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How to Run Defrag on Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98 &
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- To help keep your computer running well, it
is important to run maintenance on parts of it, especially the hard drive.
Last week we looked at Scandisk, this week we will continue with the same
theme and show you how to run Defrag ( Defrag is a process used to
rearrange file storage on a disk so that files are not scattered across
the surface of the disk. Defragmented files load more efficiently). Defrag
should be run at least once per month, to keep things running smoothly.
- There is two options to use, Windows own defrag utility,
or a 3rd party defrag utility. A list of our favourite free
ones are below:
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How to use the Windows Defrag tool:
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To start Windows Defrag, double click on the “My
Computer” or "Computer" Icon on Desktop or in Start Menu.
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Next Right click on the “C:” drive (Or the drive
you wish to Defrag) and select properties from the list that
appears…
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The Disk Defragmenter screen will now appear,
Click on Analyze. This will check your drives and will only take a few
seconds. If your result shows a lot of red like mine (see picture below)
then click on "Defragment" to continue) Be warned this may take
several hours, so don’t run it, if you are going to need the computer in
a rush. Some people tend to run it over night or before they go to work.
SpeedUpMyPC by Uniblue will help simplify this process,
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