Windows Disc Defragment
If you are using a solid state drive, such as those found on some laptops, or on Windows based tablets, do not use any defragmentation program!!! Only defragment the disk if you are using a drive that spins. Defragmenting takes out all of the empty spaces that are created as you install programs, delete programs, or even delete files. It puts everything back in order--computers tend to get things out of order, over time and use. One easy way to defragment a computer drive is to use the Windows "Run" command (Windows key r). Bring up the "Run" command and type in "defrag -w" (without the quotes) to defrag all volumes on the computer. This is very fast! The more traditional method is to hit the Windows key, type "defra" (without the quotes), wait a second to hear "Disk Defragmenter," and hit Enter one time. A box will come up. Shift Tab a few times to get to the list of drives. Arrow to the drive you want (probably "C"), Tab to the "Defragment disk" button and hit the Spacebar one time. Windows will defragment your selected drive--this will take some time.
Do the following activity to defragment your computer's hard drive, only if that drive is a spinning drive. Do not defragment a solid state drive!!!
1. Hit the Windows key one time.
2. Type "defra" (without the quotes). You should hear "Disk Defragmenter." If you do not hear "Disk Defragmenter" down arrow until you do.
3. Hit the Enter key one time.
4. Shift Tab until you are on the list of drives.
5. Down or up arrow to the drive you want to defragment.
6. Hit the Tab key until you get to the "Defragment Disk" button.
7. Hit the Spacebar one time on the "Defragment Disk" button and Windows will defragment your selected drive. This will take some time.
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