You only really need to defragment when the performance of the computer is noticeably affected. Depending on your usage of the computer, this can be anywhere from every couple of days to a few weeks. Doing so more frequently does not hurt however, and it may make future defragmention sessions less time-consuming.
Operating system tools are used to carry out certain tasks on your computer and keep your computer running smoothly. Tools include disk defragmenter, disk scan and disk cleanup.
Run disk defragmenter Scan for viruses
# Update your anti-virus software. # Run a full scan of your system using the anti-virus software. # Once the scan is successful and the system is clean go to the next item. If not remove all threats and infections before you proceed. # Do a disk clean up. click start>all programs>accessories>system tools> disk cleanup. # Defragment your drive. click start>all programs>accessories>system tools> disk defragmenter. #
Once every month or two, you should run a defrag and a scan disk. That's about all you need to do.
If you are on Windows XP then use Disk Defragmentor and Disk Cleanup which can both be find in the Start Menu under-- Start -> All Programs -> Accesories -> System Tools. You can also check out programs on the web like a registry cleaner. Registry cleaners are very effective when it comes to speeding up your computer and fixing common errors.
to ensure your disk is working properly without corrupted files
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It likely needs to be cleaned up. Do a scan disk and a defrag. Delete unused software to free up disk space. Run a virus scan and that should all help a great deal.
You can perform maintenance on your PC every so often by doing a scan disk. Then do a defrag and a virus scan. This can help keep your PC running fast and smooth. Raghavendra.R
Depending on the issues encountered, and disk speed, it may take many hours.