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Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive so each file
is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered
across different areas of the drive. Defragmenting the
information stored on the drive can improve hard drive
performance.
While Disk Defragmenter is running, do not use your keyboard
or mouse because using them may continuously stop and
restart the defragmenting process. Also, if you are connected
to a network, log off before starting Disk Defragmenter.
Network communication may stop the defragmentation
process and cause it to start over.
To defragment the hard drive:
1
Disconnect your computer from the network.
2
Click ( Start ), All Programs , Accessories , System
Tools , then click Disk Defragmenter . The Disk
Defragmenter dialog box opens.
3
Click Defragment now . This process may take hours to
complete, depending on the size of the drive being
defragmented.
Backing up files
Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees
space for new files on the hard drive. It also protects you from
losing important information if the hard drive fails or you
accidentally delete files.
Tip
Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending
on the size of the drive being defragmented), consider starting the process when
you will not need the computer for several hours.
Help
For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click
Start , then click Help and Support . Type
defragmenting
in the
Search Help box, then press E
NTER
.
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