Using hard drives, Improving hard drive performance | HP 1103530NR

Using hard drives

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.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.

3.Windows 7—ClickDefragment disk.

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 Help and Support for more information.

Windows XP— Under Volume, click the listing for the hard drive, usually listed as (C:), and then click Defragment.

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.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer Introduction Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Select Start Connect to Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a wired network Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Windows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volume Webcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPort Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi Using HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery power Managing low battery levels Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Disposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Inserting a PC Card Configuring a PC Card Removing a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Inserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Drives Improving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Tray load Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator password Entering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on password Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display Using SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Determining the Bios version Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Updating the Bios Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Passwords SIM