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The user reports an issue with Auslogics Defrag Pro on Windows 8, specifically being unable to run the "Optimize by Prefetch Layout" feature despite following support instructions to enable Prefetch in the registry. They seek further assistance as the problem persists. Other contributors suggest seeking help on the software's forum, implying the issue may be software-related rather than Windows-specific.

zmechys

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I had Auslogics Defrag Pro installed on my Windows 7 computer and was able to do Simple defrag, Free space optimization, and Optimize by Prefetch Layout without any issues. I installed Auslogics DefragPro on my new Windows 8 and tried to run Optimize by Prefetch Layout, but got a message that "Prefetch needs to be enable to perform optimization". I received an answer from Auslogics Support telling me to
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"enable Prefetch by going to
KEY: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters
Name: EnablePrefetcher
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
After that we advice you to wait around 5 days."
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I've changed the registry key but still unable to run Optimization by Prefetch Layout.

I would be very grateful for any help.
 

Joe S

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If they have a forum you might find more help there it sounds like a software issue rather than a Windows issue.
Joe