Chapter29.Managing the Hard Disk

Chapter 29. Managing the Hard Disk

In this chapter

Hard Disk Management

Windows XP File and Storage Systems

Organizational Strategies

Windows XP's Disk Management Tools

Disk Management

Removable Storage

Disk Defragmenter

Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors

Convert

Encryption

Compression: How It Works, How to Use It

Indexing

Disk Cleanup Utility

Backup Tools and Strategies

Zipping Files

Third-Party Management Tools

Hard Disk Troubleshooting

Tips from the Windows Pros: Quieting a Noisy System