Disk Defragmenter for Windows 7Disk Defragmenter for Windows 7 takes all of your fragmented files spread out on your hard disk and consolidates them into a contiguous file segments. This reduces hard disk search time and improves performance. The Windows 7 Disk Defragmenter is quite a bit different from the Windows XP version. It has been streamlined significantly and for most users will be very easy to use. To get to the Disk Defragmenter utility click on the Windows (START) button and type "disk defrag" in the Search box. You'll then see the Disk Defragmenter listing as shown below.
Click on the Disk Defragmenter listing and you will be taken to the main window shown below. Here you will notice a much different look than the Windows XP version. Looking at the window, you will see some information about the last time your system was defragmented and when the next one is scheduled.
Click on the drive that you want to defragment to highlight it and click on the "Analyze Disk" button. The analysis will show the amount of fragmentation as a percentage. 0% meaning no fragmentation and so on. At any time you can also click on the "Defragment Disk" button to defrag right away. You'll see the message that the disk is defragmenting but you won't see the graphical interface like you did in Windows XP.
If you click on the "Configure Schedule" button you'll be taken to the Modify Schedule window shown below. Here you setup your defragmenting schedule. For "How Often" you have Daily, Weekly, and Monthly for choices. For "Day" you have all of the days of the week, and finally the "Time" setting.
If you decide that you would like to run the defragmenter manually instead of automatically, just de-select the checkmark next to "Run on a Schedule". Although, running it on a schedule is a great idea and I recommend it. As a general rule, I defragment my hard drive after performing a Disk Cleanup, which is about once per week. If you are a "light" user, once per month may be enough. Return From Disk Defragmenter for Windows 7 to Windows 7 Tutorials New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
