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From time to time the computer removes data from the hard disc. Then it reuses that same area for information that it writes with new data. The computer can put data all over a disc. Looking for data in all sorts of places can make a computer run slow. A solution is to defragment the disc.
Defragmenting puts all parts of any program together and all parts of any data together. That way if the computer needs to load a program off the disk into memory, it will all be in one place and the computer can get it all real fast.
MAC computers that are left on overnight generally run a defragment program at 3:00 a.m. Friday morning. Others use a different schedule or must be instructed when to run that program. On older computers, some people would run it manually. They would run it when they ate lunch. They would break it when they finished lunch. Sometimes it would finish by then, sometimes not. Still, it kept the computer going much faster than if they never did it.
Defragmentation is basicly reorganizing files on your hard drive so that they are stored contiguously(in sequence) as oppose to being scattered all over your hard drive. It can be quite an issue if you are constantly saving and deleting files and even more so on network computers. The in-built defragger can be quite slow and is not the optimum solution for a corporate environment. Many opt for a fully automatic defragger that goes to work as soon as fragmentation takes place. Defragging should speed up your computer and increase system performance.
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What is the process that reorganizes and arranges files on a computer?
Defragment
Why cant you do a defragmenter on your computer?
You may not be a computer administrator, however sometimes you can still do one. Your computer may not need a defragment. Your computer does not have enough free space. Computers need about 15% of space to be free before you can defragment.
Which action should be taken to start the defragment utility when using the Windows XP Category View?
Double-click My Computer, right-click the disk to defragment, and choose Properties > Tools > Defragment Now.
How do you defragment a iPod drive?
The same way you defragment a normal PC hard drive. Hook it up, right click the drive in My Computer, go to tools, an among, disk clean up and error checking, there should be the option to defragment it. Once your there, just click defragment.
How do you make your computer faster without tuneup running?
Defragment the hard drive.
How often do you need to defragment your computer if you are online for at least an hour every day?
It shouldn't be necessary to defragment more than once a month, unless you are adding a lot more files, etc. to your computer. If you notice it begin to go more slowly, that is sometimes an indication you may need to defragment more often.
Fragmentation of file system?
Fragmentation occurs as the computer is running. Files get moved around and it takes the computer longer to perform functions the more fragmented it becomes. You should defragment your hard drives once every 2 months or so. You can defragment by going to 'Start', 'My Computer", then double click on the icon for your hard drive. Then right click once on an empty spot on the window that opened up. Now click on 'Properties', then 'Tools', then click defragment.
What is the command to move data on drive c so that all clusters of a file are in contiguous locations on the drive?
defrag 1. Open My Computer. 2. Right-click the local disk volume that you want to defragment, and then click Properties. 3. On the Tools tab, click Defragment Now. 4. Click Defragment
A utility that reorganizes the files on a computer's hard disk so they are stored in contiguous sectors is called?
Disk Defragmentation
What is a good program to use to defragment your Windows computer rather than the inbuilt Windows defragmenter?
I own a computer repair company and have always used System Mechanic.
How do you defragment a hard drive?
In Windows, go to Computer or My Computer and right-click on the drive that you wish to defrag. On the context menu, select Properties. Then tab over to Tools and select defragment. If you run into trouble, then scan the drive for errors. That is found in the same place where you load Defrag. If you still have trouble, then scan and defragment in Safe Mode. Or you can install a program such as Defraggler from Piriform and use it to defrag the hard drive.
Are there any websites that can help me find my computer is slow?
Cleaning up your computer's hard drive can make your computer work faster. Make sure to clear all cookies and defragment the hard drive. If you do this that should make your computer move a lot faster.
