How to Perform Windows Disk Defragmenter
- 1). Close all open programs and click the Windows "Start" menu. Select "All Programs, select "Accessories," select "System Tools" and click "Disk Defragmenter." If prompted, type your Windows password and click "OK." This launches the defragment utility.
- 2). Select the "C:" drive and click "Defragment Now." The defragment process begins. The process may take minutes or several hours depending on how badly fragmented your hard disk is.
- 3). Close the Disk Defragmenter utility when the process completes.
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