Auslogics Disk Defrag & Ultradefrag

I have been using and recommending Auslogics Disk Defrag for years, and particularly like the ability to move system files to the fast part of the disk.

I started using Ultradefrag for the boot-time ability to defrag the pagefile. The program runs quickly.

Mixing PC Memory Speeds

The PC configuration had been upgraded to add two 1 GB memory sticks. The new memory had faster timings than the original two 256 MB memory sticks. The PC adjusted the speeds to match the older, slower memory chips.

Memory overview. Note the speed is 199.5 MHz and FSB:DRAM is 1:1. Also note the clock numbers.

Four sets of memory:

I removed the two original memory chips, and the memory speed is about 1/3 faster at 266 MHz and with faster clocks.

Microsoft Safety Scanner

For those who want to try something a little different, Microsoft's Safety Scanner is available at no-charge to scan for malware.


From Microsoft:

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

Scan results: