Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders

HP a1163w, a1590tw, a1580tw, a1590d Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders, Click Defragment

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Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders

Over time, as you add, move, and remove files and folders on your PC, the bits of data become scattered over the hard disk drive. This can slow down the performance of the PC. With the Disk Defragmenter program, you can gather these bits of data together. This improves PC performance. Gathering your files and folders with the Disk Defragmenter does not affect the way you have them organized on your PC.

NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC may take a long time to complete.

1Close all programs running on your PC. This includes background programs, such as virus scanners.

2Click the Start menu, choose All Programs, choose Accessories, choose System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

3Click Defragment.

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: If Disk Defragmenter starts itself over and over, this means a hidden background program is still running. To fix this issue, restart the PC and press F8 on your keyboard as soon as the first logo screen appears. On the Windows Advanced Options menu, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter. Press Enter again to select the operating system. Log on to Windows. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to continue in Safe Mode. After Windows starts up, use the steps above to start Disk Defragmenter.

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Contents

PC Basics Guide USA Table of Contents Using the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Index Improving PC PerformanceVi PC Basics Guide Introducing the PC PC Base ComponentsPC Operation Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge SuppressorAdditional PC Base Components External PC ComponentsUsing Windows Update Using Virus Protection ProgramsTurning Off the PC Standby ModeClick Turn Off Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand ByHibernation Mode Automatic Standby or HibernationClick Turn Off Computer Restarting the PC Using the MouseScrolling Using the Mouse ButtonsAutoscrolling Switching Mouse Button FunctionsPanning Changing Mouse Pointer SpeedUsing the Keyboard Standard Keyboard FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts Function Keys Arrow Keys Media Control Keys Using a TV as a Monitor Adjusting the MonitorCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV ScreenAdjusting Speaker Volume Using SpeakersUsing a Microphone Adjusting Microphone Volume Using Your CD and DVD Drives Using Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDsPage Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy DrivePC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Removing Desktop Icons Retrieving Desktop IconsClick Control Panel Using the All Programs Menu Using the Start MenuOrganizing Your All Programs List Choose All ProgramsControl Panel Using the Control PanelResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images Organizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersClick Move this file Finding Files Copying FilesDeleting Files Renaming FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin RenameUsing the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet ConnectionSearching the Internet Using a BrowserRestricting Internet Content Sending and Receiving E-Mail If Using Outlook ExpressReceiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail ProgramImproving PC Performance Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive SpaceDouble-clickDisk Management Local Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling ProgramsEmptying the Recycle Bin Click Control Panel Double-clickAdd or Remove ProgramsClick Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and FoldersClick Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive ErrorsDVD IndexFloppy disk. See diskette floppy drive Receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting #5990-8024#

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