How to Defrag a Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the "Start" menu

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   Step 2: then select "All Programs.

   , , For example, if you want your computer's main hard drive defragged, then highlight "(C:)."
   
   Your computer will analyze the disk drive to determine whether a defrag is recommended at that time. ,, The defrag process can take anywhere from several minutes to several hours to complete depending on the state of your disk drive. ,, ,, Your computer will exit from Disk Defragmenter, and defrag your computer automatically at the frequency, date, and time you specified.
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   Step 3: Open "Accessories

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   Step 4: " then click on "System Tools."

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   Step 5: Select "Disk Defragmenter."

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   Step 6: Highlight the disk drive you want defragged.

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   Step 7: Click on "Analyze Disk."

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   Step 8: Click on "Defragment Disk" if your computer instructs you to continue with the manual defrag.

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   Step 9: Wait for your computer to defrag.

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    Step 10: Click on "Turn on schedule" when Disk Defragmenter has stopped running.

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    Step 11: Verify that a checkmark is displayed next to "Run on a schedule."

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    Step 12: Specify the frequency

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    Step 13: and time at which you'd like your computer to automatically defrag itself going forward.

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    Step 14: Click on "OK

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    Step 15: " then click on the button labeled "Close."

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