classic theme support
  • improved Installer
• 3.1.2.90 (11/12/2009)
• • added new languages
  • improved program appearance
  • fixed bugs
  • improved installer
• 3.1.1.80 (02/12/2009)
• • added an option to exclude SSD disks from the defragmentation process
  • added an option to check disks for errors
  • corrected mistakes in language files
  • improved file lists functionality
  • fixed bugs
• 3.1.0.65 (12/11/2009)
• • improved processing of files blocked by the system (e.g. system restore points)
  • added new colour to the map = unmovable files
  • fixed a compaction algorithm bug that moved files into the MFT zone when there wasn't enough disk space
  • tuned up colour theme colours - now they match better
  • improved tray program operation
  • simplified program interface
  • improved program installer, fixed a bug that caused incorrect installation of a new version over an older version
  • corrected mistakes in language files
• 3.0.3.50 (05/11/2009)
• • added new languages: German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Italian, Japanese, Korean
  • added an option to disable simultaneous checking of all the disks at once to reduce system recourses usage
  • significantly improved interaction with the Windows Task Scheduler
  • defragmentation algorithm improved for faster defragmentation of highly fragmented disks with low free space available
  • improved MFT handling on NTFS drives
  • fixed memory leaks and exceptions
  • fixed errors in language files
• 3.0.2.40 (20/10/2009)
• • added a disk optimization mode which allows to consolidate free space by placing all files on the disk contiguously
  • added an ability of defragmenting all drives at once
  • added a capability of viewing the list of all the fragmented files and their clusters location on the disk
  • added a capability to move system files to the faster part of the disk; this significantly speeds up system boot and makes it running more stable
  • significantly improved automatic defragmentation mode
  • defragmentation speed increased by approximately 30-50%
  • added disk optimization commands to the console version of the program
  • added an option of minimizing the program into system tray
  • Disk Defrag can now be set to start automatically on Windows logon
  • improved exceptions list function. Fixed a bug that led to defragmentation slowdowns caused by a great number of files in the list
  • added a "Real Time Priority" mode that boosts defragmentation speed by using additional system resources
  • various minor improvements and optimizations
• 2.1.2.50 (04/09/2009)
• • added new languages
  • fixed bugs
  • improved installers
• 2.1.2.40 (04/08/2009)
• • This service pack fixes issues found in version 2.1 and improves program stability.
  • fixed a Disk Defrag bug causing it to hang on start up on some computers
  • fixed a Disk Defrag bug causing an error on program shutdown
  • added new languages
• 2.1.1.30 (27/07/2009)
• • added background autodefragmentation
  • added an option to minimize the program into system tray
  • added Windows Explorer integration
  • added numerous new options and possibilities
  • corrected mistakes in the localization files
  • improved installers
• 2.0.0.15 (20/06/2009)
• • added new interface languages: German, Dutch, Japanese
  • added an option to change disk map color
  • added new themes
  • the portable version is now available on the website or directly from this link
  • added an option to include only problem files in the report
  • added a new option to the console version of the program
  • added a real-time file defragmentation counter
  • added a total defragmentation progress
  • improved functionality with the computer reboot option
  • improved splitter functionality in the main program window
  • added skipped files information to the report window
  • fast disk analysis now takes into account user exceptions list
  • added MFT errors disk checkup
  • improved MFT table read, fixed a number of bugs that led to defragmentation interruption
  • improved very large disks defragmentation (from 1 TB)
  • optimized memory usage, now the program uses even less RAM
  • some minor improvements that make using the program even easier
  • fixed localization module bug. Now the program supports all interface languages
  • fixed errors in localization files
  • Version 2.0 beta (02/06/2009)
  • added the capability to defragment all drives at once
  • added the capability to analyze any disk
  • added full Unicode encoding support
  • defragmentation speed improved by 30%
  • added animated legend
  • added the option to shut down computer after defragmentation
  • added full 64 bit Windows 7 support
  • added full screen option
  • added exceptions list, that allows to skip all kinds of folders
