Question: How to Defrag Windows 8.1?
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Does Windows 8 have Disk Defragmenter?

In Windows 8, you can open the Charms bar and search for Optimize Drives.

Luckily, you can still search disk defragmenter and it will load the correct feature.

You can manually optimize or defragment a drive in Windows 8/10 by selecting it and then clicking on the Optimize button.

How do I defrag system files?

For your mechanical drives, here’s how to defragment your drive in Windows 10.

  • Open the disk optimization tool by searching for “optimize” or “defrag” in the taskbar.
  • Select your hard drive and click Analyze.
  • Check the percentage of fragmented files in the results.
  • If you want to defragment your drive, click Optimize.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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