Hard Disk
Errors
This section covers:
•Using ScanDisk
•Using Disk Cleanup
•Deleting Stored Files
•Defragmenting Your Hard Disk
In the ScanDisk dialogue box, you can select the option “Automatically fix errors”.
You can also optimise your disk space with other options. For detailed information, see the Presario Notebook Operating System Manual included with your
new Notebook.
Compaq recommends using ScanDisk, using Disk Cleanup, and Defragmenting your hard drive at least once a week to optimise the performance of your Notebook.
Using ScanDisk
The ScanDisk utility examines the hard drive for surface errors and file and folder problems. ScanDisk corrects these problems so that Windows and other programs run efficiently.
Use ScanDisk from once a week to once a month, depending on how often you use your Notebook. Also use ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems.
To run ScanDisk, complete the following steps:
1.Click Start, Programs, and then Accessories.
2.Click System Tools, and then ScanDisk.
3.Select the drive(s) you want to check for errors.
4.Select the type of test you want to run.
5.Click Start to begin scanning your hard drive for errors.
6.Click Close when finished.
Using Disk Cleanup
Optimize your system by using the Disk Cleanup maintenance feature offered in Microsoft Windows. When you use the Disk Cleanup tool, you can free hard disk space on your Notebook by:
•Deleting temporary Internet files
•Deleting downloaded program files
•Emptying the Recycle Bin
•Deleting files from your temporary folder
•Deleting files created by other Windows tools
•Removing optional Windows components not in use
•Removing installed programs that you do not use
•Converting your hard disk to the FAT32 file system
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