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Defragmentation.

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Annina

Annina Report 12 Jan 2010 15:24

Bearing in mind that I am so stupid I am almost brain-dead,could anyone tell me,in words of one sylable,how to defrag my Del laptop??

Please.

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 12 Jan 2010 15:27

go to start >>>all programs >>>>>accessories ....>system tools . >>>>defrag....







it will take time, do not interrupt it.
simples !

Researching:
For better results please give all the details ,name, date place as you can {pictures by me }

Annina

Annina Report 12 Jan 2010 15:32

Thanks ladies,will have a go now

BrianW

BrianW Report 12 Jan 2010 15:33

It is advisable to empty your recycling bin first, apparently.

If it hasn't been defragged before it could, as said, take some time.
We could be talking five or six hours, so best done overnight.

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 12 Jan 2010 15:38

its easy
go to Start ,select all programs. then select accessories and then systems tools. then disk defragmenter the click on analyze after it has done the analyze . then click on the next box -defragment and let it roll.

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957