JkDefrag
Encyclopedia
MyDefrag is a freeware
disk defragmenting utility
for Windows
. JkDefrag was developed by Jeroen Kessels from 2004. The major change between JkDefrag and MyDefrag is the inclusion of a scripting language. This permits control of all the algorithms and techniques used in MyDefrag. A number of pre-written scripts allow simple actions such as consolidation of free space, fast or thorough defragmention, and the ability to lay files out on disk exactly where required, sorted by filename, access time, size etc. The most noticeable feature is the inclusion of a graphical user interface
(GUI), making the utility more user-friendly. Another feature load in the 'hints' present in Windows about which files need loading in which order when commonly-used programs run and during system boot. MyDefrag claims to lay out files on disk correctly in order to speed up these common tasks.
MyDefrag is the continuation of Kessels's open source
program JkDefrag
with many changes, and is distributed free of charge under a closed source license.
Like JkDefrag, MyDefrag only uses the standard Windows defragmentation API.
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
disk defragmenting utility
Defragmentation
In the maintenance of file systems, defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation. It does this by physically organizing the contents of the mass storage device used to store files into the smallest number of contiguous regions . It also attempts to create larger regions of...
for Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
. JkDefrag was developed by Jeroen Kessels from 2004. The major change between JkDefrag and MyDefrag is the inclusion of a scripting language. This permits control of all the algorithms and techniques used in MyDefrag. A number of pre-written scripts allow simple actions such as consolidation of free space, fast or thorough defragmention, and the ability to lay files out on disk exactly where required, sorted by filename, access time, size etc. The most noticeable feature is the inclusion of a graphical user interface
Graphical user interface
In computing, a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and...
(GUI), making the utility more user-friendly. Another feature load in the 'hints' present in Windows about which files need loading in which order when commonly-used programs run and during system boot. MyDefrag claims to lay out files on disk correctly in order to speed up these common tasks.
MyDefrag is the continuation of Kessels's open source
Open source
The term open source describes practices in production and development that promote access to the end product's source materials. Some consider open source a philosophy, others consider it a pragmatic methodology...
program JkDefrag
JkDefrag
MyDefrag is a freeware disk defragmenting utility for Windows. JkDefrag was developed by Jeroen Kessels from 2004. The major change between JkDefrag and MyDefrag is the inclusion of a scripting language. This permits control of all the algorithms and techniques used in MyDefrag...
with many changes, and is distributed free of charge under a closed source license.
Like JkDefrag, MyDefrag only uses the standard Windows defragmentation API.