Using hard drives
Improving hard drive performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter
consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more
efficiently.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.
After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard
drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to
complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or at another time when you do not need
access to your computer.
HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk
Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any
time.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.
Connect the computer to AC power.
2.
Select
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
.
3.
Windows 7
—Click
Defragment disk
.
NOTE:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
Windows Vista
—Click
Defragment now
.
NOTE:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the computer to run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.
Select
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Chapter 6 Drives
Summary of Contents for EliteBook 8460p
Page 1: ...HP Notebook Reference Guide ...
Page 4: ...Safety warning notice iv ...
Page 10: ...Appendix B Troubleshooting resources 91 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge 92 Index 93 x ...
Page 36: ...4 Click Require a password recommended 5 Click Save changes 26 Chapter 4 Power management ...
Page 56: ...46 Chapter 5 External cards and devices ...
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