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UltraDefrag
UltraDefrag is a powerful Open Source Defragmentation tool for the Windows Platform
Version 7.1.4 · by Dmitri Arkhangelski et al.
Official site: ultradefrag.net
About UltraDefrag
UltraDefrag is an open source disk defragmenter for Windows. It eliminates the file fragmentation problem speeding up the computers which need less mechanical work to read continuous data from disks. UltraDefrag can fix almost everything including files which are usually locked - it launches inside of the Windows boot process when most of the files are still not in use.
## Features
- simple but efficient defragmentation algorithms
- safe environment preventing files corruption
- defragmentation of locked paging and hibernation files
- defragmentation of NTFS metafiles (including MFT) and streams
- flexible filters allowing exclusion of files by various criteria
- defragmentation of disks having specified fragmentation level
- one click defragmentation via Windows Explorer context menu
- multilingual graphical interface (over 60 languages available)
- powerful command line interface
- scheduled defragmentation (using Windows Task Scheduler)
- automatic termination when specified time interval elapses
- automatic hibernation or shutdown after the job completion
- small size of installers (about 2 MB)
- availability of portable packages requiring no installation
- full support of 64-bit editions of Windows
- granted permission to freely use and redistribute the program
## Package Parameters
* `/NoShellExtension` - install __without__ the Explorer's context menu handler.
How to install UltraDefrag
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install ultradefrag
- Open UltraDefrag once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is UltraDefrag free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to ultradefrag.net, the developer's official site, where UltraDefrag is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of UltraDefrag?
The version listed here is 7.1.4, published /Date(1583. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install UltraDefrag from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install ultradefrag. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is UltraDefrag safe?
UltraDefrag downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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