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Defragmenting refers to the process of moving computer files so they are sequential on the hard disk. Compacting is the process of compressing files such that they require less disk space. While both processes may improve your computer's performance, they are not the same.
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"A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting, 4th Ed.;" Jean Andrews, 2006
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