Optimizing a Disk

When you delete files from a disk, you create empty spaces that might be fragmented over different areas of the disk. When you create a new file on a fragmented disk, parts of the file are stored in these empty spaces, resulting in a single file that is broken into many parts , which takes longer to retrieve or store when you open or save the file. A file broken up in this way is called a fragmented file , which is undetectable to the user . You can use Disk Defragmenter to place all of the parts of a file in one contiguous , or adjacent, location. This procedure, which efficiently arranges all of the files and unused space, is called optimization . Optimization makes your programs run faster and your files open more quickly. While the Disk Defragmenter works, you can use your computer to carry out other tasks ; however, your computer will operate more slowly. The Analysis display shows you the defragmentation process.

Defragment a Disk

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Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

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Click the drive you want to defragment.

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Click Analyze, and then click Close.

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Click Defragment.

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To pause and resume the process, click Pause and Resume.

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To stop the process, click Stop.

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When it's done, click Close.

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Click the Close button.

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Did You Know?

You should run Check Disk before the Disk Defragmenter . For best results, run Check Disk to check for errors on your disk before you start the disk defragmentation process.

You can view a defragment report . In Disk Defragmenter, click View Report.




Show Me Microsoft Windows XP
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391

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