UltimateDefrag 6
UltimateDefrag 6 is a Windows utility for defragmenting disks and optimizing where files are stored.
What UltimateDefrag 6 is
UltimateDefrag 6 is a Windows utility for defragmenting disks and optimizing where files are stored. It offers six defragmentation methods and many possible option combinations. Users can prioritize selected files and programs for performance and choose positions for directories on a drive. Its boot-time module can defragment and place NTFS system files, including the MFT, page file, USN Change Journal, and logfile. Version 6 adds NTFS compression management with SmartCompress. The software supports FAT32 and NTFS, RAID volumes, external drives, and SSDs; SSD-specific algorithms limit data transfer to reduce wear leveling. Some advanced functions are unavailable on FAT32. It supports Windows versions from Vista through Windows 11, plus Windows Server editions, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The trial has full functionality in simulation mode but does not change the hard drive. Pricing starts at $29.95, and one license covers three systems.
Good
- Six defragmentation methods and extensive option combinations
- Choose high-priority files and directory positions
- SSD-specific algorithms limit data transfer
- Offline installation and activation are supported
- One license covers three systems
Watch out
- No free plan
- Trial mode does not change the hard drive
- Some advanced functions are unavailable on FAT32
- Additional systems require additional licenses
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want control over file placement, defragmentation methods, and boot-time handling of NTFS system files. Consider the trial if you want to explore its functions without making drive changes.
Verdict
UltimateDefrag 6 offers detailed drive placement and defragmentation controls, including SSD-specific algorithms and boot-time handling of NTFS files. Check the FAT32 limitations and simulation-only trial before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From UltimateDefrag 6's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| UltimateDefrag6 | $19.97, paid once | 1 license · 3 PCs · One license covers three PCs; the page lists a regular price of $29.95. |
The facts
Each one read from UltimateDefrag 6's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- The maker says installation and activation can be performed without an internet connection using offline activation.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Compression
- Version 6 adds NTFS compression management with a SmartCompress option.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Defragmentation methods
- The features page says the software offers six defrag methods and hundreds of option combinations.checked 2 Oct 2001
- File placement
- It lets users choose files and programs for high performance and place directories at selected positions on a drive.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Filesystems and storage
- It supports FAT32 and NTFS, RAID volumes, and external drives; some advanced functions are unavailable on FAT32.checked 2 Oct 2001
- License limit
- One license can be installed on three systems, and additional licenses are required for more systems.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Operating systems
- The system requirements page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and Windows Server editions, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- UltimateDefrag is a Windows disk defragmentation and file placement optimization utility.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Refund
- The product page offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and says the license will be disabled on its activation server after a refund.checked 2 Oct 2001
- SSD support
- It supports SSDs and provides SSD-specific defrag algorithms that limit data transfer to reduce wear leveling.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Support
- The technical support page directs customers with unresolved issues to [email protected].checked 2 Oct 2001
- System files
- Its boot time module can defragment and place NTFS system files such as the MFT, page file, USN Change Journal, and logfile.checked 2 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial limits
- The trial offers full functionality in simulation mode only and does not make changes to the hard drive.checked 2 Oct 2001
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