i have wanted to do disk defragmenter on my computer because it says that it will help my computer run faster. should i do it? i dont want to do it because i am afraid that something bad will happen to my computer. please explain to me what disk defragmenter is and if i should do it to my computer?
2006-12-28 13:42:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Do it and also and error check, won't do anything bad to your computer. Just moves information around so that programs will start faster.
2006-12-28 13:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should run the disk defragmenter. It helps your computer; it doesn't hurt it. It basically just cleans everything up and compresses everything and makes things run smoother. You'll probably notice a difference in the way your computer runs once you've done it. And do it regularly, about once a month or so.
2006-12-28 21:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by geeky120493 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it no harm done it's free and comes with the internet so no problem been doing it since I had a pc back in 2004.It really does work be surprise on how much faster your pc runs.But you should do it every week especially if you on the net alot do it when you are away like for 2 hrs shopping or eating or whatever it goes quicker and have nothing esle running.Take care and Happy New Year.Tammy
2006-12-28 21:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by prissygirlcat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to think of your computer hard drive just like a great big record.
when programs use it they don't always get to put their information in one place. It may be spread over several areas.
A defragmenter goes in and cleans it up and puts the documents and files together. This will speed up your computer and allow you to work faster.
Hope this helps.
cez
2006-12-28 21:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by cezzium 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you defragment you hard drive you are basically arranging the files stored on you drive in a specific order for faster access.
It will be fine to defrag your drive about every 3 or 4 weeks if you install and/or delete programs alot.
2006-12-28 21:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of your disk as a big parking lot full of cars.... other cars coming in have to slow down to look for an empty space to park. defragmeting moves all the cars to one side and all the empty spaces to the other so the new cars can park faster. Defragmenting does help your pc and it doesn't harm anything...my advice: do it. :) good luck.
2006-12-28 21:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by Calvin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a microsoft windows tool to manage the structure of data in your harddisk, normally it will make the reading of local data faster and save space in harddisk. no harm will do but if you got a lot of thing in the drive, it may take a few hrs to complete it...
2006-12-28 21:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should defenitely do it. "Defragment" means to "put back together." So it will collect all the files spread all over your PC and organize them together so that your programs and your PC is able to load and bood easily.
Please do defragment your PC!!
2006-12-28 21:47:18 · answer #8 · answered by Λir§trikę X³ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will definately help your computer, its not a scam like all those other virus crap out there. if you have windows XP the program should already be on your computer
2006-12-28 21:50:25 · answer #9 · answered by bananasplit778 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