Using hard drives, Improving hard drive performance | HP XU053UT

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 Vista—ClickDefragment now.

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.

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 Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Windows Windows Vista Using operating system controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIM Using a modem select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Page Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Device 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 volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only Video VGA Configuring audio for Hdmi Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plans Click Require a password recommended Click Save changes Finding additional battery information Using Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Maximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Replacing the batteryPage Switching between graphics modes select models only Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only External cards and devices Drives Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Slot load When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting a new Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Cleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning the display Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only Intel ME Configuration Enabling the iAMT solutionUsing the MEBx setup utility menus IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Keys SIM