HP Rlve 810 G2 Improving hard drive performance, Using Disk Defragmenter, Using Disk Cleanup

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Improving hard drive performance

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.

NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.

After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or at another time when you do not need access to your computer.

HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

1.Connect the computer to AC power.

2.From the Start screen, type disk.

3.Click Optimize.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.

Using Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently.

To run Disk Cleanup:

1.From the Start screen, type disk, and then select Uninstall apps to free up disk space.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Vii Security Support 101 Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information Enww Right Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Left Display Display TouchPad TopLights Fn key KeysBottom Rear See Using a USB device onUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkEnww Enww Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickEdge swipes select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Hot key combination Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadEnww Audio Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers MultimediaConnecting headphones and microphones Adjusting the volumeConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneVideo Webcam select models onlyDisplayPort Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlySetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Finding additional battery information Using battery powerManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeInserting a battery Inserting or removing the batteryStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Enww External cards and devices Using memory card readers select models onlyInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives DrivesRemoving or replacing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing the service doorRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard driveUsing Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Enww Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenanceEnww Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Enww Performing a system recovery Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Click Backup and Recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing Windows operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsUsing HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Enww Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiEnww Contacting support SupportLabels Labels Enww Specifications Input Power Rating Input powerOperating environment Enww Traveling with the computer Enww Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesComputer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks SIM Enww

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