AND will it corrupt my movies and videos
2007-01-07 11:58:14 · 10 answers · asked by Bru 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Defragmenting takes all the parts of one file and puts that file back together on your hard disk. EX. windows might have been installed all at the same time on your machine but constant use pulls certain parts out of place on your disk. Defragmenting will put them back together and make your computer run faster as well.
2007-01-07 12:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by techwiz1313 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see some technical answers here but I don't think you want those.
Think of the files on your computer as a pack of cards. Defragmenting is like taking those cards and placing them in the same suits, in order of size. That way, your PC can find them much more easily and deal with the information quickly as possible. If you have never done it, try it - but turn off the Screensaver and any programmes you have running.
Then go make a coffee. And drink it. Slowly. the time taken is longer for a bigger Hard Drive, say anything over 40 Gb.
When it's done, turn off the computer, wait a couple of minutes then kick it up again. Start a programme or a game and you will notice the difference.
If you can find the Task Scheduler on your operating System, you could set this to happen say, once a week. It could be happening whilst you are watching TV - say the same programme every week.
Good Luck!
2007-01-07 12:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not corrupt any files at all. It moves all your data to one spot so your processor doesn't have to work so hard looking all over the huge hard drives we have today. Be sure and defrag at least once a month. Wait too long and optimum performance can't be acquired.
2007-01-07 12:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Marissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you save information to your hard drive it is scattered. Over time it takes your computer longer to access this information. Defragmenting your hard disk places pieces of a file (that are scattered) closer together.
Defragging is typically recommended every couple of months. It should not corrupt and files unless you turn the computer off during the process.
2007-01-07 12:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
defragmenting makes your drive more organized so to speak, makes it easier for your computer to read and seek within your drive because it is "defragmented"
it is like making the books in a library closer to each other rather than making them scarce. the less time a person needs to get from one book to another, the better.
and it does not affect files or the system.
2007-01-07 12:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by acris46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 18:17:31 · answer #6 · answered by howsare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it wont corrupt any data on computer.. i usually do it and didn't see any good side of it only when it is defragmenting it slows the computer down..
2007-01-07 12:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by hasan05842 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
imagine a desk with papers all over it. defragging sorts it all out and puts everything in order in your file cabinent
2007-01-07 12:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by lowrider6204 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it will help your HD. It basically moves files around. Makes your performance better. Do it.
2007-01-07 12:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it just cleans up your files so there not all over the place sorta like organizing a file cabinet
2007-01-07 12:01:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