Improving hard drive performance, Using disk defragmenter, Using disk cleanup – HP Compaq 620 Notebook-PC User Manual

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Improving hard drive performance

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates
the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

1.

Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.

2.

Under Volume, click the listing for the hard drive, usually listed as (C:), and then click
Defragment.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help.

Using Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the computer to run more efficiently.

To run Disk Cleanup:

1.

Select Start > All Programs > Accessories> System Tools > Disk Cleanup.

2.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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