  • added capability to skip files with large fragments
  • improved report, added status descriptions
  • added more console version commands
  • improved scheduler, added new start time setup options
  • improved defragmentation chart and report look
  • improved defragmentation chart behaviour, now it shows file locations more correctly
  • improved latest Windows 7 versions support
  • CPU usage during defragmentation decreased by 5% (normal CPU load)
  • improved external drives, USB devices, and SSD support
  • now defragmentation progress works correctly
  • fixed minor defragmentation algorithm bugs
• 1.6.24.355
• • fixed bugs that led to program freezes
  • fixed localization files
  • minor bug fixes
• 1.5.23.435
• • Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server are now supported
  • the code was significantly optimized with all components now working faster
  • standard window frames are now used, reducing the startup time of all components
  • the fragmentation map was improved in Disk Defrag
  • Disk Defrag will now work even on systems where other defragmentation tools hang
  • program setup and removal ere improved
  • various language file corrections were made
• 1.5.21.340
• • improved program interface
  • minor bug fixes
• 1.5.20.335
• • added an ability to schedule defragmentation
  • fixed a bug leading to the program being slow
  • minor bug fixes
• 1.5.19.330
• • added a console utility that lets schedule disk defragmentation
  • added single folder or file defragmentation
  • improved program interface, as well as the chart and disk data display on first page
  • improved defragmentation algorithm; now the program speed has increased by approximately 5%
  • eliminated program freezes occurring after pausing the program
  • added SafeBoot program support
  • fixed bugs leading to program freezes
  • fixed BSOD for computers that have Kaspersky Internet Security installed
  • improved report appearance
  • various minor improvements
• 1.4.16.308
• • now the program loads faster
  • fixed shared modules errors
• 1.4.15.306
• • improved the last page of Disk Defrag Wizard
  • now the program works correctly with files ownership rights
  • fixed Help links
  • fixed a bug which didn't allow to open the company's web-site from the application
  • fixed shared libraries
  • fixed the German version
• 1.4.14.300
• • the program is now digitally signed
  • shared modules bug fixes
• 1.4.13.300
• • adds an integration with BoostSpeed
  • improves the setup process
  • fixes bugs
• 1.4.13.296
• • improves an installation
  • fixes bugs
• 1.4.12.293
• • improves an installation
  • fixes bugs
• 1.4.11.275
• • fixes bugs
• 1.4.11.267
• • fixes bugs
• 1.4.10.252
• • fixes links
• 1.4.10.249
• • now works correctly with removable disk drives
  • adds indication of the disk type (local / removable / etc.)
  • language corrections in the Settings dialog
• 1.4.9.245
• • improves Auslogics bug reporting
  • fixes popup hints
  • improves the program stability
• 1.4.8.242
• • adds support for removable drives, memory cards and USB flash disks
  • speeds up and refreshes disk drive list on the first page
  • fixes incorrect display of file names containing "&" character
  • improves program stability
  • fixes installer issues with Windows Vista
  • further reduces the program size for faster download
• 1.3.7.235
• • adds a new feature: ability to remove temporary files before defragmentation
  • adds a new feature: ability to set the resource usage (low, normal, high)
  • improves disk defragmentation speed
  • improves GUI design and fixes Windows Vista fonts
  • improves disk fragmentation map
  • various bug fixes and optimizations
• 1.2.6.228
• • improves defragmentation algorithm, the program now does not skip the locked files
  • adds support for Windows Vista/XP virtual files
  • defragmentation progress is now more precise for Windows Vista
  • improves disk map hints
  • optimizes code, reduces memory footprint
  • minor bug fixes
• 1.1.5.225
• • improves user interface
  • fixes a few problems in a program
• 1.1.4.217
• • fixes a few issues in the program
• 1.1.4.215
• • improves the application's memory usage
  • fixes and improves shared modules
  • fixes a few problems in language resources
• 1.1.3.213
• • improved unicode file support
  • fixed an issue causing problems when scanning unicode files
  • fixed an issue causing an error when disks were locked
  • improves stability, a number of minor fixes
• 1.1.2.208
• • defragmentation speed increased by 15-20%
  • lowered CPU and memory usage
  • added Windows Vista support (Beta, RC1, RC2, release and 64-bit edition)
  • defragmentation algorithm improvements: locked and system files can now be defragmented
  • reporting system improvements
• 0.9.1
• • first public-beta version