Comments on: Day 1 – Win PerfectDisk 10 WHS Family Pack

By: Michael Weldon

Michael Weldon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:36:44 +0000

The product is compatible with the new MS Windows 7 which will be the primary operating system on both my desktop and laptop. Keeping the WHS and attached systems well tuned and at peak operating efficiency is highly desirable and this software seems to offer this with little setup or maintenance.

By: Bill K

Bill K — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:03:58 +0000

The StealthPatrol feature provides for the defragmenting of disks and files during idle times thus not interferring with my using files on the WHS server. This is the ideal way to handle this task on any system.

By: Rufus Roper

Rufus Roper — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:02:42 +0000

I use WHS and I know how importantant it is to keep it uncluttered. I have been using a defragmentation program on my WHS, however, Perfect disk has a product that prehaps will give me greater piece od mind in maintaining my server. If only Perfect disk will completely element the WHS fragmentation, this is sufficient reason to own this product.

Rufus Roper

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:37:16 +0000

I am in the process of building a new house and the WHS will be central to our media experience there. One of the features of PerfectDisk that I look most forward to is Maximizing the Streaming Media Performance as this will be key to our media enjoyment experience! If the WHS is running well, I will be able to enjoy my spare time with my family rather than trying to tweek the server to keep the media flowing!

By: Steve Moore

Steve Moore — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:58:38 +0000

I like the ability to schedule the defrag and especially the ability to defrag during idle times. Actually its hard to just pick one feature to comment on. If I don’t get one here, it is a utility that I will be purchasing soon.

By: TheBeagle

TheBeagle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:29:23 +0000

I like the SMARTPlacement feature. Hope I win a copy! TheBeagle

By: welchwerks

welchwerks — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:09:08 +0000

With a family of all girls. 9 computers running Windows 7 they are always on and off our server i must defrag almost every other day which takes alot of time , this automated defragmentation would give me more time to spend with them

this looks to be my favorite feature, have you ever whatched windows 7 multipass go and go and go on for ever.

Single-pass Defrag
Unlike typical defraggers, PerfectDisk 10 for Windows Home Server completely defrags your virtual drives (all files and metadata) and consolidates free space in just one pass – no matter how large or fragmented the system. With revolutionary minimal-free-space requirement, you can defrag an entire drive with as little as 1% free space.

By: craig stroup

craig stroup — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:14:38 +0000

Ha, it’s funny that this is being discussed now along with the give away. I have spent the last weekend reloading my WHS due a data corruption issue that started a month back and just got worse. I have read many posts over the years about defraging but never took the time to look into a program for the WHS. I wish I had now while trying to create 2 years of backups that were being stored on my HP server.

By: JC

JC — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:46:46 +0000

Reduce Backup times!!!!

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:04:27 +0000

I would really enjoy a copy, I am new to Home Server and so far addicted to it. I have five systems on line and currently building another one. I am into consolidating resources and automation. PerfectDisk 10 is the perfect solution to my problem of bouncing back and forth from computer to computer daily. It is really rewarding to sit back and watch automation happen and PerfectDisk will surely be the iceing on my cake!!!! Rock On

By: Chuck Weinberg

Chuck Weinberg — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:15:57 +0000

I need it bad!! Tons of files on my WHS!
Reduce Backup times

By: Bob Crook

Bob Crook — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:27:04 +0000

I use Windows Home Server in 12 Affordable Housing Computer Technology Centers in Colorado and the biggest complaint from the low income senior residents is how the computers seem to slow down after a week with constant use; Perfect Disk would be a blessing to have to remove the need for human defragging intervention. Just one Site License would sure be a blessing to help reduce the management workload!

By: Jorge

Jorge — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:05:13 +0000

I’m very depending on my WHS, all of my PCs at home are backed by my WHS; my Xbox, WII and PS3 interact with the server on a Daily basis for Music, pictures and video. Weekly photos are uploaded even purchasing receipts are scanned to my Home server. With such amount of information been uploaded and downloaded to and from my server, defragmentation is key for performance (in top of the Memory upgrade my Server have). I purchase my license of Perfect Disk 2008 and is helping me a lot.

Upgrading my Perfect Disk is – for sure – not a choice for me, is a Must.

By: Ross

Ross — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:37:58 +0000

Mr. Churchill,

Thank you in advance for the opportunity to win PerfectDisk 10! Whether or not I win, my plan is to evaluate, and hopefully be able to recommend this product to friends and family.

I am currently creating a home server for myself for a couple of reasons. First to see if I can get the same stats as an off the shelf home server, and second to see what the price difference is comparatively.

One of the coolest features that I found in reading through the website is;

“PerfectDisk 10 for Windows Home Server’s patented SMARTPlacement feature is the most sophisticated defragging solution available. It identifies the files you use most and organizes them according to your unique usage patterns. This comprehensive process yields faster subsequent defrag passes, quicker boot times, slower rates of fragmentation, reduced resource consumption and improved Windows Home Server performance.”

In a world that seems to only breed inefficiency, this will truly be the saving grace for not only the pros, but us “Joes” as well!

