What is the meaning of defragmenting?
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With steady use of a computer, files on the hard drive can become fragmented or broken. This can happen when system files are edited or by the use of antivirus software. Defragmenting the computer can help repair these files.
Defragmentation
Defragmentation is the process of scanning the computer and reconnecting files together.
Fragmentation
Fragmentation happens when the operating system (for example, Windows) breaks files into pieces due to lack of disk space.
Software
All modern operating systems include a built-in defragmenting tool; however, there are various freeware programs available that feature additional cleaning options.
Usage
It is generally recommended that computers be defragmented on a regular basis to ensure optimal performance. Recommendations range from daily to monthly depending on usage.
Additional and External Drives
All memory-based drives (not just the default "C" drive) can and should be defragmented frequently.
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