O&O Defrag 23

O&O Defrag 23 is a software tool developed by O&O Software GmbH that aims to optimize PC performance by defragmenting hard drives or SSDs. According to the vendor, the product reorganizes files on the disk, reducing fragmentation and improving access times, which can result in faster system and program starts. O&O Defrag 23 is intended for use by both individual users and businesses of various sizes, including IT professionals, system administrators, small business owners, gamers, creative professionals such as graphic designers and video editors, as well as financial institutions.

Key Features

Maximum Performance: O&O Defrag is designed to optimize PC performance by defragmenting the hard drive or SSD. According to the vendor, it reorganizes files on the disk, reducing fragmentation and improving access times, which can lead to faster system and program starts, potentially enhancing overall performance.

Easy to Use: The vendor states that O&O Defrag is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible to both beginners and professionals. It offers a modern view with simplified settings, eliminating the need for complicated decisions. Users have the option to choose between manual or automatic defragmentation options.

IntensiveOptimize: O&O Defrag 23 introduces a new optimization method called Intensive Optimization (O&O IntensiveOptimize). According to the vendor, this method is comprehensive and fast, running in a separate and exclusive instance of Windows. It aims to maximize system performance and access all files simultaneously, with a particular focus on system files and files locked during Windows operation.

Individual Defragmentation Strategy: O&O Defrag 23 allows users to personalize their defragmentation strategy. The classic view provides professional settings that can be adjusted according to specific needs. Users also have the option to switch to the modern view, which focuses on essential settings.

System Maintenance: O&O Defrag 23 includes features for checking hard drives or SSDs for inconsistencies that may lead to problems. It performs error checks on the component memory and Windows system files, with a repair function available to directly correct most errors found during the check.

Storage Space Optimization: The product incorporates an improved DiskCleaner feature that identifies and removes unnecessary files such as temporary files and internet cache. According to the vendor, this can help prevent storage space problems, especially on modern SSDs, and improve backup performance.

Program Uninstaller: O&O Defrag 23 provides a clear overview of all installed programs, allowing users to easily uninstall programs they no longer need with just one click. According to the vendor, this feature can help save storage space, particularly important for SSDs, and enhance security.

Automatic Background Defragmentation: O&O Defrag can be configured to automatically defragment data volumes in the background. Users have the flexibility to set specific conditions for defragmentation, such as reaching a certain level of fragmentation, specific days, or when the screen saver is active. This feature aims to ensure regular optimization without negatively impacting computer performance.

Additional Features: According to the vendor, O&O Defrag 23 offers a range of additional features, including an easy installation process, specific optimization methods for SSDs (SOLID/Quick and SOLID/Complete), ClusterView for visual representation of SSD fragmentation, Fragment Filter to identify the most fragmented files on a drive, Time View to track the impact of defragmentation activities on optimization, Lifetime Performance Statistics to monitor system performance over time, and support for 64-bit versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10.