DISK DEFRAGMENTATION
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What is Disk Defragmenter
• Disk fragmentation slows the performance of your system. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk as a file is opened (to piece it back together). Disk Defragmenter (called Defrag by users) is a Windows utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer’s hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. Files are then stored neatly end to end, without fragmentation, reading and writing to the computer disk speeds up.
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When to run Disk Defragmenter
• Run Disk Defragmenter at regular intervals ( weekly is best).
• Other times to run Defragmenter
•You add a large number of files.
•Your free disk space totals 15 percent or less.
•You install new programs or a new version of the Windows operating system.
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HOW TO DEFRAG YOUR COMPUTER
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Step 1
• Click Start
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Step 2•Click All Programs
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Step 3
• Click Accessories
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Setp 4
• Click System Tools
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Step 5
• Click Disk Defragmenter
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Step 6•Click Disk Defragment
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Step 7• This screen will open up let run until complete
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Step 8
•Click Close
•Click File
•Click Exit