By: Ross

Ross — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:37:15 +0000

In a world that seems to only breed inefficiency, this will truly be the saving grace for not only the pros, but us “Joes” as well!

By: Gilson

Gilson — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:12:10 +0000

In a server the Automatic StealthPatrol™ is fundamental. I need it so that my 3 users WHS can grow smoothly.

By: mowinger

mowinger — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:48:46 +0000

I am using it now on my MSS and main desktop. I will have 3 computers, 1 laptop and 1 netbook running Win7 at the end of the month and need this pack.

By: Srini T

Srini T — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:48:03 +0000

I would like the feature FREESPACE CONSOLIDATION offered this product (I dont think there is any other product that offers this) which particularly handy and useful when comes to MAC backups. The reason is …. When you create or resize Time Machine disk, it looks for contiguous freespace on the WHS. I have a mixed PC and MAC home and am using the HP WHS as a Time Machine also. I just bought EX495 and went through this issue of Time Machine and contiguous FREESPACE and had to Factory Reset the WHS with the help from Hp support already once. IF I get this product I will be resizing it to 1TB otherwise I will continue with my current 555GB Time Machine. Either WHS removes that FREESPACE constraint or you will need this kind of product to get that freespace. Now… can I get a free copy PerfectDisk 10 plllleeeaasseee!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:59:13 +0000

Completely eliminate WHS fragmentation

Been trying to decide what to do about defraging my HP Mediasmart Server

By: Hiroyuki

Hiroyuki — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:08:03 +0000

Maximize Streaming Media performance

I want to defrag seven PCs in my home.

By: Gavin

Gavin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:13:14 +0000

AutoPilot Scheduling
that is what i need as im to lazy and forgetfull to do it myself

By: Jason Kentner

Jason Kentner — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:07:12 +0000

SmartPLacement – This is the best feature! Most people who use WHS will find there are certain files they use alot, and then there is the rest. This results in net speed increase on your WHS.

I would like a copy because speed is king! Anything to keep the family from complaining!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:37:01 +0000

Feature: Maximize Streaming Media performance

I would love to have a copy, so I could have it installed for my upcomming Windows 7 launch party. I also use my Xbox as a Media Center Extender, so having all my television shows defraged would be very beneficial.

By: Tuxster

Tuxster — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:25:04 +0000

The biggest benefit PerfectDisk provides is to maximize streaming media performance. When streaming videos to my TV, fragmentation really hurts performance, and PerfectDisk allow one to have a significantly better experience streaming videos.

By: LR

LR — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:43:22 +0000

I depend on my WHS to back up my various PC’s. I don’t do much with media files. Having the back ups run smoothly and accurately is very important and it appears PerfectDisk is a valuable tool to help safeguard my systems.

By: Tobias Becker

Tobias Becker — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:35:06 +0000

I love the PerfectDisk interface, the integration into the Home Server console, as well as the easy way it displays my hard drive fragmentation. It’s intuitive and enjoyable to use.

Functionally, I love being able to tell it to defrag system files upon boot. I love being able to have this control over everything, and to be able to optimize system files that would normally be in use after I’ve gotten to the interface.

By: diehard

diehard — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:34:38 +0000

Seamless integration with WHS Console

By: Heaphus

Heaphus — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:24:25 +0000

Maximize Media Streaming Performance

I stream media from my WHS to devices all over the house. PerfectDisk would help to make sure smooth performance is maintained.

By: Henri Fournier

Henri Fournier — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:10:20 +0000

Eliminating fragmentation on the WHS machine as well as the connected PCs is key in improving performance of backups, antivirus scans and just about everything else. I’ve installed several WHS servers at small client sites, but none of them have a defrag solution. I’d love to get a copy of PerfectDisk 10 to play with on my own server, so I can gain experience and potentially recommend it to all my clients.

By: John Bargo

John Bargo — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:53:50 +0000

I am running several computers linked to my home server. I want to reduce the time it takes to perform the backups. PerfectDisk 10 can reduce backup times.

By: jlonicker

jlonicker — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:34:45 +0000

Completely eliminate WHS fragmentation

I am running Windows 7 on several PCs and need a defrag program that will work for both my WHS and Win7 clients.

By: Blaine D.

Blaine D. — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:33:29 +0000

I’ve tried other defragmenting software on WHS. My main complaint with them was that they weren’t really designed for WHS and therefore didn’t integrate well into the WHS console

Therefore the biggest feature I’m looking forward to is:
–> Seamless integration with WHS Console

By: Jonathan Kimrey

Jonathan Kimrey — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:26:48 +0000

PerfectDisk 10 for WHS will (among many other features) maximize streaming media performance.

Having a 5 year old at home, I can tell you that fast streaming media performance is needed when going from the WHS box to a WMC extender (such as an Xbox). Delays and artifacts can really ruin the Spongebob Squarepants experience.

Thanks.

By: Emory Lehman

Emory Lehman — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:07:36 +0000

Seamless integration with WHS Console!

Emory Lehman

By: James Tenniswood

James Tenniswood — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:51:10 +0000

I bet it reduces backup times!
Cheers
James