How to De-Frag Defrag a Computer with Windows XP ~ 3 Ways

The ways to initiate the computer defragmenting process in Windows XP

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Windows XP

1. Method #1 ~
   
   ~Open the start menu (click start button on the lower left of your computer screen).
   ~Next, click "Run" from the start menu.
   ~When you are prompted to input the file to run, type "dfrg.msc" , but do not include the quotes.
   ~Hit Enter.

2. Method #2 ~
   
   ~ Open the start menu (click start button on the lower left of your computer screen).
   ~ Select "Accessories" from the Program menu.
   ~ Select "System Tools" from the list of accessories.
   ~ Select "Disk Defragmenter" from the menu.
   ~ Select the drive you wish to defragment from the drop down menu.
   ~ Left Click "Start"

3. Method #3 ~
   
   ~ Open the start menu (click start button on the lower left of your computer screen).
   ~ Double click the "My Computer" selection at the top of the start menu.
   ~ In the pop up window "My Computer", right click on the drive you wish to defrag (if unsure, select Drive C).
   ~ From the pop-up menu, left click "Properties" located at the bottom.
   ~ The Properties Menu will pop up. Left click on the "Tools" tab at the top.
   ~ Select the "Defragment Now" option.
   ~ The Disk Defragmenter program will initiate. Left click on "Defragment" to initiate.

Tips & Warnings

• These methods are listed from least time consuming to most time consuming.

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[mattlee]

on 7/11/2008 Good article - but remember to always turn off screen savers and close any open programs before doing a defrag!!

[LNAngel]

on 7/9/2008 Great job. This is something I never remember to do.

[nethopperz]

on 7/9/2008 This reminds me... It's been a while since I've defragged. Thank you!

[LilacGirl]

on 7/9/2008 A very informative and helpful article.

[sexychef]

on 7/9/2008 This was helpful. Thanks. *****