When you use your computer regularly, adding and deleting files, fragmentation of hard disk is meant to happen. As a result, the file will be scattered across the hard disk which makes the reading and writing process time consuming.

Why disk fragmentation is bad?

When the file is not continuously located, the operating system has to dig deeper to obtain the entire file. Defragmenting hard disk will bring the files close together so that operating system can read and write files easily. Disk defragmenter utility will help you to boost PC performance with a few clicks.

When to use disk defragmenter?

Windows operating system also contains some disk utility tools that can help you to boost the performance of the operating system. It is your responsibility to use the associated tools regularly to keep your PC clutter free. Many experts suggest that you use disk defragmenter at least once every week. This will keep the files tight and intact. When free disk space totals to less than 15%, then it is crucial to run disk defragmenter at the earliest.

Disk defragmenter defragments disks

Click on Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk defragmenter. Then, select the hard drives you want to defragment. Click on Analyze disk button first. You will be notified about the time taken for defragmentation. Then, click on Defragment Disk and wait until the process completes. You should not disturb the process until it completes. This will take several minutes and you should not run other programs while disk defragmentation is running.