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how to de frag computer?
i am told i should defrag periodically but dont know where to start,can someone advise me please .i am running on xp if that makes a difference
6 Answers
- 1 decade ago
On your computer go to:
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter > Defragment
You might want to follow the same path and do a disk clean up first before doing the defragmentation to remove obsolete files:
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Clean Up
You will find that your computer will run more smoothly afterward. Good Luck
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter.
Before starting make sure you disconnect from the Internet and disable any screen saver.
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
Disk Defragmenter
With a modern, large, fast disk-drive there is usually very little fragmentation so probably not worth it. Especially if you are only using a small percentage. If it is an old, slow, small capacity drive, nearly full, then your best bet is to buy a new one.
It also takes AGES to defrag a large HD
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- WillyLv 61 decade ago
Defragger built in to XP, see above, or better ones available, see http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-disk-de-...
"Periodically" is the word ;)
Patience is another
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Start menu > all programs > accessories > system tools > de fragment
Self explanatory from there on. hope it helps x
