Disk Defragmenter
(Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter) When
your computer writes new files to the hard drive, it doesn't necessarily write them
in order. Thus, the data can become fragmented. This can cause your computer to
slow down, because when it tries to access data it has to search for it first. It is
recommended to run this tool once per week. You can even schedule it to run at
night with Scheduled Tasks.
(Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter) When
your computer writes new files to the hard drive, it doesn't necessarily write them
in order. Thus, the data can become fragmented. This can cause your computer to
slow down, because when it tries to access data it has to search for it first. It is
recommended to run this tool once per week. You can even schedule it to run at
night with Scheduled Tasks.
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Helpful Hints
Disk Cleanup
(Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)
The Disk Cleanup tool searches hard disk for files that you can safely delete. You
can choose to delete some or all of the files. Disk Cleanup can perform any of the
following tasks to free up space on your hard disk:
• Remove temporary Internet files.
• Remove downloaded program files. For example, ActiveX controls and Java
applets that are downloaded from the Internet.
• Empty the Recycle Bin.
• Remove Windows temporary files.
• Remove optional Windows components that you are not using.
• Remove installed programs that you no longer use.
(Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)
The Disk Cleanup tool searches hard disk for files that you can safely delete. You
can choose to delete some or all of the files. Disk Cleanup can perform any of the
following tasks to free up space on your hard disk:
• Remove temporary Internet files.
• Remove downloaded program files. For example, ActiveX controls and Java
applets that are downloaded from the Internet.
• Empty the Recycle Bin.
• Remove Windows temporary files.
• Remove optional Windows components that you are not using.
• Remove installed programs that you no longer use.
Too many start up items?
(Start>Run>Type msconfig>Click on Startup Tab)
This utility allows you to view most of the items that start up when your computer is
booting up. Here you can deselect items that do not need to start when your
machine is loading. Be careful with what you deselect, as some items should be
loading. Feel free to contact us to make sure you are keeping the correct items in
start up.
(Start>Run>Type msconfig>Click on Startup Tab)
This utility allows you to view most of the items that start up when your computer is
booting up. Here you can deselect items that do not need to start when your
machine is loading. Be careful with what you deselect, as some items should be
loading. Feel free to contact us to make sure you are keeping the correct items in
start up.