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Windows Vista - Disk Defragmenter
Help and Tips
Advice on using the Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows Vista to help optimize hard drive performance.
#1: Turn off Immediately if you have Accidentally Deleted a File!
If you have accidentally removed a file, turn off Windows Vista's disk defragmenter immediately! Here's why.
#2: Alternate Defragmenters
For enhanced performance, consider using a third-party defragmenting tool.
#3: Defragment at the Command Prompt
If desired, defragment drives in Windows Vista via the command prompt or batch files.
#4: Analyze Volume Fragmentation Status
Analyze how fragmented a particular drive may be without defragmenting the drive.
#5: Change Volumes to Automatically Defragment
Choose whether or not Windows Vista Disk Defragmenter should run on a particular drive or partition when running on a schedule.
#6: Change Defragmenter Schedule
Change when, and how often, Windows Vista automatically defragments your hard drive(s).
#7: Turn off Automatic Defragmentation
Prevent Windows Vista from automatically defragmenting drives on a schedule.
#8: Defragment Drives Now
Force the disk defragmenter in Windows Vista to run immediately.
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