While Windows Vista's Disk Defragmenter works well for most users, there may be circumstances where you need a more advanced tool:

* Files that are currently in use, such as the hibernation or page files, cannot be defragmented without a tool that can work outside of Windows.

* You may need a tool that can run reliably with only a small amount of hard drive space available.

* Files may not be arranged correctly on your hard drives based on need, and a third-party tool may be able to achieve enhanced performance.

* As the default defragmenter does not display a drive map anymore, you may wish to install a tool that displays this information, showing progress during a long defragmentation procedure.

The following third-party applications may be more suitable for your needs than the default tool. This list is for informational purposes only and is not exhaustive:

Auslogics Disk Defrag - http://www.auslogics.com/disk-defrag

Diskeeper - http://www.diskeeper.com/

JkDefrag - http://www.kessels.com/Jkdefrag/

PerfectDisk - http://www.perfectdisk.com/

Total Defrag - http://www.paragon-software.com/home/total-defrag/

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