Gazette reader Jim M. writes:

Dear Dennis,

I always have problems running Microsoft Windows defrag because it continually restarts and takes forever to finish. A lot of the time I have to restart my computer in Safe Mode and run defrag just to get it to finish properly - and most of the time it takes two to four hours to complete and I cannot use my computer! I am writing you today because I just finished reading your latest article on PowerUp XP Platinum 2, and noticed that you briefly mentioned a program called Magic Defrag. Can you please tell me this works? I’ve never heard of a defrag program that is capable of keeping the hard disk defragged *all* the time. Thanks for any information you can provide.

My response:

Magic Defrag was released by Ashampoo a few days before PowerUp XP Platinum 2 was announced, which is why the two programs are currently being offered as a bundled special. As for how the Magic Defrag works: let me first explain why defragging is important (in case others are wondering) so that we can understand the full purpose of the program.

How File Fragmentation Occurs

Over time, files are added and removed to your computer’s hard disk (I.E.: the “C” Drive). When a file is removed from the hard disk, an empty space takes its place…

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