In releasing O&O Defrag V8.0, O&O Software lays down the newest generation of its leading solution for defragmenting hard disks on PCs and servers. With many new features and improvements to this hard disk optimization software, Windows users can enjoy quick system start-ups and 100% hardware performance.

Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2005 - With the release of O&O Defrag V8.0, the Berlin-based O&O Software signals the next generation of their internationally successful flagship product designed to optimize the performance of desktop PCs and servers. Fragmented files are the main cause of performance loss on PC systems today. Through newly overhauled defragmentation algorithms and many new user-friendly functions, O&O Defrag can recombine fragmented data better than ever. With the unique O&O OneButtonDefrag, O&O Defrag can now automatically find the optimum configuration for each system.

Using O&O Defrag will ensure users 100% performance out of their desktop PCs and servers, leading to both time and money saved. For these reasons, it is not surprising why experts and customers alike consider O&O Defrag the most important tool for achieving optimal performance on Windows-based PCs.

O&O OneButtonDefrag is self-optimizing and automatically ascertains the most optimal settings for each individual system. This makes the configuration easier than ever. Even in large networks, this exclusive feature can lead to significant savings in terms of administrative resources.

The Screen Saver Mode allows for the optimization of a PC while the user is on break or away from the computer. As soon as the screen saver is ended by the user, the defragmentation halts to be continued at a later time.

The O&O ActivityGuard Pro monitors the load on system resources and adjusts O&O Defrag's operation accordingly. Contrary to other software solutions of this kind, work can continue on the PC, even while O&O Defrag is running.

Five different defragmentation methods allow users the possibility to choose individual optimization strategies for their PCs. In O&O Defrag, any of these methods can be used to optimize any number of partitions of any size. The sophisticated job scheduling function assists in creating the automated defragmentation processes. In the Server Edition, the network manager handles the assignment and distribution of jobs across a company network.

O&O Defrag V8.0 Highlights:

• O&O OneButtonDefrag for self-optimizing settings
• Automatic background defragmentation to maintain productivity
• O&O ActivityGuard Pro to monitor and manage the load on system resources
• Support of removable media (USB-Sticks, Memory-Cards, etc.) and special support for notebooks
• Five different defragmentation methods to optimally increase system performance
• Screen Saver Mode
• Integrated software distribution on the network (Server Edition)
• Simple remote administration with O&O TrueRemoteControl (Server Edition)

O&O Defrag V8.0 is compatible with all versions of Windows XP/2003/2000/NT and is available in two editions. The suggested retail price of O&O Defrag V8.0 Professional Edition for Windows desktop PCs is $ 44.95 (Update $ 29.95). The Server Edition for Windows servers starts at $ 219 (Update $ 131). O&O Software offers both a license program for businesses and special conditions for public institutions in the form of master agreements.

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