How to Turn Off the Disk Defragmenting Tool
The disk defragmenter is a tool that is, by default, set to run at a certain time on computers with the Vista operating system. (The tool also is on the XP operating system, but is not set by default to run at a certain time.) The process of defragmenting a disk moves parts of files around on the computer to keep your computer running at peak efficiency. However, when this process runs, it often puts a heavy load on your computer and can prevent you from completing other tasks. You can, however, adjust the schedule or turn off the disk defragmenting tool if you have administrator permission on your computer.
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Instructions
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Click on the Windows "Start Menu" and select "Computer." This action will open up a new window showing your computer and all its hard drives.
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Right-click on the hard drive you wish to stop defragmenting. This action will open up a shortcut menu with a number of options.
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Click on "Properties" from the shortcut menu. This action will open another window showing the properties of the hard drive you have selected. This new window will have a number of tabs across the top.
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Click on the "Tools" tab at the top of the Properties window. This action will change the contents of the window to show information about various tools for the hard drive.
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Click on the "Defragment now" button. If you are not logged in as an administrator, the computer will ask you for the administrator password. Then the computer will open a new window on top of the Properties window for the disk defragmenter.
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Clear the check box for "Run on a schedule" by clicking on that check box. Once the check is removed, the disk defragmenter will not run again and interrupt your work.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of turning the defragmenter off entirely, reschedule the defragmenter to run when you are not using your computer, to keep your computer running as efficiently as possible.
