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Defragmenting a volume

Defragmenting a volume consolidates fragmented files and folders on a computer's hard disk, so that each occupies a single, contiguous space on the volume. As a result, the computer can gain access to files and folders and save new ones more efficiently.

To defragment a volume

  1. From the left-hand pane, expand Picture of the Computers icon Computers and choose All Computers.

  2. From the right-hand pane, right-click the computer and from the menu, choose Tasks, Defragment.

  3. Select the volume to defragment from the drop-down list.

  4. Click the Options button.

  5. To display a warning message before the task occurs:

  6. If you wish to defragment the volume if a user is logged on, ensure the box is ticked.

  7. If you wish to defragment the volume if the computer is locked, ensure the box is ticked.

  8. If you wish to turn the computer on to defragment the volume, ensure the box is ticked.

  9. Under Disconnected Computers, define what you want to do if the target computer is disconnected from the network.

  10. Click OK to close the Task Options window.

  11. If you wish to defragment the volume at a later date, tick the 'Schedule this task' box and then click the Edit Schedule button. You are presented with a Schedule Task window where you can specify when the task will occur, whether it will recur, and when it will expire.

  12. Click OK.

Notes

  • To defragment a volume of a selected computer, you can also choose Computer, Defragment from the Tasks menu.

  • You can use the same process to defragment volumes of multiple computers. First select all of the computers that you wish to defragment.

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