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How to Schedule a Defragmentation on your Windows XP Machine

by Gilberto J Perera View Comments Share

View Tutorial When you use or install programs on your computer files get scattered all over your hard drive. This is what is referred to as file fragmentation, when your files become fragmented they make it more difficult for your computer to locate and as a result your computers performance degrades. You can simply defrag your hard drive and be over with it. The reality is most computer users do not have the time to defrag their hard drives, it can take 20 minutes – several hours depending on the specifications of your computer. Instead of sitting around an waiting for your computer to defrag you’re going to learn how to schedule your computer to defrag itself when you’re not around. The following tutorial is a flash movie, you’ll need flash player installed in order to view it.


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Gilbert is a Microsoft MVP, a full-time blogger, and technology aficionado. When Gilbert is away from his bike and his iPad, he's busy writing technology how-to's from his home-office in Miami, Florida on the latest programs and gadgets he can get his hands on. He's locally known as "the computer guy" and has spent the last 12 years helping family, friends, and GilsMethod.com visitors with their computer questions and problems. He was awarded the 2009 MVP award from Microsoft for his contributions in forums and blogs and is enjoying the new addition to his family.

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