optical record-able disk, etc.) or uninstall programs that no
longer use.
Many browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to
speed up the performance. Check the program’s Online Help for
instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing
temporary Internet files.
Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space.
When you delete files, Windows saves them to the Recycle Bin.
The hard disk takes longer to read a file -
If you have been using the drive for a period, the files
may be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories >
System Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk
defragmentation. This operation may take a while.
Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware
devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the
system performance.
The files are corrupted -
Run the Error-checking utility in Windows to check the
HDD. Double-click My Computer. Right-click C: and select
Properties. Click Check Now in Error-checking in Tools.
Optical Drive Problems
The optical drive does not work -
Try rebooting the system.
The disk is damaged or files are not readable.
After you have inserted a CD-ROM disk, it may take a
moment before you can access its content.
The drive dose not read any disks -
The CD may not be properly seated in the tray. Make
sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle.
The disk is damaged or not readable.
