Windows XP System Utilities

From: Ken Gardner (KenGardner_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/03/05 

Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 15:39:02 -0800

Let me preface this post by saying that, in general, I am NOT a fan of third
party utiltilies or utility suites that attempt to tweak, change, or modify
the way Windows XP operates. I do make an exception for defraggers such as
Diskeeper and PerfectDisk, but that's it.

Disclaimer aside, is there anyone out there, especially MVPs, who is a fan
of this category software even for Windows XP Pro SP2, e.g. Systemworks,
Registry Mechanic, SystemSuite, and the like?

Also, does anyone know of a third party utility (other than Spinrite) that
attempts to replace or enhance chkdsk or otherwise monitor your hard drive
for errors?

TIA,
Ken