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  2. Defragmentation - Wikipedia

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    This is an intensive operation and cannot be performed on a filesystem with little or no free space. During defragmentation, system performance will be degraded, and it is best to leave the computer alone during the process so that the defragmenter does not get confused by unexpected changes to the filesystem.

  3. File system fragmentation - Wikipedia

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    Free (unallocated) space fragmentation occurs when there are several unused areas of the file system where new files or metadata can be written to. Unwanted free space fragmentation is generally caused by deletion or truncation of files, but file systems may also intentionally insert fragments ("bubbles") of free space in order to facilitate ...

  4. Here’s what it means to optimize your computer — and why you ...

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    Here are a few ways to free up disk space on your hard drive. Uninstall any apps you don't use: If you're on a PC, look for a list of your apps in the Start menu. Then right click on the apps you ...

  5. Comparison of defragmentation software - Wikipedia

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    Program Developer License Supported file systems Supported platforms GUI CLI Script Scheduler Boot time Auto defrag when idle Stable release; Auslogics Disk Defrag

  6. Using McAfee: Features - AOL Help

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    To clean your computer: 1. In the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, double-click the McAfee icon. Note: If you don't see the McAfee icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal the hidden icons. 2. Click PC and Home Network Tools. 3. Click the QuickClean link.

  7. Contig (defragmentation utility) - Wikipedia

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    Unlike the Windows built-in defragmenter tool, Contig can defragment individual files, individual directories, and subsets of the file system using wildcards. Contig does not move any data except that belonging to the file in the question, so the amount it can defragment a file is limited to the largest contiguous block of free space on a system.

  8. Microsoft Drive Optimizer - Wikipedia

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    As early as the end of 1982, the IBM PC DOS operating system that shipped with early IBM Personal Computers included a Disk Volume Organization Optimizer to defragment the 5¼-inch floppy disks that those machines used. At this time, Microsoft's MS-DOS did not defragment hard disks. Several third party software developers marketed defragmenters ...

  9. Browse Speed & Security Utilities - AOL

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    Get the tools you need to help boost internet speed, send email safely and security from any device, find lost computer files and folders and monitor your credit.