Do a Disk Fragmentation?
In the Search Box, Type Disk Defragmenter, and Then, in the List of Results, Click Disk Defragmenter. Under Current Status, Select the Disk You Want to...
In the search box, type Disk Defragmenter, and then, in the list of results, click Disk Defragmenter. Under Current status, select the disk you want to defragment. ... If the number is above 10%, you should defragment the disk. Click Defragment disk.
What happens when a disk is fragmented?
Disk fragmentation occurs when files or pieces of files get scattered throughout your disks. Not only do hard disks get fragmented, but removable storage can also become fragmented. This can cause poor disk performance and overall system degradation.
How do you fix a fragmented disk?
- Choose Start→Control Panel→System and Security. The Administrative Tools window appears.
- Click Defragment Your Hard Drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears.
- Click the Analyze Disk button. ...
- When the analysis is complete, click the Defragment Disk button. ...
- Click Close.
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