What is autodefrag.exe file ?

In some case autodefrag.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the AutoDefrag.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with autodefrag.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

autodefrag.exe descriptions

AutoDefrag.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. AutoDefrag.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—mostly C:Program Files (x86)IObitSmart Defrag.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 314,128 bytes.;The program has a visible window. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. This process is launched automatically by the Windows Task Scheduler. AutoDefrag.exe is not a Windows core file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;You have the option to uninstall Smart Defrag 6 or Smart Defrag from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program, use the software publisher’s support site [1] [2] or make sure that you have installed the latest version.