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Drives
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the Slate, files on the drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the
fragmented files and folders on the 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 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
Slate.
HP recommends defragmenting your drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to
run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your Slate manually at any time.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.
Connect the Slate to AC power.
2.
Tap
Start
, tap
All Programs
, tap
Accessories
, tap
System Tools
, and then tap
Disk
Defragmenter
.
3.
Tap
Defragment disk
.
NOTE:
Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
Slate. 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 drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space
and help the Slate to run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.
Tap
Start
, tap
All Programs
, tap
Accessories
, tap
System Tools
, and then tap
Disk Cleanup
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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